Getting latest data loading
Home / Index Focus / Index Focus

This report is not a personal recommendation and does not take into account your personal circumstances or appetite for risk.

Index Focus - 5 January 2017

Equity markets are flat to lower despite impressive European macro data (UK PMI Services at 12 month high and Eurozone PPI positive for first time since mid-2013) as continued US Dollar weakness hampers the UK Index ‘s corporates and the DAX’s exporters. Despite coming off its lows after a mixed reading of the Fed’s December meeting minutes last night (Hawkish or apprehensive of Trump policies?) the USD remains a way off Tuesday’s 14-year high reading; apprehensiveness ahead of tomorrow’s jobs report could be to blame. A special note should be made of the UK 100 having reached a fresh all-time high as the UK Housebuilders sector reacts favourably to Persimmon’s FY trading update.

The UK 100 improved on Tuesday’s 7206 mark to post a fresh all-time high at 7210 earlier before easing back. The DAX 30 is pulling off slightly after an early morning rally to 11595 highs despite positive European macro data. Dow Jones Futures have bounced from 19900 to continue the 2017 uptrend. Gold has fallen slightly from one month highs of $1179.50 as the Dollar recovers from its lows after the metal’s overnight $1165 breakout.

Click below to expand sections 

Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 7,075? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7,210?

The UK 100 improved on Tuesday’s 7206 mark to post a fresh intraday all-time high at 7210 earlier before easing. Could a bounce at week-long 7180 rising lows support see another notch in the belt before market close?

Watch levels: Bullish 7205, Bearish 7175

Solid Green line
Possible support

Solid Red line
Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 7195, 7190, 7180, 7170, 7160
  • Potential resistance: 7200, 7205, 7210, -

Important: The information provided above does not constitute advice or opinion and must only be regarded as technical observations.

Click here for help with Support & Resistance Click here for help with technicals

Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 11,400? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 11,645?

The DAX 30 is pulling off slightly after an early morning rally to 11595 highs despite positive European macro data. Another bounce at 11540?

Watch levels: Bullish 11600, Bearish 11535

Solid Green line
Possible support

Solid Red line
Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 11550, 11480, 11460, 11420, 11400
  • Potential resistance: 11560, 11575, 11590, 11600, 11620, 11645

Important: The information provided above does not constitute advice or opinion and must only be regarded as technical observations.

Click here for help with Support & Resistance Click here for help with technicals

Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 19,720? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 20,000?

Dow Jones Futures have bounced from 19900 to continue its 2017 uptrend.

Watch levels: Bullish 19950, Bearish 19870

Solid Green line
Possible support

Solid Red line
Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 19920, 19900, 19880, 19870, 19850, 19830
  • Potential resistance: 19940, 19950, 19975, 19985, 20000, -

Important: The information provided above does not constitute advice or opinion and must only be regarded as technical observations.

Click here for help with Support & Resistance Click here for help with technicals

Where next?
  1. Will Gold fall towards lows of $1,123? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1,230?

Gold has fallen slightly from one month highs of $1179.50 as the Dollar recovers from its lows after the metal’s overnight $1165 breakout.

Watch levels: Bullish $1180, Bearish $1170

Solid Green line
Possible support

Solid Red line
Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1170, 1166, 1164, 1162, 1160, 1156
  • Potential resistance: 1180, 1185, 1190, 1195, 1205, 1215

Important: The information provided above does not constitute advice or opinion and must only be regarded as technical observations.

Click here for help with Support & Resistance Click here for help with technicals

Back to Top

This research is produced by Accendo Markets Limited. Research produced and disseminated by Accendo Markets is classified as non-independent research, and is therefore a marketing communication. This investment research has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote its independence and it is not subject to the prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research. This research does not constitute a personal recommendation or offer to enter into a transaction or an investment, and is produced and distributed for information purposes only.

Accendo Markets considers opinions and information contained within the research to be valid when published, and gives no warranty as to the investments referred to in this material. The income from the investments referred to may go down as well as up, and investors may realise losses on investments. The past performance of a particular investment is not necessarily a guide to its future performance. Prepared by Michael van Dulken, Head of Research

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
.