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Insurance Australia Group Limited – IAG analysis and Elliott Wave technical forecast [Video]

Today, we update our Elliott Wave analysis for the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) featuring INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED – IAG. Currently, ASX:IAG is nearing the completion of a B-grey wave and is setting up for another downward movement. There is no indication of a Bullish trend emerging, and it remains risky to consider a Long position at this stage.

ASX: Insurance Australia Group Limited – IAG one-day chart (semilog scale) analysis

Function: Major trend (Minor degree, grey).

Mode: Motive.

Structure: Impulse.

Position: Wave c))-navy of Wave B-grey.

Details:

Wave 3)-orange has finalized as a five-wave structure, and wave 4)-orange is unfolding lower in a Zigzag labeled A, B, C-grey.
Wave A-grey is complete, while wave B-grey is progressing higher as an Expanded Flat. The final movement, c))-navy, is expected to reach between 8.27 - 8.48.

Invalidation point: The end of wave b))-navy.

ASX: Insurance Australia Group Limited – IAG four-hour chart analysis

Function: Major trend (Minor degree, grey).

Mode: Motive.

Structure: Impulse.

Position: Wave c))-navy of Wave B-grey.

Details:

At a closer look, since the 7.420 level, wave B-grey has been developing as an Expanded Flat—a sideways pattern lacking significant strength.
Wave b))-navy shows more complexity than wave a))-navy, and now wave c))-navy is demonstrating stronger movement compared to a))b))-navy, characteristic of a Flat pattern.
It is likely to approach the resistance range between 8.267 - 8.480 before wave B-grey concludes and wave C-grey starts pushing lower.

Invalidation point: 7.100.

Conclusion

Our latest analysis, contextual trend forecasting, and short-term outlook for ASX: INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED – IAG offer readers valuable insights into current market movements and trading strategies. We provide key price points that serve as validation or invalidation signals for our wave count to build confidence in our analysis.

By integrating all these factors, we aim to deliver an objective and professional perspective on market trends.

Insurance Australia Group Limited – IAG analysis and Elliott Wave technical forecast [Video]

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Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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