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Market Correction Underway

Posted By Barry Ritholtz On January 21, 2010 @ 11:53 am In Technical Analysis | Comments Disabled

Since the lows in March 2009, the market has yet to correct 10%. In June, there was a 9% pullback, followed by a 6.5% pullback in September.

So far, we have a volatile few days, but any 5 day chart is mostly noise:
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Day to Day Action: Its Mostly Noise

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As the 12 month chart shows, the long term trend remains in effect. Watch 1114 on the SPX. Major support at 1078 — that is the level most traders will be watching.
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Trend Remains in Place

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One last thing that few people admit: These trend lines are very subjectively drawn, and you can easily alter the outcome by selectively placing lines at bottoms or tops.


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