Parallel Remains in Tact

The S&P500 today did make a higher high than the tentative ((A)) wave we posted in the prior chart. This means for now that the upward sloping trend channel remains in tact. (Remember, ((A)) is read as circle-A).

SP500 2-Hr Chart Higher Local High

Yesterday, the down wave again challenged the lower trend channel line, and extended to the point (a near exact 78.6% retracement) that we can give it credence as "either" a ((B)) wave, or a second wave, so both upward counts are currently noted.

If it is ((A)), ((B)), then the structure will be of a diagonal. If it's ((1)), ((2)), then the structure is that of an impulse. As of the moment, I have no preference what-so-ever. However, the Elliott Wave Oscillator (EWO) has both turned green and is now above the zero line which should indicate a fifth wave in this sequence. The NQ futures have already made higher highs, while the Dow is currently lagging the S&P. And we are now at about only 146 candles, well within the 120 - 160 that are typical.

On another note, we previously showed you this example of a 138.2% wave that we labeled b:3, and said the prediction in the Dollar Index was to be below the a:3 wave. As you can see from the chart below, as of the end of the NYSE session today, the Dollar did indeed trade today below that a:3 wave. So, you have seen a prediction made days in advance come true.

US Dollar Index b:3 Wave at 138.2%

Even though the over-all prediction came true, calling this downward wave in real time became a real challenge because several of the downward legs did not follow The Eight Fold Path. For example, the first wave down down from the top (wave i) was an expanding leading diagonal. In fact, yesterday, my "opinion" of what the Fed would do resulted in a turn-around possibility saying that it was possible we had a truncated flat. But, when the Fed suggested only two more rate hikes this year instead of three, the better definition of wave iii, downward occurred. (Interestingly, in the live chat room I suggested that exact possibility later in the day).

Anyway, my purpose here has been served. I simply wanted to demonstrate a true 138.2% b:3 wave, as well as it's consequence. And that is now done. Again, this type of FLAT wave is called an Expanded Flat. It is not called by it's older name the Irregular Flat because there is nothing irregular about it. Expanded flats are one of the most common types of flats. They are seen often and regularly, so using the older name is a misnomer.

But, the lesson still is being absorbed, as long as I've been at this, not to mix opinions - of any type - with wave counts.

Here's hoping you have the best of evenings.
TraderJoe