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Index Focus - 5 September 2017

European equities are positive to differing degrees. The UK UK Index needs a catalyst to escape this week’s range, Germany’s DAX is flirting with a bullish breakout on Autos-friendly rhetoric from Merkel and Dow Jones futures are testing their highs of the week before investors return from the Labor day long weekend. Sentiment is positive despite ongoing geopolitical issues, investors further demonstrating their thick skin. Helping out is a combination of M&A from both sides of the Atlantic, stable macro data in the Eurozone and continued gains for metals and oil.

The UK UK 100  is flat as the positive contribution from BP & RDSb (oil up), SHP, AZN & GSK (continued bargain hunting), BHP & GLEN (metals rally), VOD & DGE (defensive) is countered by a negative impact from RB (exec departure woes of yesterday), HSBC (Asia exposure) and FRES (Gold rally stalled; USD stronger). Germany’s DAX outperforms markedly (+0.7%) thanks to gains for Autos (+1.5%; Merkel said diesel needed as bridge to electric) and Merck (+3%; considering sale of $1bn consumer health unit).

The UK Index 100 is 7400-40 rangebound, awaiting a catalyst for a break. The DAX 30 is flirting with a bullish breakout at 12200. Dow Jones Futures sit within what may be a bullish ascending triangle to 22000 or better. Gold has pulled back from highs to test $1330 for support.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 7,285? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7,550?

The UK Index 100 is 7400-40 rangebound, awaiting a catalyst for a break. RSI neutral

  • Watch levels: Bullish 7,440 Bearish 7,400

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 7415, 7405, 7400, 7380, 7350, 7300
  • Potential resistance: 7435, 7440, 7450, 7460, 7500, 7550

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 11,865? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 12,900?

The DAX 30 is flirting with a bullish breakout at 12200.

  • Watch levels: Bullish 12,215, Bearish 12,180

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Bullish reversal?
  • Potential support: 12190, 12165, 12150, 12110
  • Potential resistance: 12210, 12250, 12275, 12300

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 21,650? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 22,180

Dow Jones Futures are flat, unmoved from yesterday’s narrowing 21930-50 range. Note RSI stuck below neutral.

  • Watch levels: Bullish 21,950; Bearish 21,920

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 21930, 21920, 21900, 21880, 21850, 21835, 21800
  • Potential resistance: 21940, 21950, 21980, 22000, 22020, 22040

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 $1,250? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1,340?

Gold have pulled back from highs to test $1330 for support.

  • Watch levels: Bullish $1333 Bearish $1330

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend, waning?
  • Potential support: 1332, 1331, 1330, 1329.5, 1327, 1325, 1320 1320
  • Potential resistance: 1333, 1335, 1338, 1340

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

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