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Weak Fridays tend to lead to weak Mondays.
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Stock Barometer Analysis
The barometer remains in Sell Mode.
The Stock Barometer is my proprietary market timing system. The direction
or slope of the Stock Barometer helps determine our outlook on the market's
direction. For example, if the barometer line is moving down, we are in Sell
Mode. A Buy or Sell Signal is triggered when the indicator clearly changes
direction. The black line is a 5 day moving average of the barometer
and may be used to confirm changes in direction. All the information contained
in this email is considered in making our calls.
Stock Barometer Cycle Time
Monday is day 31 in our down cycle. We've remained in sell mode for an extended
period as the market was in a large consolidation since the July 2006 advance.
The Stock Barometer signals follow 5, 8, 13, 21 and sometimes 34 day Fibonacci
cycles that balance with 'normal' market cycles. Knowing where you are in
the current market cycle is important in deciding how long you expect to
maintain a position.
Potential Cycle Reversal Dates
2007 Potential Reversal Dates: 1/10, 1/14, 1/27, 1/31, 2/3, 2/17, 3/10,
3/24. We publish these dates up to 2 months in advance.
We still expect the market to move lower into March 10th. However, the market
is getting so extended to the downside that a reactionary bounce may take us
up into 3/10 for another move lower into 3/24.
My Additional timing work is based on numerous cycles and has resulted
in the above potential reversal dates. These are not to be confused with
the barometer cycle times. However, due to their accuracy I post the dates
here. These dates are used to influence how quickly we issue a buy or sell
signal.
2006 potential reversal dates: 1/16, 1/30, 2/25, 3/19, 4/8, 5/8, 5/19,
6/6(20), 7/24, 8/20, 8/29, 9/15, 10/11, 11/28.
2005 Potential reversal dates based on 'other' cycle work were 12/27, 1/25,
2/16, 3/4, 3/14, 3/29, 4/5, 4/19, 5/2, 6/3, 6/10, 7/13, 7/28, 8/12, 8/30-31,
9/22, 10/4, 11/15, 11/20, 12/16.
The following work is based on my spread/momentum indicators for
the QQQQ, SPY, XAU, GLD and TLT. They are tuned to deliver signals in line
with the Stock Barometer and we use them only in determining our overall
outlook for the market and for pinpointing market reversals. I provide the
spread indicator charts at least weekly and when they deliver reversal signals.
The level, direction, and position to the zero line are keys in these indicators.
For example, direction determines mode and a buy signal 'above zero' is more
bullish than a buy signal 'below zero'.
QQQQ & SPY Spread Indicator
The QQQQ and SPY Spread Indicators remain in Sell Mode, below zero.

Momentum is getting extended here as the indicators reach lower levels.
The QQQQ and SPY Spread Indicators will yield their own buy and sell signals
and may be in Buy and Sell Mode that is different from the Stock Barometer.
Gold & Silver Sector Index Spread Indicator (Index:XAU.X)
The XAU and Gold Spread Indicators remain in Sell mode, below zero.

The dollar Spread Indicator remains in Sell Mode, below zero.
I monitor Gold in the form of GLD and the XAU as well as the US Dollar
Index as a general guide to the overall health of the US Economy and the
markets, as well as to assist us in the entry of positions in our Gold Stock
Service.
Bonds Spread Indicator (AMEX:TLT)
The Bond Spread Indicator remains in Buy Mode, extended above zero.

I include bonds in our studies and use Lehman's 20 year ETF, as the direction
of bonds can have an impact on the stock market. Normally, as bonds go down,
stocks will go up and as bonds go up, stocks will go down.
Supporting Secondary Chart

I have over 100 technical indicators, some that are widely followed and
some that are proprietary. These indicators break down the market internals,
sentiment and money flow and give us unique insight into the market. I feature
at least one here each day in support of our current outlook.
Summary of Daily Outlook
We remain in Sell Mode expecting the market to move lower into 3/10.
The amount of bearishness - as evidenced by the put call ratio being so high
makes it highly likely that the market is going to bounce and set up a B-Wave.
A bounce into 3/10 will set us up for a move lower into 3/24.

Again, thanks for reading my Daily Stock Barometer. This article comes
out daily and gives our short term view of the market. If you're interested
in following our signals and learning more about our system, then I
invite you to click here and subscribe to the daily service - since
the market can turn on a dime and so too can our interpretation as the market
gives its daily clues to the future. Or sign up for our href="http://www.stockbarometer.com/freereports.aspx">free
weekly newsletter, where we provide up to date articles from our
various trading services. We're also going to be releasing a free trading
video in 2007 - so sign up today.
Enjoy your weekend.
As always, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at
Jay@stockbarometer.com.
Regards,
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