A five-wave cycle was completed on the rise from the June 6, 2010 low of 13.82 cents to a record high of 36.08 cents, and the consequent decline has been too deep to be considered a retracement. Instead, it could be part of a long-term downtrend.
Wave pattern suggests a double zigzag mode for the current slide, labeled as "a-b-c-x-a-b-c", with the second wave "a" to unfold towards 22.32 cents, the 61.8 percent Fibonacci retracement on the rise from 13.82 cents to 36.08 cents.
The downside, however, could be extended much lower, as the major downtrend is eyeing an eventual target at 15 cents. Upon hitting 22.32 cents, sugar is expected to extend its loss to 19.07 cents.
Only a rise above 30 cents could abort the bearish outlook.
** Wang Tao is a Reuters market analyst for commodities and energy technicals. The views expressed are his own.
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