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Asian-Pacific Stocks: The Trend IS Your Friend -- But How Do You Know When the Trend Might END?
PLUS, Special Section: Apple, Inc. (AAPL), the Global Bellwether -- all inside EWI's March 2012 Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast...
By Vadim Pokhlebkin
Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:30:00 ET
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Here's a question that any stock market investor wants answered: How do you know when a rally (or decline) may end?

If you look to the economy for an answer, you'll likely be disappointed. Just think back to mid-2007, when the economy was strong -- but, out of the blue, the stock market began a decline that became a crash. Conversely, recall how bad the economy was in March 2009 -- right when stocks hit bottom and began a three-year rally.
 
Here at EWI, we've long known that the economy follows the stock market. So it's especially important to understand this right now, even as we read the news of "global recovery. Those who don't will surely face another stock market surprise.
 
Now back to our question: If the economy doesn't forecast stocks, what does?
 
Technical analysis methods, such as Elliott wave analysis, can give you plenty of warning. That's the entire focus of the new, March 2012 issue of our Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast.
 
In the March 2012 issue:
 
OVERVIEW: You need to look at the market's Elliott wave patterns to see how much life remains in the trend. The March Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast includes charts of the MSCI Asia Index (Ex-Japan) and Asia Dollar Index, to show you which phase of advance Asian-Pacific stocks are in their climb from their 2008-2009 lows.
 
CHINA: Elliott wave patterns in the Shanghai Composite index are remarkably similar to those of China’s largest homebuilder, China Vanke. Do recent news reports of slowing home sales signal the end of China’s housing boom? Before you answer, see our Elliott wave forecast for China Vanke -- you might be surprised.
 
INDIA: The BSE Auto Index has led Indian stocks higher since the 2008 low, and is near new all-time highs. Does this relentless rally simply demonstrate the strength of the "bull market"? When you see our Elliott wave take on the BSE Auto Index vs. SENSEX, you'll understand precisely what kind of move this rally has been.
 
JAPAN: After the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section Index rose for 27 consecutive days, a late February Bloomberg headline said: “Tokyo Small-Cap Stocks Post Longest Win Streak in Half Century.” Yet from an Elliott wave perspective, Japanese stock investors would be wise to show restraint -- we explain why.
 
KOREA: Just as Apple stock (AAPL) may be a mirror of global stocks (see the March Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast opening Special Section), shares of KIA Motors may give us a preview of what to expect for the KOSPI. Our charts show you the details.
 
ALSO in the March Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast, latest Elliott wave updates for stocks in:
 
  • Hong Kong
  • Australia (plus Australian dollar vs U.S. dollar)
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan 
  • Bangladesh
  • Sri-Lanka
  • Thailand
  • Mongolia
  • Israel 

Tap into these insights now via a 30-day RISK-FREE subscription to The Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast Service. You also get instant access to the still-valuable February 2012 issue.

 
Here's what you get RISK-FREE for 30 days:
 
The Asian-Pacific Short Term Update:
Timely analysis and forecasts for the major stock indexes in Japan, China, India, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, plus occasional updates for Taiwan, Korea and other Asian-Pacific nations. Editor and award-winning market technician Chris Carolan keeps you abreast of market moves between the monthly Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast issues, while also providing valuable commentary on debt and forex markets.
 
The Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast
Editor Mark Galasiewski's insightful and useful commentary on the major stock indexes in Japan, China, India, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and more, plus the region's financial and social trends has prompted one subscriber to write that Mark clearly has his "finger on the pulse of the local scene here."
 
The Elliott Wave Theorist
Trusted since 1979, Bob Prechter’s straight-talking Elliott Wave Theorist is the bedrock of EWI analysis. Delightfully contrary, refreshingly logical and downright accessible, the Theorist is a must-read for every independent investor. You get thought-provoking analysis and forecasts on the intermediate- and long-term direction of the financial markets, critical trends in investor psychology plus timely in-depth research and insights you’re guaranteed not to get from any other source.  
 
  1. You can invest in Asia long-term with someone on your side who knows the region. -- Mark Galasiewski, editor of the monthly Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast, lived and worked in Asia through most of the 1990s. He's fluent in Japanese and conversant in Mandarin Chinese. Few U.S.-based analysts are better equipped to bring you "tomorrow's news today" from the Asian-Pacific region.
  2. You get short-term commentary from an award-winning analyst. -- Long-time EWI subscribers will recognize Chris Carolan's name. This "technician's technician" was recipient of the Charles Dow Award (1998), and has 30 years of financial experience as a floor trader, market-maker and analyst. He delivers his expertise in the pages of The Asian-Pacific Short Term Update each Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, with in-depth coverage of the region, so you’re prepared for near-term action throughout the week before the markets open.
  3. You get occasional special commentary on opportunities in "overlooked" markets. -- These overlooked markets include the Philippines, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia and the Near East. The Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast Service also includes occasional commentary on debt and foreign exchange markets. You can also count on insightful perspective on unfolding news stories and how they relate to the region's social mood.
  4. You get forecasts and insights across multiple time frames, from 3 publications that keep you ahead of the herd. -- The Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast Service is indeed 3 publications working together to present opportunities and identify dangers mainstream experts cannot anticipate. Our analysts' work is never biased by herd psychology or past market performance.
  5. Subscriber-Only Extras -- FREE! -- Your risk-free Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast Service subscription gives you instant online access to EWI's advanced Elliott wave tutorial, classic EWI reports, multimedia files, answers from analysts on EWI's Message Board, educational tools, and more. Best of all, it's completely free.

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