Japan's benchmark stock index the Nikkei Average fell below the 10,000-level for the first time in three weeks last week, and has since had little success maintaining its upward momentum. From a chartist's point of view, the index will continue to struggle in the near term.   Read More

Its tempting to suggest that the 'V'-pattern recovery seen on the Microsoft chart reflects the behaviour of the unpopular Vista operating system and the announcement of its replacement with the newly released Windows 7. According to technical charts, however, that's not the case.   Read More

Who follows and who leads in markets? The answer is surprisingly different to the answer most people assume is correct.    Read More

Asia receives a boost thanks to the Dow's move beyond the 10,000 mark. But what will the Dow's renewed momentum mean for Asia's growth chart? The answer lies not in the Dow but in the Korea's Kospi.   Read More

The Australian dollar has hit a 14-month high against the U.S dollar, prompting investors to speculate once again, if the currency will reach parity with the greenback. According to historical charts, that outcome is unlikely anytime soon.   Read More

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When it comes to analyzing charts, distinguishing between coincidences and correlation will always prove to be a challenge. Japan's Sony chart poses this problem.   Read More

JAL has all the characteristics of a chart from 2008 and that type of nosedive is not good in a rising 2009 market.     Read More

Believe the chart or believe your heart? The rapid breakout with AIG from $14 to $30 set up a flag pattern.   Read More

The current retreat has some wondering if this is a new bear market. It’s more an application of the Chinese strategy 19: Pulling the Firewood from Beneath the Cauldron. This cools the market back to a sustainable uptrend.   Read More