The Dow Industrial Average reversal to a primary up-trend has now been confirmed by the S&P 500. Expect a test of the 2007 highs at 14000. While the market is recovering, this is more a function of cheap money than a booming economy — the old maxim still applies: Don't fight the Fed. Milder than expected employment losses may hint at a soft landing, but the housing market collapse and resultant credit squeeze are likely to plague the economy for some time. Banking, housing and other cyclical sectors should be treated with caution.
The FTSE 100 and Nikkei 225 have also confirmed the Dow signal, while Asia-Pacific markets all look promising