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EWJ sees its 50-day moving average cross bearishly below its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for EWJ moved below the 200-day moving average on December 20, 2024. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 64 cases where EWJ's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
EWJ moved below its 50-day moving average on December 30, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for EWJ crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on December 23, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where EWJ declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for EWJ entered a downward trend on January 02, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on January 03, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on EWJ as a result. In of 96 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for EWJ just turned positive on January 07, 2025. Looking at past instances where EWJ's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 54 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where EWJ advanced for three days, in of 310 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
EWJ may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
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