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Index Focus - 6 January 2017

Sentiment towards risk appetite is traditionally muted in the run-up to this afternoon’s monthly US jobs report. While the Non-Farm Payrolls print and Unemployment rate are oft considered barometers for the US economy (adding jobs? More people working?) any big move in the Wages Growth metric may be more significant, potentially altering expectations on inflationary pressure and the pace of Fed rates hikes this year. UK Index being held back by a stronger GBP hurting defensives and the Oil majors despite Crude prices recovering, offsetting  welcome assistance from big Financials.

The UK 100  remains in the middle of its 7180-7210 shallow rising channel. The DAX 30 is trading around 11560 within a narrowing range. Bullish consolidation before a breakout? Dow Jones Futures are still easing back from 19900, but could be forming a bullish flag back up towards 20,000. Gold has bounced off 2017 intersecting support at $1174 and overcome the overnight downtrend. Another leg higher helped by a USD under pressure?

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 7,090? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7,210?

The UK 100 remains in the middle of its 7180-7210 shallow rising channel, up off its lows bit with falling highs since yesterday’s fresh all-time high.

Watch levels: Bullish 7205, Bearish 7175

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 7185, 7180, 7172, 7166, 7160, 7150, 7120, 7090
  • Potential resistance: 7195, 7200, 7202, 7205, 7210, -

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 11,400? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 11,645?

The DAX 30 is trading around 11560 within a narrowing range. Bullish consolidation via pennant or flag before another breakout?

Watch levels: Bullish 11585, Bearish 11540

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 11550, 11545, 11530, 11480, 11460, 11420, 11400
  • Potential resistance: 11570, 11580, 11590, 11600, 11620, 11645

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 19,720? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 20,000?

Dow Jones Futures are still easing back from 19900, but could be forming a bullish flag back up towards 20,000

Watch levels: Bullish 19895, Bearish 19865

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 19870, 19860, 19846, 19840, 19825, 19810, 19780
  • Potential resistance: 19885, 19890, 19900, 19910, 19920, 19945, 19960

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 $1,146? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1,185?

Gold has bounced off 2017 intersecting support at $1174 and overcome the overnight downtrend. Another leg higher helped by a USD under pressure?

Watch levels: Bullish $1179, Bearish $1177

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1178, 1177, 1176, 1175, 1174, 1170, 1168, 1160
  • Potential resistance: 1179, 1180, 1181.5, 1182, 1185, 1190, 1195

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

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