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Index Focus - 12 May 2017

Equity indices are mixed as a buoyant UK Index (GBP weakness) and DAX (despite EUR strength) trade at odds with hungover Wall St futures, the latter following disappointing results from Macy’s that left investors fearful that poor US Retail Sales this afternoon fuelling the fires of a hard data (growth) vs soft data (surveys) debate and whether equities are overvalued.

The UK 100 is up thanks to healthcare (AZN drug trial results), interest in VOD ahead of results next week, HSBC tests March highs , BT benefits from bargain hunting post-results and BP enjoys the oil price bounce. Hampering sentiment are LLOY (bearish reversal), GLEN, RIO & BLT (depressed copper; China concerns), RDS (bounce paused), RR (topped out) and BARC (CEO woes). Germany’s DAX sees gains for Deutsche Telekom (results yesterday, US M&A) and Merck (AZN drug result) eclipsing losses for Thyssenkrupp (profits warning) and several ex-dividends (BMW, Adidas, Fresenius Medical)

The UK Index 100 continues to try and break and hold above 7400. The DAX 30 remains pressured at 12740 via falling highs since last Friday. Dow Jones Futures are back below 20900, struggling with falling highs resistance. Gold’s bullish reversal has taken it back above $1225.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 7085? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7450?

The UK Index 100 continues to try and break and hold above 7400.

Watch levels: Bullish 7410 Bearish 7385

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 7395, 7385, 7370, 7360, 7340, 7320, 7300
  • Potential resistance: 7400, 7410, 7440, 7448, -

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

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 11,960? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 12,875?

DAX 30 remains pressured at 12740 via falling highs since last Friday. Bearish descending triangle top?

Watch levels: Bullish 12740 Bearish 12710

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 12710, 12700, 12660, 12600, 12500, 12400
  • Potential resistance: 12740, 12750, 12770, 12785, 12800, 12850, 12875

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

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 20,800? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 21,070?

Dow Jones Futures are back below 20900, struggling with falling highs resistance.

Watch levels: Bullish 20900; Bearish 20860

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 20865, 20840, 20820, 20800
  • Potential resistance: 20880, 20895, 20920, 20940, 20960, 20980, 21000

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

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Where next?
  1. Will Gold fall below lows of $1,195? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1,295?

Gold bullish reversal has taken it back above $1225. Note RSI rebound from oversold. Potential to regain $1250?

Watch levels: Bullish $1230; Bearish $1225

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1228, 1226, 1224, 1220, 1218, 1215
  • Potential resistance: 1230, 1235, 1241, 1245, 1250, 1257, 1260

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

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