Good Morning. This is Capital Essence’s “Market Outlook” (the technical analysis of financial markets) for Tuesday July 31, 2007.
We’ve noted right here in the previous Market Outlook that “as far as the “Cubes Speculator” proprietary trading program concerns, market had reached a short-term oversold and is due for a bounce” – see “As goes the bank, so goes the tape” July 30, 2007; equity market bounced nicely Monday with the S&P rose more than 14 points or 1% to finished at 1474.
Contributed to the bullishness was a surprise upgrade on Morgan Stanley’s (MS) credit rating, which was raised to “AA-/A-1+” from “A+/A-1″ at Standard & Poor’s.

As you can see, the Bank Index (BKX) gained 1.62% on the news. This is bullish. And we’re, therefore, expected to see a test of resistant at the 111 level sooner rather than later. Support is about 105. Once again, the financial stocks had been the “tells” for this bull market, hence, they should be on your trading radar.
Let’s take a look at the major index charts:

The Standard & Poors 500 Index (daily) chart above addresses a short-term frame. As expected, the board market index rebound nicely followed a test of support at the 1460 level. Technically speaking, this is bullish. Expect a test of resistant around the 1490 area. Support is about 1454. Resistant is about 1490.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (daily) chart above addresses a short-term frame. Similar to the S&P, the Dow had also bounced off support at the two-month lateral trendline. General speaking, the bulls shouldn’t get into any serious trouble until the index enters the 13600 zone. Support is about 13220. Resistant is about 13600.
Bottom line: more likely than not, Monday rebound is the beginning of the long awaited oversold bounce. And you might want to enjoy it while it last for the market could turn very ugly should the rally loose steam right below key resistant.
Until next time, good luck.
Note: Michelle Mai writes technical analysis for Capital Essence and is the editor of Capital Essence’s “Market Outlook” newsletter. To receive the daily edition, please subscribe. It’s now available at a monthly rate.