2/7/2013 8:50:43 AM

Here's what to look for.

As I detailed yesterday, the Qs have moved sideways since the beginning of January and there seems to be an equilibrium right around where we entered our short position.

This morning we have bonds and dollar making attempts to rally - if their moves higher can hold, then the market should sell off. It's quite the battle going on in the futures market - and one will be right - as stock futures are also pushing up off lows, so that's what I mean by crunch time.

I'm still leaning bearish, though we are quickly approaching our next key reversal date, 2/14 - with our next date 3/6. So if we sell off into 2/14, I could see a bounce into 3/6.

Below I'll paint a very bearish picture with the following caveat - my system is about picking the next move and the timing and not focusing on how big a move will be - because I tend to believe no one knows the future. So any far out forecast is just that - far out...

Here's a look at the global stock markets:

On the economic front, here is the schedule for this week. Pay close attention to the timing of the report and the potential for the markets to make short term reversals at those points.

On to the charts:

Stock Barometer Analysis

We remain in Sell Mode, expecting the markets to move lower into 2/14 and possibly beyond.

Also note that the barometer has pulled back quite a bit as the market has moved sideways, so the potential for this 'energy' to push the market higher is still there. If anything, I'd wait for a break out of this consolidation if you're cautious.

We've held off on layering options onto this call until we see further price confirmation.

The Stock Barometer is my proprietary market timing system. The direction, slope and level of the Stock Barometer determine our outlook. 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. Trend and support can override the barometer signals.

Money Management & Stops

To trade this system, there are a few things you need to know and address to control your risk:
• This system targets intermediate term moves, of which even in the best years, there are usually only up to 7 profitable intermediate term moves. The rest of the year will be consolidating moves where this system will experience small losses and gains that offset each other.
• This system will usually result in losing trades more than 50% of the time, even in our best years. The key is being positioned properly for longer term moves when they come.
• Therefore it is vitally important that you apply some form of money management to protect your capital.
• Trading a leveraged index fund will result in more risk, since you cannot set stops and you cannot get out intraday.

Accordingly;
• Make sure you set your stops so that you can lose no more than 2% per trade (based on the QQQQ if you're trading leveraged funds and options with our trading service).

Potential Cycle Reversal Dates

2013 Potential Key Reversal Dates: 1/16/13, 1/29, 2/14, 3/6. These dates have an accuracy of +/- 2 days. We publish dates up to 2 months in advance.

Our next key reversal date is 2/14. We're now a week away. A lot of damage can happen to the markets in a week.

2012 Potential Reversal Dates: 1/12, 1/27, 2/16, 2/23, 3/16, 4/9, 4/25, 5/26. 6/2, 6/15, 7/2, 7/25, 8/13, 8/30, 9/8, 9/25, 10/7, 10/30, 11/15, 12/17, 1/15/13.

Our IRG Market Timing and Sentiment data service shows the performance of these forecast turn dates going back to 2003 and for the remainder of 2012.

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 signals or cycle times. However, due to their past accuracy I post the dates here.

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QQQ Timing Indicator (NASDAQ:QQQ)

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Daily Stock Market Outlook

We remain in Sell Mode, looking for a move lower into 2/14.

The above shows the QQQ - SPY Rsi, which in a bullish market, you'd expect techs to outperform the SPY. The last few signals have been on short term indications. This has me cautious.

I get bearish when people get bullish and price action stalls near highs. Below we have evidence of people getting bullish and price action continuing sideways. It's not at an extreme, but a relative high.

One of our older favortive indicators that's seemingly gone through a transition is approaching a relative high. Since 70% of the market is computer traded, these indicators can sometimes give us clues to which formula is governing the markets. This could be a sell signal, but it's not there yet.

Ok, here's the very bearish call - if prices break below this consolidation, I could see a move to test the neckline of this head and shoulders pattern...

So if we get more bearish action, I'll be issuing covered call advice and PUT option advice...

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· Last Recommendation - 2/5 Short QQQ @ 67 (previous trade - 11/19 long at open at 62.97 closed 2/5 @ 67)

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