• Govt lifts restrictions on export to Bhutan May 16th, 2008, 23:06 - APD (Length: 1206)
• BRIC rubbishes claims of food crisis due to India, China May 16th, 2008, 23:01 - APD (Length: 1967)
• Non-basmati rice strengthens on tight supply May 16th, 2008, 22:51 - APD (Length: 1203)
• Edible oil prices up on increased demand May 16th, 2008, 22:51 - APD (Length: 1725)
• Mafia hoards 0.4 million tons rice May 16th, 2008, 21:28 - APD (Length: 2972)
• Rice bartering is ruled out May 16th, 2008, 14:18 - KRT (Length: 2730)
• Private sector wants free market May 16th, 2008, 14:18 - KRT (Length: 6402)
• Food prices have soared by the highest rate in 18 years May 16th, 2008, 07:26 - KRT (Length: 7858)
• Jim Rice to pitch for RCN: Cable co. plans Boston expansion May 16th, 2008, 07:10 - KRT (Length: 2395)
• Malaysian consumer group calls for halt of rice mkt manipulation May 16th, 2008, 01:07 - AIF (Length: 837)

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Analysis

Fri 5/16/08

Mov Avg 3 lines Indicator:

Note: In evaluating the short term, plot1 represents the fast moving average, and plot2 is the slow moving average. For the longer term analysis, plot2 is the fast moving average and plot3 is the slow moving average

Conventional Interpretation - Short Term: The market is bearish because the fast moving average is below the slow moving average.

Additional Analysis - Short Term: The market is EXTREMELY BEARISH. Everything in this indicator is pointing to lower prices: the fast average is below the slow average; the fast average is on a downward slope from the previous bar; the slow average is on a downward slope from the previous bar; and price is below the fast average and the slow average. WARNING: Market momentum slowed down on this bar. This is indicated by the fact that the difference between the two moving average lines is smaller on this bar than on the previous bar. Its possible that we may see a market rally.

Conventional Interpretation - Long Term: The market is bearish because the fast moving average is below the slow moving average.

Additional Analysis - Long Term: The market is EXTREMELY BEARISH. Everything in this indicator is pointing to lower prices: the fast average is below the slow average; the fast average is on a downward slope from the previous bar; the slow average is on a downward slope from the previous bar; and price is below the fast average and the slow average. WARNING: Market momentum slowed down on this bar. This is indicated by the fact that the difference between the two moving average lines is smaller on this bar than on the previous bar. Its possible that we may see a market rally.

Mov Avg-Exponential Indicator:

Conventional Interpretation: Price is below the moving average so the trend is down.

Additional Analysis: Market trend is DOWN.

Swing Index Indicator:

Conventional Interpretation: The swing index has crossed zero, identifying this bar as a short term pivot point.

Additional Analysis: No additional interpretation.

Volatility Indicator: Volatility is in a downtrend based on a 9 bar moving average.

Open Interest Indicator: Open Interest is trending up based on a 9 bar moving average. This is normal as delivery approaches and indicates increased liquidity.

Important: This commentary is designed solely as a training tool for the understanding of technical analysis of the financial markets. It is not designed to provide any investment or other professional advice.

Note: The above analysis is computer generated from mathematical formulae, and is provided for educational purposes only. Neither the above, nor any information on this site is intended as a trade recommendation.