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Index Focus - 23 May 2017

Equity indices are positive although traders are in an understandably sombre mood after an overnight terror event. Eurozone PMI data has been largely supportive, although optimism towards OPEC has faded, the usual conflicting comments emerging in the run-up to what markets hope will be a production cut extension, perhaps even a deepening of cuts.

The UK 100  is buoyed by GBP off highs (versus USD, and extending weakness versus EUR), Banks (hopes of higher oil prices and GBP revival resulting in inflation that pushes BoE to hike), Oil (Shell rather than BP which is  hampered by GBP near highs), ABF, CRH and PRU. Weighing on the index are Tobacco & Beverages (GBP strength) and Miners (Oil lower, metals reversed). Germany’s DAX underperforms thanks to Autos and Financials (undervalued versus US) despite the EUR giving up some strength versus USD, overpowering weakness in Adidas and Vonovia.

The UK Index 100 is sideways 7490-7520, offering range trading and breakout opportunities. The DAX 30 is trying to overcome 12700 again. Bullish flag to 12750? Dow Jones Futures are showing appetite to regain 20950. Gold holds its trend of rising support at $1260 thanks to a weak USD, but unable to breach last week’s $1265 highs.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 7390? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7535?

The UK Index 100 is sideways 7490-7520, offering range trading and breakout opportunities. Bullish inverse H&S reversal still valid, potentially to 7570.

Watch levels: Bullish 7525, Bearish 7490

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 7500, 7490, 7480, 7470, 7455, 7420, 7390
  • Potential resistance: 7515, 7522, 7535, -

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 12,490? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 12,840?

The DAX 30 is trying to overcome 12700 again. Bullish flag to 12750?

Watch levels: Bullish 12680, Bearish 12650

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 12650, 12600, 12550, 12500, 12490
  • Potential resistance: 12700, 12750, 12800, 12840

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 20,375? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 21,075?

Dow Jones Futures are showing appetite to regain 20950 in an extension of its rebound from 20500.

Watch levels: Bullish 20950; Bearish 20900

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 20920, 20900, 20860, 20800, 20750, 20650, 20525
  • Potential resistance: 20950, 21000, 21030, 21050, 21075

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 $1,214? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1,265?

Gold holds its trend of rising support at $1260 thanks to a weak USD, but unable to breach last week’s $1265 highs.

Watch levels: Bullish $1262; Bearish $1258

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1260, 1258, 1255, 1252., 1250, 1246
  • Potential resistance: 1261, 1264, 1265, 1270, 1271, 1278

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

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