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Index Focus - 29 August 2017

Equities are firmly in the red after North Korea delivered its biggest provocation in  two decades by firing a ballistic missile over Japan, adding fuel to the fires of geopolitical uncertainty. The rush for safe havens and ditching of the USD is resulting in more unwelcome GBP and EUR strength, hurting the UK Index and DAX, while the US and oil markets deal with the effects of Hurricane Harvey.

The UK 100 is being dragged lower by heavyweights with FX exposure, financials and base metal miners. The only help at hand for the UK index comes from precious metals miners benefiting from demand for their safe haven wares. Germany’s DAX is suffering from across-the-board weakness, most notably from ProSieben (weaker Q3 ad outlook), but also financials (incl. insurers on Hurricane) and industrials, while a mix of consumer, real estate and medical fare best.

The UK Index 100 has bounced from another test of 7300. The DAX 30 has extended its downtrend to test 11900. Dow Jones Futures are holding June rising support at 21650.  Gold has potential to extend its July/Aug bullish flag to $1340.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 7,290? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7,445?

The UK Index 100 has bounced from another test of 7300. hindered by GBP strength and general risk aversion. Rebound or tease?

  • Watch levels: Bullish 7320Bearish 7300

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 7305, 7300, 7290
  • Potential resistance: 7320, 7335, 7350, 7370, 7390, 7400

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 12,900? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 11,845?

The DAX 30 has extended its downtrend to test 11900, hindered by EUR strength

  • Watch levels: Bullish 11930, Bearish 11900

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  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 11900, 11880, 11870, 11845
  • Potential resistance: 11930, 11960, 12000, 12040, 12080

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 21,000? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 22,200

Dow Jones Futures are holding June rising support at 21650. Rebound after weakness?

  • Watch levels: Bullish 21,685; Bearish 21,660

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 21660, 21650, 21600, 21540, 21500
  • Potential resistance: 21685, 61700, 21730, 21760, 21800

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 $1120? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1,340?

Gold has potential to extend its July/Aug bullish flag to $1340. RSI in upper half of range = bullish.

  • Watch levels: Bullish $1325 Bearish $1315

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1320, 1315, 1310, 1305, 1300, 1295, 1290
  • Potential resistance: 1325, 1340, 1350, 1360, 1375

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

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