Russell 2000 currently creating fractal. Points to possible 40-60% downside. This fractal creates: - A top - A bear flag - A failed break to the upside - A large break down after the failed break up This fractal occurred in 2008 and 2020. Both instances of recessionary bear markets. This could play out similarly if we get a recession. Price target is around 95 -100.
Historically, when unemployment crosses the 20 month moving average, a spike in unemployment follows in the next 12 months. These spikes in unemployment usually correspond with market downside in the S&P 500. The majority of the losses in the S&P usually happen early within the rise of unemployment. The recent rise of unemployment from 3.6 to 3.8 reported Friday...