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Index Focus – 24 Oct - 24 October 2014

Markets are off to a weaker start across the board this morning after news that a patient had tested positive for Ebola in New York caused a pull back in the States towards the close. This looks to be a body blow for sentiment after a couple of positive sessions looked like the markets were attempting to get back on track after last week’s heavy losses.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index rise towards highs of 6906? or;
  2. Will the index fall below lows of 6008?

The UK’s UK 100  is still struggling around its 20 day moving average after a few more failed attempts at a break above it yesterday. Sentiment may have been hit today as the first case of Ebola hit New York overnight.

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways, Correction
  • Potential support: 6337, 6267, 6244
  • Potential resistance: 6410, 6501, 66618

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Where next?
  1. Will the index rise towards highs of 10000? or;
  2. Will the index fall below lows of 8100?

Germany’s DAX managed to sustain a break above prior resistance as well as its 20 day moving average, which had been a tricky level for the past few sessions. Support may come firstly at 8980 then at 8900 and 8880, whilst resistance may been seen at 9135, 9232 and the 50 day moving average at 9341.

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways, Correction
  • Potential support: 8980, 8900, 8880
  • Potential resistance: 9135, 9232, 9341

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 rise towards highs of 17366? or;
  2. Will the index fall below lows of 15800?

The US Dow Jones found resistance at its 200 day moving average last night after briefly breaking above it before a late pull back on news that the first case of Ebola had hit New York. The 200 day moving average will likely provide resistance again today with support to the downside coming firstly around 16522.

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Sideways, Correction
  • Potential support: 16646, 16522, 16356
  • Potential resistance: 16708, 16811, 16881

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

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