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Index Focus - 10 August 2017

Equities remain under pressure from geopolitical tensions (albeit calmer) but are also being impacted by ex-dividends and macro data. The UK UK Index has broken lower following a disappointing trio of mixed UK Ind/Manuf Production, another Construction Output decline and a wider trade deficit. Germany’s DAX underperforms, also breaking lower, in spite of a weaker EUR, due to uninspiring corporate  results.

The UK UK 100  derives most of its declines from an army of ex-dividends (incl. RDS, BP, DGE, LLOY, BT, RIO, GSK, AZN) while heavyweight HSBC pitches in with defensives (ULVR, RB and BATS) and GLEN & PRU are dragged lower after results. The only major helper today is Coca Cola HBC after profits rose on strong volume growth.

Germany’s DAX underperform,s despite a weaker EUR, as results from Henkel drag Consumer peers lower and the update insurer Munich Re weighs on a financials sector which is already suffering from an absence of appetite for risk.

The UK Index 100 has broken below 7450, extending its retrace towards the 7365 floor its 6-week rising channel. The DAX 30 has broken below hitherto August support at 12100. Dow Jones Futures continue to hold around 22000. Gold remains on course for a test of $1300 and completion of a bullish flag.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 7,300? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7,550

The UK Index 100 has broken below 7450, extending its retrace towards the 7365 floor its 6-week rising channel.

  • Watch levels: Bullish 7425, Bearish 7400

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Possible support

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  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 7405, 7400, 7385, 7365, 7350, 7300
  • Potential resistance: 7425, 7435, 7450, 7465, 7485, 7500

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 11,955? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 12,945?

The DAX 30 has broken below hitherto August support at 12100

  • Watch levels: Bullish 12080, Bearish 12050

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 12060, 12050, 12000, 11955
  • Potential resistance: 12080, 12100, 12120, 12140, 12160, 12180

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 21,500? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 22,180?

Dow Jones Futures continue to hold around 22000. Beware RSI now in bearish lower half.

  • Watch levels: Bullish 22,030; Bearish 21,985

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Possible support

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 21985, 21970, 21940, 21900, 21845, 21800
  • Potential resistance: 22030, 22060, 22100, 22180, -

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 towards lows of $1,125? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1,340?

Gold remains on course for a test of $1300 and completion of a bullish flag.

  • Watch levels: Bullish $1281, Bearish $1277

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Possible support

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1278, 1275, 1271, 1267, 1265, 1260
  • Potential resistance: 1280, 1281, 1284, 1290, 1295

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

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