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Index Focus - 1 November 2017

Indices are distinctly mixed this morning with the German DAX and US Dow Jones pushing fresh highs. The former plays catch-up from holiday, helped by the EUR remaining under pressure. The latter benefits from tech sector gains, supportive earnings reports and tax reform optimism. The UK UK Index is flat due to some disappointing results and good manufacturing data inspiring unhelpful GBP strength, countering positive macro data from China supportive of Miners.

The UK 100 is flat as gains for Miners (China PMI), Oil majors (oil highs, API), AZN/GSK (drug news), PPB (results) VOD and BATS fight off negative contributions from STAN/NXT (poor results), MKS/ABF (NXT read across) and RB.

Germany’s DAX plays catch up from a day’s holiday, with strength across the board, led by Infineon Technologies (Apple iPhone X demand), Autos (Honda ups forecasts), Industrials, Personal Goods and Utilities, while Adidas (Under Armour read across), Deutsche Telekom (Sprint/T-Mobile deal collapse?)and Prosiebansat.1 nurse losses.

The UK Index 100 is back from 7530 highs, but holding above 7500. The DAX 30 has accelerated towards the 13500 ceiling of a 2-month rising channel. The Dow Jones Futures have bounced off rising support at 23400. Gold has turned back from $1281, still hindered by 2-week falling highs.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 7,427? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards record highs of 7,555?

The UK Index 100 is back from 7530 highs, but holding above 7500.

  • Watch levels: Bullish 7,530, Bearish 7,490

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 7500, 7475, 7445, 7427
  • Potential resistance: 7530, 7555

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 11,900? or;
  2. Will the index rise to fresh record highs above 13,500?

The DAX 30 has accelerated towards the 13500 ceiling of a 2-month rising channel.

  • Watch levels: Bullish 13460, Bearish 13,435

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 13435, 13400, 13360, 13340, 13320, 13300
  • Potential resistance: 13460, 13480, 13500, -

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 21,710? or;
  2. Will the index rise to fresh highs above 23,600?

Dow Jones Futures have bounced off rising support at 23400 in a 2-month up channel

  • Watch levels: Bullish 23,520; Bearish 23,480

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 23500, 23480, 23460, 23440, 23420, 23400
  • Potential resistance: 23520, 23600, -

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 $1,264? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1,291?

Gold has turned back from $1281, still hindered by 2-week falling highs.

  • Watch levels: Bullish $1281, Bearish $1275

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 1276, 1274, 1272, 1270, 1268, 1266, 1264
  • Potential resistance: 1279, 1281, 1283, 1284, 1286, 1291

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

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