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the previous highs at around 3600. Given the unfolding top 3250
3200
Following the strong upmove in December, the Philadelphia Philadelphia Gold/Silver Index
Gold/Silver Index entered a minor correction but managed
to hold above the moving averages. At the moment, the
95
200-day average
index is challenging the resistance line connecting the highs 90
remains falling. This indicates that more time is needed for a 55-day average 80
sustainable breakout. However, the medium-term
momentum (blue oscillator) started a bottoming process in 75
December and is still rising. This signals that with the next 100
short-term momentum bottom, which we expect within the 50
next few days, a sustainable breakout becomes likely. Such
55-day average
a break above the resistance line at around 90 would signal 200-day average
-50
the start of a new medium-term uptrend. The next -100
resistances are at 93.5 and 97.4. Support can be found at x10
-150
around 88, 84.5/84 and 82.2. Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2018 Feb
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PAGE GLOBAL STOCK MARKET INDICES RIC CLOSE Mt Score Position Rec.Date Rec. Price P&L YTD Perf.
5 MSCI EMERGING MARKETS .dMIEF00000G 139'502 + 30 long 24.05.2017 114'839.10 21.8% 4.81%
AMERICAN INDICES
7 USA S&P 500 INDEX .SPX 2'802.56 + 36 long 22.12.2017 2'679.30 4.6% 4.43%
EUROPEAN INDICES
8 EUROPE EUROSTOXX 50 INDEX .STOXX50E 3'620.91 0 15 3.34%
FRANCE CAC40 INDEX .FCHI 5'494.83 + 14 long 12.05.2017 5'392.25 2.4% 3.43%
ITALY MIB INDEX .FTMIB 23'630.81 + 28 long 12.05.2017 21'578.00 10.3% 8.13%
SPAIN IBEX 35 INDEX .IBEX 10'432.70 - 20 short 08.12.2017 10'372.20 -1.0% 3.87%
NETHERLANDS .AEX 566.49 + 19 long 07.04.2017 515.58 10.3% 4.02%
NORWAY OSE ALL SHARE INDEX .OSEAX 933.30 + 16 long 08.09.2017 818.88 14.1% 2.90%
SWEDEN OMXS30 INDEX .OMXS30 1'625 - 14 short 08.12.2017 1'618.89 -0.7% 3.03%
TURKEY BIST 100 .XU100 116'856.02 + 6 long 12.05.2017 95'377.00 21.3% 1.32%
ASIA-PACIFIC INDICES
10 MSCI Japan Index .dMIJP00000G 2'425.32 + 17 long 10.11.2017 2'327.00 4.2% 4.58%
11 CHINA SHANGHAI A SHARE .SSEA 3'639.37 + NA long 12.05.2017 3'229.00 13.2% 4.86%
HONG KONG CHINA ENTERPRISES .HSCE 13'094.92 + 34 long 12.05.2017 10'292.00 28.1% 11.17%
SOUTH KOREA KOSPI INDEX .KS11 2'515.81 + 12 long 12.05.2107 2'286.00 10.2% 1.65%
Global Currencies
The Model Score ranges from 0 (maximum bearish) to 18 (maximum bullish) and is derived from trend and momentum indicators.
A score of > 12 is bullish (green) and a score < 7 is bearish (red). A score between 7 and 12 is neutral.
PAGE COMMODITIES RIC CLOSE Mt Score Position Rec.Date Rec. Price P&L YTD Perf.
14 BLOOMBERG COMMODITY TR INDEX .BCOMTR 181.18 + NA long 12.01.2018 180.50 -0.5% 0.43%
PRECIOUS METALS INDEX .BCOMPRTR 358.21 + NA long 12.01.2018 358.80 0.5% 1.11%
15 GOLD XAU= 1'335.20 + 34 long 12.01.2018 1'326.90 0.6% 2.51%
15 SILVER XAG= 17.07 + 18 long 12.01.2018 17.06 0.1% 0.59%
PLATINUM XPT= 1'009.49 + 35 long 12.01.2018 989.90 2.0% 8.72%
PALLADIUM XPD= 1'109.40 + 32 long 10.11.2017 1'005.00 10.4% 4.68%
ENERGY INDEX .BCOMENTR 80.69 + NA long 12.01.2018 79.72 0.5% 2.79%
16 LIGHT SWEET CRUDE OIL (WTI) CLc1 63.95 + 32 long 12.01.2018 63.19 0.5% 6.23%
BRENT CRUDE OIL LCOc1 69.31 + 30 long 12.01.2018 68.97 -0.3% 4.15%
INDUSTRIAL METALS INDEX .BCOMINTR 277.79 + NA long 12.01.2018 278.60 0.6% -1.00%
ALUMINIUM CMAL3 2'241.00 + 34 long 10.11.2017 2'083.00 8.5% -1.54%
16 COPPER CMCU3 7'076.00 + 14 long 10.11.2017 6'806.00 4.6% -2.40%
AGRICULTURAL INDEX .BCOMAGTR 95.84 0 NA -1.17%
CORN Cc1 351.50 0 22 0.07%
SUGAR SBc1 13.08 0 0 -13.26%
PAGE GLOBAL CURRENCIES RIC CLOSE Mt Score Position Rec.Date Rec. Price P&L YTD Perf.
Global Currencies
The Model Score ranges from 0 (maximum bearish) to 18 (maximum bullish) and is derived from trend and momentum indicators.
A score of > 12 is bullish (green) and a score < 7 is bearish (red). A score between 7 and 12 is neutral.
MSCI AC World Stock Market Index TR and Global-40 Stock Markets Model
Daily Chart
Mt +
1200
The MSC AC World Index
1150
remains in a solid uptrend
and momentum indicators 1100
are supportive as well.
Hence, we keep our 1050
technical outlook 1000
unchanged as we expect
further strength. 950
900
850
800
750
500
Resistances: 0
- 1215
- 1265 Short-term momentum (ST MOM)
- 1300 -500
Supports: Medium-term momentum (MT MOM)
- 1170
- 1125
- 1100 2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
GREEN = The Stock Market is rising. RED = The Stock Market is declining.
TOTAL STOCK MODEL MODEL ST SHORT-TERM MT MEDIUM TERM LT LONG-TERM
SCORE MARKETS TREND RELATIVE PERF SCORE ST MOM 13D AVG 21D AVG SCORE MT MOM 34D AVG 55D AVG SCORE LT MOM 89D AVG 144D AVG
18 CHILE UP OUTPERFORM 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 INDIA UP underperform 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 QATAR UP OUTPERFORM 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 RUSSIA UP OUTPERFORM 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 TAIWAN UP neutral 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 USA UP OUTPERFORM 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 BRAZIL UP OUTPERFORM 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 CHINA UP OUTPERFORM 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 HONG KONG UP OUTPERFORM 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 INDONESIA UP OUTPERFORM 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 ISRAEL UP OUTPERFORM 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 MALAYSIA UP underperform 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 MEXICO UP underperform 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17
* SINGAPORE UP underperform 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 THAILAND UP OUTPERFORM 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 TURKEY UP OUTPERFORM 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 UAE UP neutral 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
16 AUSTRIA UP OUTPERFORM 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 FINLAND UP underperform 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 ITALY UP OUTPERFORM 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 NETHERLAND UP underperform 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 PHILIPPINE UP underperform 1 0 0 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
16 POLAND UP OUTPERFORM 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 SPAIN UP underperform 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 PORTUGAL UP underperform 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
14 NORWAY UP underperform 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
14 SOUTH AFRICA UP neutral 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
14
* UK UP underperform 1 0 0 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
13 DENMARK UP underperform 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
13 FRANCE UP underperform 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
13 GERMANY UP underperform 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
13 JAPAN UP underperform 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
13 SWEDEN UP underperform 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
12 BELGIUM UP underperform 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 1 0 1
12 SOUTH KOREA UP underperform 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
11
* CANADA FLAT underperform 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
10
* SWITZERLAND FLAT underperform 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
9
* LUXEMBURG FLAT underperform 3 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
7 IRELAND FLAT underperform 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 1
4 AUSTRALIA DOWN underperform 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1
*
82.5% 72.5% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.) 85.8% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.) 82.5% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.)
UP/OUTPERFORM 35 14 17 33 37 27 37 39 22 38 39
DOWN/underperform 1 23 23 7 3 13 3 1 18 2 1
FLAT/neutral 4 3 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
40 40 43% 83% 93% 68% 93% 98% 55% 95% 98%
58% 18% 8% 33% 8% 3% 45% 5% 3%
Datasource: Reuters, Datastream 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
500
Resistances:
- 141’000 0
- 145’000
- 149’000
Supports:
-500
- 134’500
- 130’000
- 125’000
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
GREEN = The Stock Market is rising. RED = The Stock Market is declining.
TOTAL EMERGING MODEL ST SHORT-TERM MT MEDIUM TERM LT LONG TERM
SCORE COUNTRIES TREND SCORE MOM 13D 21D SCORE MOM 34D 55D SCORE MOM 89D 144D
18 CHILE UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 ECUADOR UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 JORDAN UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 LATVIA UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 NIGERIA UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 QATAR UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 RUSSIA UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 SLOVAKIA UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 TUNISIA UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 UKRAINE UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 VENEZUELA UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 BRAZIL UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 COLOMBIA UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 CZECH REP. UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 ESTONIA UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 MEXICO UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 PERU UP
* 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 SLOVENIA UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 TURKEY UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
16 CROATIA UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 EGYPT UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 POLAND UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 ROMANIA UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 ARGENTINA UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
15 BULGARIA UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 LEBANON UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 NAMIBIA UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
15 PAKISTAN UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
13 MALTA UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
11 HUNGARY FLAT 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
11 LITHUANIA FLAT
* 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
6 KENYA DOWN
* 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0
5 SRI LANKA DOWN
* 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
2 MOROCCO DOWN
* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
0 OMAN DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
82.7%
* 75.2% 85.7% 81.9%
UP 29 19 29 31 27 32 31 24 31 31
DOWN 4 16 6 4 8 3 4 11 4 4
FLAT 2 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
35 54% 83% 89% 77% 91% 89% 69% 89% 89%
46% 17% 11% 23% 9% 11% 31% 11% 11%
Datasource: Reuters, Datastream 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
1325 Stocks from S&P 500, STOXX 600 and NIKKEI 225
Top: 81% Top: 73% Top: 77%
Fa Fa Fa
% ll in % ll in % ll in
45 g: 50 g: 47 g:
g: A D 55 g: A D 50 g: A D 53
s in s in s in %
Ri 36% 45%
% Ri 37% 37%
% Ri 43% 35%
.
Long-Term Medium-Term Short-Term
9% Momentum 10% 14% Momentum 13% 5% Momentum 18%
U Cycle T U Cycle T U Cycle T
Bottom: 19% Bottom: 27% Bottom: 23%
Datasource: Reuters, Datastream
International Chart Outlook Page 6
19.01.2018
Mt + 2800
Trend and momentum 2700
indicators in the S&P 500 2600
index are positive. Given
this combination, we 2500
expect a continuation of
2400
the current uptrend.
2300
2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
500
Resistances: 0
- 2805
- 2835
- 2850
-500
Supports:
- 2775
- 2737
- 2700
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
2150
Mt 0 2100
The MSCI Canada Index 2050
remains within its 2000
consolidation range and 1950
both momentum indicators 1900
are falling. Given this
1850
combination, we expect at
least re-test of the 1800
previous breakout level. 1750
Hence, we are reiterating 1700
our neutral technical 1650
outlook.
1600
1550
1500
1450
500
Resistances:
- 2133 0
- 2160
- 2200
Supports: -500
- 2070
- 2040
- 2000
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
Mt 0 3700
The Eurostoxx 50 Index 3600
remains within its short- 3500
term consolidation and the
medium-term momentum 3400
is still falling. Hence, we 3300
do not expect an upside
breakout and keep our 3200
technical outlook 3100
unchanged.
3000
2900
2800
2700
2600
500
Resistances:
- 3670
0
- 3700
- 3800
Supports: -500
- 3620
- 3520
- 3500 -1000
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
Mt 0
Given the falling short-term 7500
momentum, we expect a
retest of the previous
breakout level. Hence, we
keep our technical outlook 7000
neutral for now.
6500
6000
5500
500
Resistances:
- 7800
- 7885
- 8100 0
Supports:
- 7600/7585
- 7450 -500
- 7290
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
Mt - 13500
The Dax managed to hold 13000
above the 55-day moving
average but failed to start 12500
a new rally despite the rise 12000
in the short-term
momentum. We expect 11500
increasing downside 11000
pressure with the next top
in the short-term 10500
momentum. Thus, we 10000
keep our technical outlook
negative for now. 9500
9000
8500
500
Resistances:
- 13’500
0
- 13’800
- 14’000
Supports: -500
- 13’150
- 12’850
- 12’650 -1000
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
Mt 0
9500
The SMI failed to
sustainably surpass the
resistance area at around
9000
9500/9600. In addition,
both momentum indicators
are now falling and indicate
further sideways trading. 8500
8000
7500
600
500
400
300
Resistances: 200
- 9500 100
0
- 9600 -100
- 9700 -200
Supports: -300
-400
- 9350 -500
- 9200 -600
- 9080 -700
Mt + 2450
2400
Despite the weakening 2350
2300
medium-term momentum 2250
indicator, the MSCI Japan 2200
Index is trending higher. As 2150
far as there are no clear 2100
2050
indications for a change in 2000
this trend, we keep our 1950
technical outlook 1900
unchanged. 1850
1800
1750
1700
1650
1600
1550
1500
1450
500
Resistances:
- 2480 0
- 2545
- 2660
-500
Supports:
- 2350
- 2250 -1000
- 2210
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
Mt 0 6200
6100
The ASX 200 Index is 6000
currently testing the 55- 5900
day moving average. 5800
However, both momentum 5700
indicators are falling, which 5600
indicates increasing 5500
downside pressure and a 5400
potential test of the 5300
previous breakout level. 5200
Thus, we keep our 5100
technical outlook neutral
5000
for now.
4900
4800
4700
600
500
400
300
Resistances: 200
- 6050 100
- 6150 0
-100
- 6230 -200
Supports: -300
- 5960 -400
-500
- 5915 -600
- 5825 -700
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
33000
Mt 0 32000
Given the stretched short- 31000
term momentum, we 30000
expect the HSI to start a 29000
correction toward the 55- 28000
day moving average. 27000
26000
25000
24000
23000
22000
21000
20000
19000
18000
500
Resistances:
- 31’500 0
- 33’250
- 34’000 -500
Supports:
- 31’500
- 30’150 -1000
- 29’400
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
Mt + 13500
13000
The HSCE remains within 12500
its solid uptrend and 12000
managed to break above 11500
the previous highs.
11000
10500
10000
9500
9000
8500
8000
7500
1000
500
Resistances:
- 13’300 0
- 13’700
-500
- 14’420
Supports: -1000
- 12’500
- 12’000 -1500
- 11’400
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
1000
500
Resistances:
- 415
0
- 420
- 428
-500
Supports:
- 390
-1000
- 382
- 370
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
6000
5500
1000
500
Resistances:
- 7585 0
- 7870
-500
- 8370
Supports: -1000
- 7435
-1500
- 7200
- 7100 -2000
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY OVERWEIGHT .dMIWO0CD00PUS 253.43 + 36 long 12.01.2018 249.92 -1.3% 5.83%
INDUSTRIALS OVERWEIGHT .dMIWO0IN00PUS 276.32 + 34 long 10.02.2017 219.47 25.4% 5.60%
MSCI Global Stock Markets Sectors – Absolute Trend & Momentum Model
ABS MODEL ST SHORT-TERM MT MEDIUM TERM LT LONG TERM
MSCI WORLD SECTORS
SCORE TREND SCORE MOM 13D 21D SCORE MOM 34D 55D SCORE MOM 89D 144D
MSCI Global Stock Markets Sectors – Relative Trend & Momentum Model
REL MSCI WORLD SECTORS MODEL ST SHORT-TERM MT MEDIUM TERM LT LONG TERM
SCORE RELATIVE TO MSCI WORLD RELATIVE SCORE MOM 13D 21D SCORE MOM 34D 55D SCORE MOM 89D 144D
MT = medium-term outlook (3-6 moths). U = change to the upside; D = change to the downside; «+» = rising; «-» = declining; «0» = neutral.
MSCI GLOBAL STOCK MARKET SECTORS
The Score ranges from 0 (maximum bearish) to 36 (maximum bullish) and is derived from trend and momentum indicators on the absolute price basis as
well as relative to the MSCI World Index. A score of > 25 is bullish (green) and a score <11 is bearish (red). A score between 11 and 25 is neutral.
MSCI Global Stock Market Sectors – Absolute/Relative
The ABS/REL Score ranges from 0 (maximum bearish) to 18 (maximum bullish) and is derived from trend and momentum indicators.
A score of > 11 is bullish (green) and a score < 7 is bearish (red). A score between 7 and 11 is neutral.
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
18 COTTON UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 GASOLINE UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 ROUGH RICE UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 ALUMINIUM UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 BRENT CRUDE OIL UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 GAS OIL UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 GOLD UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 LIGHT CRUDE OIL UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 PALLADIUM UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 PLATINUM UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
17 SUNFLOWER SEED UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
16 HEATING OIL UP 1 0 0 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
16 LEAD UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 LEAN HOGS UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 NATURAL GAS UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 SILVER UP 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
15 SOYABEAN MEAL UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
15 TIN UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
14 CORN UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 0 1 0
14 LUMBER FUTURE UP 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
14 WSTERN LUMBER UP 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
13 LIVE CATTLE UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
13 OATS UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
12 NICKEL UP 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
12 ROBUSTA COFFEE UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
12 ZINC UP 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
10 HG COPPER FLAT 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
10 SOYABEANS FLAT 3 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 1
9 CBT-WHEAT CONT. FLAT 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
8 COCOA FLAT 3 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
8 FEEDER CATTLE FLAT 3 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
6 ORANGE JUICE DOWN 3 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
4 PORK BELLIES DOWN 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 COFFEE 'C' DOWN 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 YELLOW MAIZ DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
0 ALLOY STEEL DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 SCRAP STEEL DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 SOYABEAN OIL DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 SUGAR #11 DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 WHITE SUGAR DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
64.0% 57.5% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.) 68.3% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.) 60.8% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.)
UP 26 14 27 28 22 32 28 21 26 26
DOWN 9 26 13 12 18 8 12 19 14 14
FLAT 5 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
40 35% 68% 70% 55% 80% 70% 53% 65% 65%
Datasource: Reuters, Datastream 65% 33% 30% 45% 20% 30% 48% 35% 35%
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
International Chart Outlook Page 14
19.01.2018
Mt +
1350
Gold remains within its
triangle and the medium-
term momentum started a 1300
bottoming process. Hence,
we are reiterating our 1250
positive technical view on
gold.
1200
1150
1100
1050
1000
500
Resistances:
- 1335
- 1350 0
- 1358
Supports:
- 1305 -500
- 1290
- 1280
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
21.5
Mt + 21.0
20.5
Managed to surpass the 20.0
moving averages and is 19.5
now close to the falling 19.0
resistance line. However, 18.5
the medium-term 18.0
technicals are further 17.5
improving and signal that 17.0
an upside breakout can be 16.5
expected. 16.0
15.5
15.0
14.5
14.0
13.5
1500
Resistances: 1000
- 17.3
500
- 18
- 19 0
Supports:
- 16.5 -500
- 15.5
-1000
- 14.86
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Composite Energy Future Continuation 1 Daily Chart
Mt + 65
40
35
30
25
2500
2000
1500
1000
Resistances: 500
- 65 0
- 67 -500
- 70 -1000
Supports: -1500
- 61 -2000
- 59
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Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
7500
Mt +
7000
Copper remains in a short-
term consolidation.
However, the overall 6500
uptrend remains intact and
we expect renewed 6000
strength.
5500
5000
4500
1500
1000
Resistances:
- 7221
500
- 7312
- 7500
Supports: 0
- 7000
- 6900 -500
- 6800
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
18 CANADA 2 YR 2.18 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 SWITZERL.10 YR 0.37 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
18 SWITZERL. 20 YR 0.75 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
16 AUSTRALIA 2 YR 2.10 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 AUSTRALIA 10 YR 2.96 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 CANADA 10 YR 2.55 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 GERMANY 10 YR 0.97 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 N. ZEALAND 2 YR 2.25 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 N. ZEALAND 10 YR 3.23 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 NORWAY 2 YR 1.18 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 NORWAY 10 YR 2.04 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 SWEDEN 10 YR 1.30 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 SWITZERL. 30 YR 0.82 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 US 2 YR 2.24 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 US 10 YR 2.59 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 US 20 YR 2.70 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
16 US 30 YR 2.69 UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 CZECH REP 2Y 1.37 UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
15 GERMANY 2 YR -0.14 UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
15 GERMANY 20 YR 1.47 UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 GERMANY 30 YR 1.54 UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 JAPAN 10 YR 0.36 UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 JAPAN 20 YR 0.80 UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 JAPAN 30 YR 1.01 UP 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1
15 UK 2 YR 0.86 UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
14 JAPAN 2 YR 0.06 UP 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
13 CZECH REP 10Y 1.90 UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
13 UK 10 YR 1.40 UP
* 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
12 SWEDEN 2 YR -0.10 UP 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
12 SWITZERL. 2 YR -0.46 UP 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1
11 UK 20 YR 1.56 FLAT 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 1
9 UK 30 YR 1.53 FLAT
* 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
3 S. AFRICA 2 YR 6.93 DOWN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
3 S. AFRICA 10 YR 7.85 DOWN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
1 S. AFRICA 20 YR 8.06 DOWN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
77.6% 86.7% (0% bearish, 100% bullish.) 81.9% (0% bearish, 100% bullish.) 66.7% (0% bearish, 100% bullish.)
27 32 32 22 32 32 9 30 31
YIELDS UP 30 8 3 3 13 3 3 26 5 4
YIELDS DOWN 3 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
YIELDS FLAT 2 77% 91% 91% 63% 91% 91% 26% 86% 89%
35 23% 9% 9% 37% 9% 9% 74% 14% 11%
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Datasource: Reuters, Datastream
18 UP GREECE UP 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
15 UP PORTUGAL UP 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
12 DOWN SPAIN UP 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 3 1 1 1
7 DOWN ITALY FLAT
* 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1
6 DOWN NEW ZEALAND DOWN
* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1
6 UP SINGAPORE DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1
5 DOWN IRELAND DOWN
* 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1
3 DOWN EUROPE DOWN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
3 DOWN FRANCE DOWN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
3 DOWN U.K. DOWN 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 FLAT AUSTRALIA DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN AUSTRIA DOWN
* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN CANADA DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN DENMARK DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN FINLAND DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN GERMANY DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN JAPAN DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN NETHERLANDS DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN NORWAY DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN SWEDEN DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN SWITZERLAND DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN USA DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2 DOWN WORLD BOND INDEX DOWN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
25.1% 21.7% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.) 10.1% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.) 49.3% (0% max bearish, 100% max bullish.)
UP 3 7 4 4 2 2 3 22 5 7
DOWN 19 16 19 19 21 21 20 1 18 16
FLAT 1 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23
23 30% 17% 17% 9% 9% 13% 96% 22% 30%
70% 83% 83% 91% 91% 87% 4% 78% 70%
All Indices are for 7-10 year maturities, 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
3000
2500
2000
Resistances: 1500
- 2.65 1000
- 2.9 500
- 3.05 0
Supports: -500
- 2.57 -1000
- 2.52 -1500
- 2.48
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
720
0.0%Mt +
715
250
200
150
100
Resistances: 50
- 690 0
- 700 -50
-100
- 705 -150
Supports: -200
- 680 -250
-300
- 670 -350
- 660 -400
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
Broke
The below
Swiss the lows from
10-year
2012. However,
government bondthe short-
yield 0.05
term momentum
remains within thereached
trading 0.00
oversold
range. territory and -0.05
indicates a potential -0.10
pullback to the horizontal -0.15
line. -0.20
-0.25
-0.30
-0.35
-0.40
-0.45
-0.50
-0.55
-0.60
-0.65
-0.70
60000
55000
50000
45000
40000
Resistances: 35000
- 0.37
0 30000
0.42
- 0.05 25000
0.48 20000
- 0.1
15000
Supports:
10000
---0.31
0.1 5000
---0.28
0.2 0
---0.25
0.25
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
Swiss Total Return 7-10 year Government Bond Index Daily Chart
Mt 0
The broad range remains
365
intact and we expect it to
continue.
360
355
350
150
100
50
Resistances:
- 358 0
- 360 -50
- 362
-100
Supports:
- 351.5 -150
- 350 -200
- 347
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
2.7
The Italian Yield remains in 0.0% 2.6
a broad and volatile range.
2.5
Technical momentum also 2.4
remains conflicting. 2.3
23.6%
2.2
2.1
38.2% 2.0
1.9
50.0% 1.8
1.7
61.8%
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
100.0% 1.1
1.0
3000
2500
2000
Resistances: 1500
- 2.25 1000
- 2.4 500
- 2.6 0
Supports: -500
- 1.8 -1000
- 1.65 -1500
- 1.5
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
Italian Total Return 7-10 year Government Bond Index Daily Chart
Mt +
0.0%
50.0%
1000
61.8%
250
200
150
100
Resistances: 50
- 1070 0
- 1080 -50
- 1090 -100
Supports: -150
- 1040 -200
-250
- 1020
-300
- 1000
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
Mt 0
1.03
Due to the fact that the 1.02
broad trading range
remains intact, we leave 1.01
our technical outlook 1.00
unchanged.
0.99
0.98
0.97
0.96
0.95
0.94
400
350
300
250
200
150
Resistances: 100
50
- 0.967 0
- 0.98 -50
-100
- 0.99 -150
Supports: -200
- 0.95 -250
-300
- 0.945 -350
- 0.9419
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
GREEN = USD is rising / Currency is declining. RED = USD is declining / Currency is rising
TOTAL DAY US DOLLAR TOTAL ST SHORT-TERM MT MEDIUM-TERM LT LONG-TERM
SCORE DAY IN 35 CURRENCIES SCORE SCORE ST MOM 13D AVG 21D AVG SCORE MT MOM 34D AVG 55D AVG SCORE LT MOM 89D AVG 144D AVG
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
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19.01.2018
US dollar/Japanese yen and the Global Japanese yen Model Daily Chart
Mt 0
120
0.0%
USD/JPY remains in a
broad range but 115
momentum indicators are 23.6%
still both deteriorating.
38.2%
110
50.0%
61.8%
105
100.0% 100
800
700
600
500
400
300
Resistances: 200
- 111.5 100
0
- 112 -100
- 114 -200
Supports: -300
- 110 -400
-500
- 109 -600
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GREEN = JPY is rising / Currency is declining. RED = JPY is declining / Currency is rising
TOTAL PREV JAPANESE YEN TOTAL ST SHORT-TERM MT MEDIUM-TERM LT LONG-TERM
SCORE DAY IN 34 CURRENCIES SCORE SCORE ST MOM 13D AVG 21D AVG SCORE MT MOM 34D AVG 55D AVG SCORE LT MOM 89D AVG 144D AVG
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
British pound/US dollar and the Global British pound Model Daily Chart
1.55
Mt +
1.50
GBP/USD remains above 1.45
key moving averages and
technical momentum 1.40
indicators are both rising.
Hence, we are reiterating 1.35
our positive technical view
on GBP/USD. 1.30
1.25
1.20
1.15
500
0
Resistances:
- 1.40
- 1.43 -500
- 1.45
Supports:
- 1.37
- 1.365 -1000
- 1.36
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
GREEN = GBP is rising / Currency is declining. RED = GBP is declining / Currency is rising
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
Mt +
EUR/USD is currently 1.20
breaking above key
resistance levels and both
momentum indicators 1.15
remain supportive. Hence,
we are reiterating our
positive technical outlook.
1.10
1.05
400
300
200
100
Resistances:
0
- 1.235
- 1.245 -100
- 1.26 -200
Supports:
-300
- 1.21
- 1.20 -400
- 1.19
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
GREEN = EUR is rising / Currency is declining. RED = EUR is declining / Currency is rising
TOTAL PREV EURO TOTAL ST SHORT-TERM MT MEDIUM-TERM LT LONG-TERM
SCORE DAY IN 35 CURRENCIES SCORE SCORE ST MOM 13D AVG 21D AVG SCORE MT MOM 34D AVG 55D AVG SCORE LT MOM 89D AVG 144D AVG
“Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Performance can be affected by commissions, fees or other charges as well as exchange rate fluctuations.”
Euro/Swiss franc and the Global Swiss franc Model Daily Chart
Mt + 1.18
1.17
Despite the weak 1.16
momentum indicators, 1.15
EUR/CHF remains above 1.14
key moving averages. 1.13
Hence, we leave our 1.12
positive technical outlook
1.11
unchanged.
1.10
1.09
1.08
1.07
1.06
450
400
350
300
250
200
Resistances: 150
- 1.18 100
- 1.20 50
0
- 1.22 -50
Supports: -100
- 1.17 -150
- 1.167 -200
- 1.16 -250
2016 M A M J J A S O N D 2017 M A M J J A S O N D 2018 M A M
Source: Reuters, MetaStock, Credit Suisse
GREEN = CHF is rising / Currency is declining. RED = CHF is declining / Currency is rising
TOTAL PREV SWISS FRANC TOTAL ST SHORT-TERM MT MEDIUM-TERM LT LONG-TERM
SCORE DAY IN 38 CURRENCIES SCORE SCORE ST MOM 13D AVG 21D AVG SCORE MT MOM 34D AVG 55D AVG SCORE LT MOM 89D AVG 144D AVG
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