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Downtrend Broken Resist.Archive
- 5/22/2026 -
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iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ). During the week, the EWJ climbed 0.54 points, or 0.59%, and closed at 91.61 on Friday, May 22, 2026. Weekly volume was -17% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See EWJ long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 47.64 and reached 94.28 on February 12, 2026. EWJ gained -46.64 points, or -97.90%, in 174 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (62.70) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See EWJ medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on March 20, 2026 at 80.85 and reached 93.27 on May 13, 2026. EWJ gained -12.42 points, or -15.36%, in 7 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 90.93 and resistance is at 94.14. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See EWJ weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 8, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See EWJ short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on May 13, 2026 at 93.27 and reached 89.59 on May 20, 2026. EWJ lost 3.68 points, or 3.95%, in 7 days. The price is now at the 54.89% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See EWJ daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
 Candlestick pattern: [See EWJ candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Deliberation Candlestick pattern. This pattern occurs in an uptrend;it appears after a sustained upward move and suggests that the rally is losing strength and a reversal is possible. The reliability of the Bearish Deliberation pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Deliberation Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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