STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION

Keybot the Quant remains short. The market drama continues. Semiconductors break down which are the major negative influence on stock market direction. The bulls tried to pump stocks higher mid-week by goosing the chips but that rolled back over to the downside.

To end the day, week, month, quarter and first half of the year, it is a battle between chips and volatility. Market bulls need SOX above 1058.42. Bulls must have stronger chips to send the broad stock market higher. Market bears need VIX above 11.59 to begin a more serious selling event. If the VIX remains below 11.59, the bulls are fine and will eventually recover.

The SOX is at 1038 and VIX is at 11.40 at 11 AM EST. If the semi's remains bearish and volatility bullish, stocks will stagger along sideways with a slight downward bias.

The algorithm is beginning to identify utilities as a key parameter impacting stock market direction going forward. For all of next week, the UTIL 705.95 is key; cal lit 706. UTIL is printing at 709 and printed down to 705 yesterday. The UTIL 705.95 bull-bear line in the sand is important all of next week so check the final print for this week at 4 PM EST today. If UTIL prints under 706 today, that tells you the stock market will be weak on Monday. If UTIL ends the week above 706, utes will be a non-issue concerning broad stock market direction come Monday.

Watch SOX 1058.42 and VIX 11.59; these two numbers tell you the broad stock market direction currently. The beat goes on.

7/2/17; 7:00 PM EST EOM EOQ2 EOH1 =

6/30/17; 10:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +62

6/29/17; 3:43 PM EST = +54; signal line is +63

6/29/17; 12:00 PM EST = +40; signal line is +64

6/29/17; 9:47 AM EST = +54; signal line is +65

6/28/17; 10:42 AM EST = +70; signal line is +66 but algorithm remains short

6/27/17; 3:02 PM EST = +54; signal line is +66

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION

Keybot the Quant remains short through the dramatic market machinations. Yesterday, the market bulls had it on a silver platter; all they needed to do was to move the S&P 500 higher slow and steady and not in a gap-up move. Comically, price jumped up in a gap-up move. The algo employs gap-up and gap-down timers so Keybot was not permitted ot go long for 87 minutes and by the time that played out equities had already retraced the bulk of the move.

Today the semiconductors fail and that is what created the downside action in equities. Chips and volatility are the two most important parameters impacting market direction currently. Bulls need SOX above 1057.51 (now at 1048.66) to prove that the upside rally can restart. Market bears need VIX above 11.59 (now at 11.06) to begin a serious drop in equities.

If the semi's recover with SOX above 1057.51, consider the imminent turn to be in play and if the SPX moves above 2440, Keybot may flip long. If VIX moves above 11.59, it is over for stocks; they will be tumbling lower. VIX begins trading at 3 AM EST.

If stocks selloff but the VIX remains below 11.59, the market bears got nothing and stocks will recover higher.

The algo number is 12 points under the signal line with the bears in charge. The battle on hump day is semiconductors versus volatility. Which will win? The winner will send the stock market in that direction. If SOX remains bearish and VIX remains bullish, stocks will stagger along sideways with a slight downward bias.

7/2/17; 7:00 PM EST EOM EOQ2 EOH1 =

6/30/17; 10:00 AM EST =

6/27/17; 3:02 PM EST = +54; signal line is +66

6/27/17; 2:33 PM EST = +70; signal line is +67 but algorithm remains short

6/27/17; 1:50 PM EST = +54; signal line is +68

6/27/17; 10:00 AM EST = +70; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains short

6/25/17; 7:00 PM EST = +70; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains short

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the market drama continues. The algorithm is champing at the bit to go long with the algo number 2 points above the signal line but the internal programming rules will not yet fully latch to permit the move. If the SPX moves above 2441, Keybot will likely flip long hence the imminent turn notation is in the title line. The market bulls need a slow and steady rise in stocks rather than a gap-up move at the opening bell on Monday morning.

The market bears can begin pushing strongly lower if either copper or the banks weaken. Bears need either JJC under 29.44 (now at 29.77) and/or XLF under 23.72 (now at 23.89). Either parameter will create immediate selling in stocks. Both flipping to the bear camp will create a strong downside move in stocks. If VIX moves above 11.60, equities will be tumbling lower in earnest as a major selling event will be underway.

Keybot prints two pre-scheduled numbers this week one on Tuesday morning and the other on Friday morning. The month, second quarter and first half of the year ends on Friday, EOM, EOQ2, EOH1, respectively.

For Monday, bulls are cheering for SPX 2441 and higher to claim victory ahead. Bears are cheering for JJC under 29.44 or XLF under 23.72 which will cause stocks to sell off. Watch the copper futures trading overnight for hints and listen to any bank news in the early morning.

7/2/17; 7:00 PM EST EOM EOQ2 EOH1 =

6/30/17; 10:00 AM EST =

6/27/17; 10:00 AM EST =

6/25/17; 7:00 PM EST = +70; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains short

6/21/17; 2:41 PM EST = +70; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains short

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains on the short side but is champing at the bit to go long with the algo number 2 points above the signal line. Copper is controlling broad stock market direction. JJC 29.43 is the bull-bear line in the sand and price is at 29.47 which creates slight lift in stocks. Bulls win if JJC remains above 29.43 and if SPX moves above 2442, Keybot will likely flip long, hence the imminent turn notation in the title line. If stocks begin running higher, RTH above 81.48 will add more upside fuel.

The bears must send copper lower immediately and push JJC under 29.43 to create a downside move in the stock market. If this occurs, bears will set their sights on VIX 11.62 and if price moves above this level, the higher volatility will create stock market carnage.

So JJC 29.43 runs the entire show. As copper goes, so goes the market.

6/25/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/21/17; 2:41 PM EST = +70; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains short

6/21/17; 2:03 PM EST = +54; signal line is +67

6/21/17; 9:41 AM EST = +70; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains short

6/20/17; 12:28 PM EST = +54; signal line is +67; go short 2442; (Benchmark SPX for 2017 = +9.1%)(Keybot algo this trade = +2.2%; Keybot algo for 2017 = +1.5%)(Actual results this trade = +4.6%; Actual results for 2017 = -0.6%)

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION

Keybot the Quant flips to the short side at SPX 2442 at lunchtime today. Lo and Behold! Sound the seven trumpets! After several fake-outs to the downside over the last couple weeks, the algo finally flips into the bear camp. As always, remain alert for a potential whipsaw back to the long side tomorrow.

Commodities, copper and weak retail stocks are causing the sell off in equities. Copper, retail stocks and volatility are most directly impacting stock market direction currently; watch JJC 29.41, RTH 81.50 and VIX 11.62. These three parameters determine if the bears continue to win going forward, or, if the bulls retake control.

Copper and retail stocks are in the bear camp creating market downside. Volatility is in the bull camp creating market upside. Market bears need VIX above 11.62 (now at 10.86) and stocks will begin falling apart in earnest to the downside.

Market bulls need either JJC above 29.41 (now at 29.06) and/or RTH above 81.50 (now at 80.63). Bulls got nothing unless they pump copper and/or retail stocks higher.

Thus, watch copper futures trading overnight for a hint on stock market direction tomorrow (Wednesday). Ditto volatility. The VIX begins trading at 3 AM EST. Also listen for any news on retail stocks; if it is good news that tells you the bulls will stage a comeback. If the retail news is bad that will give extra strength to bears to push stocks lower.

On the last trade, the Keybot the Quant algorithm computer program gains +2.2% and is now up +1.5% on the year. The actual trading is nearly back to flat on the year after a weak start due to the low volatility and sideways choppy stock market activity. Keybot exits SSO and enters SDS remaining in the 2x ETF's. The benchmark S&P 500 is up a huge +9.1% this year and the first half of the year is not even over.

Bears are cheering for VIX 11.62 since carnage will result. Bulls need JJC 29.41 or RTH 81.50 which will stop the stock market selling and restart the upside rally. If volatility remains bullish and copper and retail stocks bearish, the stock market will stagger along sideways with a slight downward bias. The caution flag remains out since tomorrow will be a very important day to see if the bears develop downside legs, or not.

6/25/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/20/17; 12:28 PM EST = +54; signal line is +67; go short 2442; (Benchmark SPX for 2017 = +9.1%)(Keybot algo this trade = +2.2%; Keybot algo for 2017 = +1.5%)(Actual results this trade = +4.6%; Actual results for 2017 = -0.6%)

6/20/17; 9:36 AM EST = +54; signal line is +67 but algorithm remains long

6/19/17; 1:19 PM EST = +70; signal line is +67

6/19/17; 12:58 PM EST = +86; signal line is +67

6/19/17; 10:58 PM EST = +70; signal line is +66

6/19/17; 10:36 PM EST = +54; signal line is +66 but algorithm remains long

6/19/17; 10:07 PM EST = +70; signal line is +66

6/18/17; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +66 but algorithm remains long

6/16/17; 10:00 AM EST =+54; signal line is +67 but algorithm remains long

6/16/17; 9:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains long

6/15/17; 3:57 PM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

6/15/17; 12:27 PM EST = +70; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/15/17; 10:37 AM EST = +54; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/14/17; 9:36 AM EST = +70; signal line is +72 but algorithm remains long

6/13/17; 1:26 PM EST = +86; signal line is +72

6/13/17; 11:01 AM EST = +70; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/13/17; 10:11 AM EST = +86; signal line is +71

6/13/17; 9:36 AM EST = +70; signal line is +70 but algorithm remains long

6/12/17; 3:08 PM EST = +86; signal line is +71

6/12/17; 9:45 AM EST = +72; signal line is +71

6/11/17; 7:00 PM EST = +86; signal line is +72

6/8/17; 10:05 AM EST = +86; signal line is +71

6/7/17; 1:30 PM EST = +70; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/7/17; 12:53 PM EST = +54; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/7/17; 11:58 AM EST = +70; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/5/17; 3:03 PM EST = +54; signal line is +70 but algorithm remains long

6/5/17; 10:08 AM EST = +70; signal line is +69

6/4/17; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains long

6/2/17; 9:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

5/31/17; 7:00 PM EST EOM = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

5/30/17; 10:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

5/30/17; 9:36 AM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

5/28/17; 7:00 PM EST = +70; signal line is +69

5/26/17; 10:00 AM EST = +70; signal line is +69

5/25/17; 2:36 PM EST = +70; signal line is +69

5/25/17; 11:58 AM EST = +86; signal line is +69

5/25/17; 11:48 AM EST = +70; signal line is +68

5/25/17; 10:57 AM EST = +86; signal line is +68

5/25/17; 9:36 AM EST = +100; signal line is +68

5/24/17; 3:36 PM EST = +84; signal line is +67

5/24/17; 2:08 PM EST = +68; signal line is +66

5/24/17; 12:26 PM EST = +84; signal line is +66

5/24/17; 12:24 PM EST = +68; signal line is +65

5/24/17; 12:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +65 but algorithm remains long

5/24/17; 11:01 AM EST = +68; signal line is +66

5/23/17; 3:09 PM EST = +84; signal line is +65

5/23/17; 2:28 PM EST = +100; signal line is +63

5/23/17; 2:16 PM EST = +84; signal line is +62

5/23/17; 9:36 AM EST = +68; signal line is +59

5/22/17; 1:18 PM EST = +84; signal line is +58

5/22/17; 9:38 AM EST = +68; signal line is +57; go long 2390; (Benchmark SPX for 2017 = +6.7%)(Keybot algo this trade = -0.6%; Keybot algo for 2017 = -0.7%)(Actual results this trade = -0.9%; Actual results for 2017 = -5.2%)

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long but the algo is champing at the bit to go short. The algo number is 13 points under the signal line. The market bears have it on a silver platter if they want it. Copper and retail stocks have failed. JJC is under the critical 29.43 and RTH is under the 81.51 bull-bear line both creating stock market weakness.

If the SPX drops under 2442, and remains under heading lower, Keybot will likely flip short. The imminent turn is very much in play right now. High drama. The SPX is at 2445 and has printed a LOD so far at 2444.07. Bears need to eat some spinach like Popeye so they can push a few points lower if they want to start a stock market selloff.

If the VIX moves above 11.62, the stock market will be tumbling lower in earnest. Market bulls will restart the happy upside in stocks if JJC moves above 29.43 or if RTH moves above 81.51. The beat goes on. Do the bears finally have the oomph to flip the model short or do the bulls slap them in the face again like the last couple weeks?

6/25/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/20/17; 9:36 AM EST = +54; signal line is +67 but algorithm remains long

6/19/17; 1:19 PM EST = +70; signal line is +67

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long. The euphoric bull party continues. Keybot has been champing at the bit to go short but the parameters will not latch to allow the move, hence, the robot remains long and stocks float higher.

Retail stocks and copper are controlling stock market direction currently. Watch JJC 29.43 and RTH 81.51 as the bull-bear lines in the sand. Both are playing cat and mouse games today oscillating above and below their key levels. JJC price sits exactly on the 29.43 level that the algo calls out. Isn't that something? Obviously, as copper goes, so goes the stock market.

The RTH slips below 81.51 but it is a game of pennies. Bulls win big with RTH above 81.51 and JJC above 29.43. Bears win big with RTH below 81.51 (which it is as this is typed on Monday afternoon 2 PM EST 6/19/17) and JJC under 29.43 (this battle is in progress).

If you want markets to sell off, you need to see copper moving lower. If you are bullish, you want copper and retail stocks to move higher. The imminent turn notation remains in the title line because JJC slipping under 29.43 would place the algo in position to go short again.

6/25/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/19/17; 1:19 PM EST = +70; signal line is +67

6/19/17; 12:58 PM EST = +86; signal line is +67

6/19/17; 10:58 PM EST = +70; signal line is +66

6/19/17; 10:36 PM EST = +54; signal line is +66 but algorithm remains long

6/19/17; 10:07 PM EST = +70; signal line is +66

6/18/17; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +66 but algorithm remains long

6/16/17; 10:00 AM EST =+54; signal line is +67 but algorithm remains long

6/16/17; 9:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains long

6/15/17; 3:57 PM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

6/15/17; 12:27 PM EST = +70; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/15/17; 10:37 AM EST = +54; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/14/17; 9:36 AM EST = +70; signal line is +72 but algorithm remains long

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long but is champing at the bit to go short. Copper failed yesterday but is trading marginally higher this morning. As long as JJC remains below 29.47, the softness in the stock market should continue. Bulls need JJC back above 29.47 as soon as possible.

Keybot wants to flip short but the all the parameters are not yet latching to allow the move. If the SPX drops under 2428 this morning (Thursday), the algo will likely flip short but the market bears need a slow and steady move lower not a gap-down or plunge lower that typically leads to a spike higher. Bears have it on a silver platter if they want it. The SPX dropped to yesterday's target but then bounced into the closing bell.

The market selling will seriously accelerate if VIX moves above 11.64. If stocks sell off but the VIX does not move above 11.64, the selling event will likely be short-lived and the bulls will recover.

Thus, bears win big and the model will likely flip to the short side if the SPX price moves down through 2428 heading lower. Extra juice and a downside confirmation occurs with VIX above 11.64.

Higher copper will save the market bulls. If JJC moves above 29.47, the market bulls are back on easy street with the stock market moving higher. Copper and volatility are the two main parameters controlling broad stock market direction currently. Bears win big with VIX above 11.64. Bulls win big with JJC above 29.47.

6/18/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/16/17; 10:00 AM EST =

6/16/17; 9:00 AM EST =

6/14/17; 9:36 AM EST = +70; signal line is +72 but algorithm remains long

6/13/17; 1:26 PM EST = +86; signal line is +72

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long as the daily market drama continues. The algo is champing at the bit to go short yesterday but the parameters would not line up to allow the move. Copper is the main parameter controlling broad stock market direction currently.

Watch JJC 29.48 the bull-bear line in the sand. Price is at 29.50 only two pennies on the bull side creating stock market lift. Bulls must send copper higher while bears need to send copper lower. If JJC drops under 29.48 and the SPX drops under 2431, Keybot will likely flip short, hence the imminent turn notation is back in the title line. Copper is down -0.3% in current trading so that would send JJC under 29.48 at the opening bell.

Volatility also remains important. Bulls can maintain buoyancy in the stock market as long as VIX remains under 11.63 now at 10.25. Stocks will collapse lower if the VIX moves above 11.63.

The big Fed decision and press conference is on tap this afternoon so there may be a wild ride in the market ahead. Watch JJC 29.48 and SPX 2431 since these two parameters will tell the market story today.

6/18/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/16/17; 10:00 AM EST =

6/16/17; 9:00 AM EST =

6/13/17; 1:26 PM EST = +86; signal line is +72

6/13/17; 11:01 AM EST = +70; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/13/17; 10:11 AM EST = +86; signal line is +71

6/13/17; 9:36 AM EST = +70; signal line is +70 but algorithm remains long

6/12/17; 3:08 PM EST = +86; signal line is +71

6/12/17; 9:45 AM EST = +72; signal line is +71

6/11/17; 7:00 PM EST = +86; signal line is +72

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION

Keybot the Quant remains long despite Friday's turmoil and drama. Friday's wild price action was likely due to algorithms gone mad. Price levels were triggered in the tech stocks and the selling accelerated and that money rotated into the retail and bank stocks. Keybot did not print any numbers on Friday. The bulls remain in the driver's seat.

Volatility is currently the top parameter most impacting broad stock market direction. The VIX is at 10.70. The market bears need the VIX to print above 11.64 to create substantive stock market selling. Although higher volatility will stall the market rally, the downside would be limited and Keybot will likely not flip short. Watch to see if the VIX jumps above 11.64, then after a short while comes back below 11.64, then after a short while back above 11.64, this jogging action will hint that a move to the downside for the stock market and higher volatility is at hand.

Market bears also benefit from lower copper. Bears need JJC under 29.40 and it begins the week at 30.02. A combo of lower copper and higher volatility will smack the stock market sharply lower.

Bulls will remain on easy street if the VIX remains under 11.64. Market bulls will benefit if commodities move higher. Bulls need GTX above 2267 now at 2158.

Keybot prints two pre-scheduled numbers this week on Friday one before the opening bell and one shortly after. The epic market event this week is the Federal Reserve rate decision and forecasts, and Chair Yellen press conference, on Wednesday afternoon. The market price activity may be historic.

6/18/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/16/17; 10:00 AM EST =

6/16/17; 9:00 AM EST =

6/11/17; 7:00 PM EST = +86; signal line is +72

6/8/17; 10:05 AM EST = +86; signal line is +71

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long as the market drama continues. The circus is in full swing this week with the UK election, ECB meeting and former FBI Director Comey testimony on Capitol Hill. Keybot was champing at the bit go short but all of the internal parameters would not latch so the algo remains long and the algo number is now back above the signal line. The banks rallied strong which was a direct punch to the bear's face.

Copper also rallied which was a kick in the bear's pants. The battle for market direction is most impacted currently by copper and volatility. Both are in the bull camp creating the upside and new highs in stocks. Market bears must either push JJC under 29.38 and/or VIX above 11.62 to create market selling. If JJC drops under 29.38 and the SPX drops under 2428, Keybot will likely flip short, hence the imminent turn notation remains in the title line. Copper, however, is up +1% as this is typed.

Market bulls need stronger commodities to push stocks higher. GTX above 2268 will create more upside strength in the stock market but price languishes down at 2149. Bears would benefit from lower banks, if XLF falls under 23.56, but price is at a lofty 23.84 after yesterday's rally. The beat goes on.

6/11/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/8/17; 10:05 AM EST = +86; signal line is +71

6/7/17; 1:30 PM EST = +70; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/7/17; 12:53 PM EST = +54; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/7/17; 11:58 AM EST = +70; signal line is +71 but algorithm remains long

6/5/17; 3:03 PM EST = +54; signal line is +70 but algorithm remains long

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long but is champing at the bit to go short again. Looks like last week's action is being repeated again this week. XLF fails through the critical 23.55 level so bearishness enters into stocks that drift lower into the closing bell. The weakness, however, is not enough for Keybot's internal parameters to all latch to permit the move to the bear side, so the drama will continue tomorrow.

If SPX drops under 2434 tomorrow (Tuesday), Keybot will likely flip short. Market bulls need stronger banks and must push XLF back above 23.55 pronto or they will be in trouble. It's all about the banks. The beat goes on.

6/11/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/5/17; 3:03 PM EST = +54; signal line is +70 but algorithm remains long

6/5/17; 10:08 AM EST = +70; signal line is +69

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long. The algo finally resolves last week's drama with the bull's winning by driving the banks higher. XLF rises to 23.59 above the key bull-bear line in the sand at 23.55 so the stock market remains buoyant and the bears are slapped in the face. Slap, slap.

Copper continues to sag lower which is bear friendly but the banks are running the show. The VIX remains under 10 rewarding the bulls. XLF 23.55 is the key to market direction. If XLF drops under 23.55 and the SPX drops under 2428, Keybot will likely flip short, hence the imminent turn notation remains in the title line. The bulls win going forward if they keep the XLF above 23.55. The beat goes on.

6/11/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/5/17; 10:08 AM EST = +70; signal line is +69

6/4/17; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains long

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long. The market strangeness continues. The algo has wanted to flip short for the last four trading days but the internal programming parameters will not fully latch to allow the move. This is the longest period of time that the model has gone without flipping in the direction the algo number and signal line call out. A couple prior times over the nine-year history of the Keybot the Quant algo took three days to flip but last week's action is unprecedented.

Keybot is champing at the bit to go short. If SPX falls below 2428, Keybot will likely flip short.

The week ahead may be very epic. Keybot wants to go short but markets float higher. There is a major disconnect occurring. The market bulls can prove that up is the correct path ahead if either XLF moves above 23.57 (now at 23.45) and/or JJC moves above 29.40 (now at 29.21). So bulls need higher banks and copper to verify the euphoric rise in stock prices. The bulls jammed XLF higher to tag 23.57 on Friday afternoon, but price then reversed and failed.

If the bears keep XLF and JJC in the bear camp, the stock market should reverse and start selling off (it is extremely surprising that markets did not sell off last week). If the VIX moves above 11.70 (now at 9.75), equities will be tumbling lower in earnest but the bulls have done a great job at keeping volatility low which elevates stocks.

Utilities continue their run higher which is a feather in the bull's cap going forward. Bears can create market weakness with UTIL under 700 but price remains elevated way up at 732.

On Thursday, 6/8/17, the UK elections, ECB policy meeting and FBI Director Comey testimony on Capitol Hill all occur at the same time. The FOMC rate decision and press conference is on 6/14/17 only 8 trading days away. Keybot does not print any pre-scheduled numbers this week.

The banks (XLF 23.57), copper (JJC 29.40) and SPX 2428 tell you everything you need to know concerning broad stock market direction.

6/11/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/4/17; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains long

6/2/17; 9:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

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COMPQ 6200+

NDX 5800+

BITCOIN 2792

GOLD GOLDEN CROSS

WTIC OIL DEATH CROSS

WTIC OIL 43

BRENT OIL 46

MACRON ELECTED PRESIDENT OF FRANCE

TRUMP FIRES COMEY

NORTH KOREA TURMOIL

VENEZUELA AND BRAZIL IN CRISIS

PUERTO RICO BANKRUPTCY

The May chronology highlights the drama around the French election and President Macron’s rise to power. The 2017-05 publication chronicles the market reactions to the 5/5/17 and 6/2/17 US Monthly Jobs Reports. The world remains in turmoil with North Korea shooting off missiles, Venezuela and Brazil in chaos and radical Muslims carrying out terrorist attacks. Puerto Rico goes bankrupt with over $70 billion in debt and no money to pay. Despite the geopolitical drama and lackluster economic data, the stock market is pumped higher by central banker easy money. The central bankers are the market.

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The June 2017-06 chronology is tentatively set for publishing by Amazon on Saturday, 7/1/17.

STOCK MARKET BULLISH -- LONG -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains long as the Friday trading session continues. The market drama continues. Keybot wants to flip short all week long but the internal parameters will not fully latch as yet to permit the move. This is the longest time that the algorithm has wanted to flip short but the internal parameters hold it back. The battle continues between banks, copper and volatility.

Banks and copper are bearish creating market weakness while volatility remains low creating stock market upside. The model wants to flip short but likely needs the SPX to drop under 2414 today, hence the turn may be imminent. Price is currently well elevated above here at 2437.

Market bulls need to push either XLF above 23.57 (now at 23.50) or JJC above 29.40 (now at 29.19) to signal that more upside is guaranteed. Market bears need the SPX to drop under 2414 to kick the downside selling into gear and the VIX would need to move above 11.70 to create an accelerated move lower in the stock market.

For now, the bulls continue to enjoy upside. however, the algo number is 15 points below the signal line (this is a disconnect in markets). Markets are very unstable currently with stock indexes melting up to new record highs and yet market internals such as banks, copper and oil sink lower. The beat goes on.

XLF is printing at 23.50 with the bull-bear line in the sand at 23.57. Market bulls win big with XLF above 23.57 while bears will win if XLF remains below and rolls over to the downside. The banks are going to tell the market direction story.

6/4/17; 7:00 PM EST =

6/2/17; 9:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

5/31/17; 7:00 PM EST EOM = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

5/30/17; 10:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

5/30/17; 9:36 AM EST = +54; signal line is +69 but algorithm remains long

5/28/17; 7:00 PM EST = +70; signal line is +69