TOCOM Rubber May Rise into 223.10-236.70 yen Range in 3 Months

TOCOM rubber may rise into a range of 223.10-236.70 yen per kg in three months, as suggested by its wave pattern and a Fibonacci retracement analysis.

The downtrend from the Jan. 31 high of 366.70 yen has completed, as it could be broken down into five small waves. The bounce from the June 7 low of 178.80 yen has been strong enough to confirm a reversal of the downtrend.

Further indication on a reversal of the downtrend comes from the bullish divergence on the daily MACD, which simply suggests the downtrend could hardly extend more.

Labelled 4, the fourth wave of the downtrend peaked at the May 24 high of 236.70 yen. Wave theory indicates that this high may be approached.

A Fibonacci retracement analysis on the downtrend marks a more realistic target at 223.10 yen, the 23.6 percent level. A high-low bottom forming around 178.80 yen points a target close to 236.70 yen.

It seems all the techniques present a bullish outlook in next quarter. Strategically, the target zone of 223.10-236.70 yen will be confirmed when rubber breaks above the immediate resistance at 206.20 yen.

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** Wang Tao is a Reuters market analyst for commodities and energy technicals. The views expressed are his own.

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