While the small caps have provided fuel for a bull run in stocks to close 2023, they look to be running on empty when priced in gold.
Since breaking down in late 2021, the Russell 2000 has previously tested the Ichimoku cloud 3 times, swiftly bouncing downward on each attempt. In tandem with price, momentum has been rejected by a resistance level of 60% on the RSI chart.
Both indicators now are recurring, with momentum flattening at horizontal resistance and a doji reversal candle forming at the top of the Ichimoku cloud. While the Russell may continue to run in nominal terms going into the new year, its real value looks to roll over and continue into a secular downtrend.
Since breaking down in late 2021, the Russell 2000 has previously tested the Ichimoku cloud 3 times, swiftly bouncing downward on each attempt. In tandem with price, momentum has been rejected by a resistance level of 60% on the RSI chart.
Both indicators now are recurring, with momentum flattening at horizontal resistance and a doji reversal candle forming at the top of the Ichimoku cloud. While the Russell may continue to run in nominal terms going into the new year, its real value looks to roll over and continue into a secular downtrend.