Lighthouse Weekly Chart Window - 2013-08-19

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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: Silver ................................................................................................................................. 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 and to

deflate the real value of debt. 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: Global central banks are the only buyers of Treasury bonds with 5yr+ maturity left inthe market. Despite the Fed absorbing more than 100% of net issuance of 10yr+ maturities, yields

continue to rise (from 1.65 to 2.85%). If the Fed concludes it has lost control over yields, there are

only two options: increase QE (instead of 'tapering') or announce a yield cap (Fed commits to

purchase every T-bond until yield drop below a certain level).


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Stock Market and TIPS-Derived Inflation Expectations

Observations:

This time we show a longer-term correlation chart. Given inflation expectations, the S&P 500's predicted value is 1,242 (25% below today's level). Deviations from the mean and deviations from predicted values happen, and they can last for

several months.

Eventually, reality catches up to the stock market. If the stock market was 'right', inflationexpectations would have to increase to 3.65%. This would imply a real yield on 10-year T-bonds ofnegative 0.80%. The Fed would have to buy more, not less, T-bonds to prevent nominal yields from

rising higher.

CONCLUSION: Either the stock market is 'too high' or inflation expectations are 'too low'. With the Fed

apparently giving up inflation targeting, the former seems more likely.


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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 could be topping out, suggesting the stock market is losingmomentum.

Conclusion:

The US stock market needs to 'work off' its extended condition, especially from the 200-day movingaverage. A correction looks likely.


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Stocks Above 50-Day MAVG

Observations:

73% (previously 79%) of the 500 stocks within the S&P Index are above their 50-day moving average 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 The indicator has breached its 30-day moving average (dotted line), a first warning sign.

CONCLUSION: The solidity of the latest bull market is fading. Caution is warranted.


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Stocks Above 200-Day MAVG

Observations:

87% (previously 89%) of the 500 stocks within the S&P Index are above their 200-day movingaverage

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. The index has breached its 50-day moving average - a first warning sign.

CONCLUSION: Too early to say if this is just a correction (like in June) or something bigger (summer

2011).


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Net New Highs: NYSE

Observations:

The number of NYSE-listed stocks with new 52-week highs is equal the number of stocks with new52-week lows.

The breadth of the recent stock market rally has deteriorated and could have peaked.

Conclusion: A breach of its 30-day moving average (dotted line) has not yet occurred, but looks likely to

happen. If the stock market was to enter a correction we would need to see new lows exceeding newhighs (resulting in a negative slope for the red line).


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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 10:1, with a falling trend (previously = 14:1).

The ratio is above its 50-day moving average - a good sign. However, the index has breached its 50-day moving average, which can be interpreted as a negative

sign.

A fall in the ratio below 1 would indicate trouble. This is currently not the case.CONCLUSION: The strength of the bull market is fading.


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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 4:1, with a falling trend (previously = 6:1).

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. The ratio has breached its 50-day moving average - a bad sign. The ratio has fallen below 5.0 - a negative sign.Conclusion:

This indicator has now given a "sell" signal.


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Risk-on / Risk-Off

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

Equal-weight ETF (RSP) is performing in line with market cap-weighted ETF (SPY); green area(neutral)

CONCLUSION: 2 out of 4 indicators suggest the stock market is in an uptrend


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Lighthouse Timing Index

Observations:

The Lighthouse Timing Index fell sharply to zero (previously: +10 points)Conclusion:

Our composite index suggests that the upwards trend has ended, but has not yet enough evidenceto recommend shorting the market.

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: Silver

Silver managed to catch up to gold with a weekly gain of 13% (gold: +5%)

Silver has began to outperform gold (red line) Silver mining stocks are outperforming silver (purple line).

CONCLUSION: These are encouraging signs for silver investors.

Any questions or feedback welcome.

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