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Contents

TIPS-derived Inflation Expectations .............................................................................................................. 3

Stock Market and TIPS-Derived Inflation Expectations ................................................................................ 4

Trend: Moving Averages ............................................................................................................................... 5

Trend: MACD ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Stocks Above 50-Day MAVG ......................................................................................................................... 7

Stocks Above 200-Day MAVG ....................................................................................................................... 8

Net New Highs: NASDAQ .............................................................................................................................. 9

Net New Highs: NYSE .................................................................................................................................. 10

New Highs/Lows Ratio: NASDAQ ................................................................................................................ 11

New Highs/Lows Ratio: NYSE ...................................................................................................................... 12

Risk-on / Risk-Off ........................................................................................................................................ 13

Lighthouse Timing Index ............................................................................................................................. 14

Chart Spotlight: US Treasury yield curve .................................................................................................... 15


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TIPS-derived Inflation Expectations

Observations:

Inflation expectations are calculated by subtracting real (TIPS) yields from nominal yields Inflation expectations continue to rise The Fed prefers elevated inflation expectations in order to motivate consumers to spend. A slowing

velocity of money counters the Fed's efforts.

Recent talk from Bernanke about possible 'tapering' of QE later in 2013 led to doubts regarding theFed's policy of N-GDP targeting, only adopted in late 2012.

CONCLUSION: In order for a successful transition, Bernanke's successor (Janet Yellen or LarrySummers) needs a 'good' reception from markets. The current setback in bonds might therefore be

actually wanted / engineered by the Fed in order to create some upside potential for asset prices.


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Stock Market and TIPS-Derived Inflation Expectations

Observations:

Since January 2012, the S&P 500 is basically uncorrelated to the yield of 10-year Treasury bonds (r2 =0.02), but very much correlated to the expected rate of inflation over the next 10 years (r2 = up to

0.75).

Since mid-February 2013, the strong correlation between expected inflation and the S&P 500 Indexhas reversed into a negative one. This is quite unusual.

Conclusion:

Assuming the bond market (despite price manipulation by the Fed) correctly reflects marketexpectations, the S&P 500 should be closer to 1,450 points given inflation expectations.


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Trend: Moving Averages

Observations:

All moving averages have a positive slope (pointing upwards) The 10-day mavg is above all other averages - a good signConclusion:

The uptrend is still intact


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Trend: MACD

Observations:

The S&P 500 Index is around 9% above its 200-day moving average, which is quite 'extended' The S&P is less extended from its 100-day moving average (which is to be expected, as shorter

averages tend to follow the index more quickly)

All three derivatives of moving averages are rising, suggesting the stock market is gainingmomentum.

Conclusion:

The US stock market 'worked off' its extended condition, especially from the 200-day movingaverage. After breaking new all-time highs, the market looks like it would move higher yet.


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Stocks Above 50-Day MAVG

Observations:

80% (previously 81%) of the 500 stocks within the S&P Index are above their 50-day moving average

Conclusion:

More than half of the S&P 500 members are in a medium-term uptrend. This is a good sign. Any reading below 50% indicates trouble for the bulls.


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Stocks Above 200-Day MAVG

Observations:

90% (previously 91%) of the 500 stocks within the S&P Index are above their 200-day movingaverage

Conclusion:

More half of the stocks in the S&P 500 Index are in a long-term uptrend. This is a healthy sign. A drop below 50% would indicate trouble.


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Net New Highs: NASDAQ

Observations:

The number of Nasdaq-listed stocks with new 52-week highs exceeds the number of stocks withnew 52-week lows.

This means the current record highs are supported by a large number of individual stocks.Conclusion:

The rally has a good 'breadth'. No warning flag.


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Net New Highs: NYSE

Observations:

The number of NYSE-listed stocks with new 52-week highs is higher than the number of stocks withnew 52-week lows.

Conclusion:

The breadth of the recent stock market rally has improved further.


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New Highs/Lows Ratio: NASDAQ

Observations:

Nasdaq-listed stocks with new 52-week highs exceed the number of stocks with new 52-week lowsby a ratio of 16.5:1, with a rising trend (previously = 16:1).

The ratio has exceeded its previous peak, which can be interpreted as a positive sign. However, the ratio might have topped out in the short-term, which could warrant caution.Conclusion:

A fall in the ratio below 1 would indicate trouble. This is currently not the case. The ratio is above its 50-day moving average - a good sign.


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New Highs/Lows Ratio: NYSE

Observations:

NYSE-listed stocks with new 52-week highs exceed the number of stocks with new 52-week lows bya ratio of 7.5:1, with a rising trend (previously = 8:1).

The rally since the beginning of 2013 has been accompanied by falling peaks in the ratio, which canbe interpreted as a negative sign.

The ratio's 50-day moving average (dotted line) is pointing downwards - a negative sign. It looks as if the ratio has topped out in the short term.Conclusion:

The ratio is exceeding its 50-day moving average - a good sign.


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Risk-on / Risk-Off

The general market (SPY) is underperforming high dividend shares (SDY), (red line, bearish) Stocks are outperforming bonds (blue line, bullish) The high-yield bond ETF (HGY) is outperforming investment-grade ETF (LQD); green line (bullish)

Equal-weight ETF (RSP) is outperforming market cap-weighted ETF (SPY); green areaCONCLUSION: 3 out of 4 indicators suggest the stock market is in an uptrend


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Lighthouse Timing Index

Observations:

The Lighthouse Timing Index rose to +10 (previously: +10 points)Conclusion:

Our composite index suggests that the upwards trend is intact.Note: This index is a trend-confirming indicator, and will notbe able to anticipate market tops or

bottoms in advance. Due to smoothing of data, a certain time lag of about two weeks is to be expected.


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Chart Spotlight: US Treasury yield curve

The US Treasury yield curve is steepening While 5-year yields have not reached their peak from early July, the 30-year yields made new highs A steepening yield curve usually signaled an increased confidence in economic growth. However,

with Central Banks controlling a large part of all Treasury securities issued, the significance of yield

readings is questionable.

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