On the counts that imply the rally from the 1 July low is a corrective one (Options 1, 2, 4 and 5) I've labelled completed double/single zig zags ending with a truncation at 1099.08, followed by 5 waves down to yesterday's low at 1056.88, with today's high being the end of a corrective rally in the form of a zig zag (see the chart posted at 20:33 BST for the zig zag count).
If correct, then for Options 1 and 2 we would now be about to start a 3rd of a 3rd wave down at various degrees - both very bearish. For Option 4, we would be about to start wave (iii) of [c] of minor Y down - temporarily bearish. For Option 5, we would be about to start (iii) of [c] of minor Y down - again, temporarily bearish.
On the count that places us in a 5 wave move off the 1 July low (Option 3), which would be part of a larger correction up, I've labelled the high at 1099.46 as wave (iii) followed by wave (iv) down to yesterday's low at 1056.88. The rally from there is labelled as i-ii-[1] of (v) of [a] up (see the second chart in my post at 16:55 BST).
If correct, then for Options 1 and 2 we would now be about to start a 3rd of a 3rd wave down at various degrees - both very bearish. For Option 4, we would be about to start wave (iii) of [c] of minor Y down - temporarily bearish. For Option 5, we would be about to start (iii) of [c] of minor Y down - again, temporarily bearish.
On the count that places us in a 5 wave move off the 1 July low (Option 3), which would be part of a larger correction up, I've labelled the high at 1099.46 as wave (iii) followed by wave (iv) down to yesterday's low at 1056.88. The rally from there is labelled as i-ii-[1] of (v) of [a] up (see the second chart in my post at 16:55 BST).
The Options are the different ways to count the move down from 1219.80. There are 5 that I'm following and they are set out on the 60 min counts page.
The question whether the rally from 1 July has completed a corrective move or whether its only all (or maybe, part) of a larger correction up remains to be answered.
Here's how things stand after today:
Option 1 - Wave (ii) of [iii] topped at 1131.23
15 min chart:
Five waves down from 1131.23 on this Option represents wave i of (iii) of [iii] of minor 1. The double zig zag I have labelled from the 1010.91 low would be wave ii of (iii), so implies that we are now in a wave iii of (iii) decline.
Five waves down from 1131.23 on this Option represents wave i of (iii) of [iii] of minor 1. The double zig zag I have labelled from the 1010.91 low would be wave ii of (iii), so implies that we are now in a wave iii of (iii) decline.
I've labelled a complete 5 wave decline from 1099.08 to 1056.88 to complete wave [1] of iii of (iii) down, followed by a zig zag to today's high at 1097.50 for wave [2] of iii.
The 1099.08 high remains the invalidation point for the completion of wave ii on the zig zag as labelled. Basically, for this count as labelled, we have to drop now and do so in a manner consistent with a 3rd of a 3rd at various degrees. The first level to watch is 1065.25, the (B) wave low, as you can see from the chart posted at 20:33 BST. Breaking that low would be a good indication that wave [3] of iii has started.
Option 2 - Wave [ii] topped at 1131.23
15 min chart:
For this Option, five waves down from 1131.23 represent wave (i) of [iii] of minor 1 down. The double zig zag up from 1010.91 would be wave (ii) of [iii], so, assuming its complete, we would be in wave (iii) of [iii] down.
This is the same labelling as on the chart of Option 1 for the rally from 1 July and subsequent decline (although the wave degress are different), so the invalidation point is the same and the same comments made in respect of that count also apply here.
For this Option, five waves down from 1131.23 represent wave (i) of [iii] of minor 1 down. The double zig zag up from 1010.91 would be wave (ii) of [iii], so, assuming its complete, we would be in wave (iii) of [iii] down.
This is the same labelling as on the chart of Option 1 for the rally from 1 July and subsequent decline (although the wave degress are different), so the invalidation point is the same and the same comments made in respect of that count also apply here.
Option 3 - Ending diagonal complete at 1010.91
15 min chart:
For this Option, 5 waves down from 1131.23 to 1010.91 could be wave [v] of a leading diagonal down from 1219.80 and, therefore, minor wave 1.
It places us now in minor wave 2 up. I've labelled the start of 5 waves up from the 1010.91 low, on the assumption that we will get a zig zag type move up for wave 2, since we would be retracing the whole decline from 1219.80, not just the drop from 1131.23.
I'm showing us having completed wave (iii) (at 1099.46) of what I'm assuming at the moment will be a 5 wave move for wave [a] of minor 2. This would mean the pullback to 1056.88 was wave (iv) of [a].
We would now be in wave (v) which, on the basis of the action, seems to be sub dividing. This, to me, makes this count a little unlikely since it would mean a pretty large wave (v) compared to wave (i). However, unless it takes out 1065.25, its technically valid.
The alternate labelling assumes that the 5 waves down from 1131.23 is only wave (a) of [v] and that the retracement back up was wave (b). Assuming its complete, we'd now be in wave (c) down and the count shown on the charts of the other Options would likely be in effect.
Remember, if there is further downside to come, we must stay above 999.83 for the leading diagonal count to remain valid.
It places us now in minor wave 2 up. I've labelled the start of 5 waves up from the 1010.91 low, on the assumption that we will get a zig zag type move up for wave 2, since we would be retracing the whole decline from 1219.80, not just the drop from 1131.23.
I'm showing us having completed wave (iii) (at 1099.46) of what I'm assuming at the moment will be a 5 wave move for wave [a] of minor 2. This would mean the pullback to 1056.88 was wave (iv) of [a].
We would now be in wave (v) which, on the basis of the action, seems to be sub dividing. This, to me, makes this count a little unlikely since it would mean a pretty large wave (v) compared to wave (i). However, unless it takes out 1065.25, its technically valid.
The alternate labelling assumes that the 5 waves down from 1131.23 is only wave (a) of [v] and that the retracement back up was wave (b). Assuming its complete, we'd now be in wave (c) down and the count shown on the charts of the other Options would likely be in effect.
Remember, if there is further downside to come, we must stay above 999.83 for the leading diagonal count to remain valid.
Option 4 - Wave [b] of minor Y within intermediate (X) topped at 1131.23
15 min chart:
For this Option, 5 waves down from 1131.23 would be wave (i) of [c] of minor Y and the double zig zag up from 1010.91 would be wave (ii) of [c].
For this Option, 5 waves down from 1131.23 would be wave (i) of [c] of minor Y and the double zig zag up from 1010.91 would be wave (ii) of [c].
However, as mentioned previously, counting a complete 5 waves down to 1010.91 does bring in the possibility that wave [c] of Y is done so we have also completed intermediate wave (X) - see the 60 min counts page. That would put us now in a minor wave A rally and eventually take us to new highs. If wave (X) did end at 1010.91, then the impulse wave I have labelled on the chart of Option 3 would apply here.
For the moment, I've assumed we started wave (iii) of [c] down from the 1099.08 high. The 5 waves down to 1056.88 would be wave i of (iii) of [c] and the rally to today's high would be wave ii. We ought now to be in wave iii of (iii) of [c].
The invalidation point is the same as for Options 1 and 2, though a continiung wave (ii) correction wouldn't be ruled out unless we take out 1131.23.
Option 5 - Minor wave X within intermediate wave (X) topped at 1131.23. Now in minor Y down
15 min chart:
On this Option, 5 waves down to 1010.91 would be wave [a] of minor Y down and the retracement would be wave [b]. If its over, we would now be headed down again in wave [c] to complete minor Y.
I've labelled a single zig zag on this chart for wave [b], but its end point is the same as for Options 1, 2 and 4, namely, the high at 1099.08, so that would be the beginning of wave [c].
I'm counting the 5 waves down from that high to 1056.88 as wave (i) and today's high as wave (ii) of [c]. The same invalidation point stated for options 1, 2 and 4 applies here, but again, it wouldn't rule out a continuing wave [b] correction unless 1131.23 is taken out.
On Options 1, 2, 4 and 5, even if 1099.08 is taken out, there remain counts for a corrective move up from 1010.91 (see the first and third charts in my update at 16:55) which aren't invalidated unless we take out 1131.23. So, the bearish Options remain very much alive, even if 1099.08 is taken out.
As mentioned in my post at 20:33 BST, the divergence between the main indices is potentially bearish. They didn't work that diverence off today, but could do so within the next couple of sessions, in which case, it will have meant nothing. However, its something to take note of since as long as it persists, it has possible bearish implications.
On this Option, 5 waves down to 1010.91 would be wave [a] of minor Y down and the retracement would be wave [b]. If its over, we would now be headed down again in wave [c] to complete minor Y.
I've labelled a single zig zag on this chart for wave [b], but its end point is the same as for Options 1, 2 and 4, namely, the high at 1099.08, so that would be the beginning of wave [c].
I'm counting the 5 waves down from that high to 1056.88 as wave (i) and today's high as wave (ii) of [c]. The same invalidation point stated for options 1, 2 and 4 applies here, but again, it wouldn't rule out a continuing wave [b] correction unless 1131.23 is taken out.
On Options 1, 2, 4 and 5, even if 1099.08 is taken out, there remain counts for a corrective move up from 1010.91 (see the first and third charts in my update at 16:55) which aren't invalidated unless we take out 1131.23. So, the bearish Options remain very much alive, even if 1099.08 is taken out.
As mentioned in my post at 20:33 BST, the divergence between the main indices is potentially bearish. They didn't work that diverence off today, but could do so within the next couple of sessions, in which case, it will have meant nothing. However, its something to take note of since as long as it persists, it has possible bearish implications.
