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Index Focus - 24 December 2015

Equity markets are mixed this morning amid varying degrees of excitement about commodities (USD weakness) and oil (WTI, Brent criss-crossing). Volumes a lot lower for sure, being that it’s Christmas eve and today’s half day for European and US bourses will be heralding little opportunity for slow, steady gains. Much more likely, if anything, is a short sharp move in one direction or other. ‘Stability,’ therefore, not likely to remain part of the equation today.

UK 100 is still back resting on two moving averages within its late August rising channel, DAX and Wall St also consolidating after yesterday’s performances (note Dow Jones index has falling highs through December though) while Gold is holding above rising support. 

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Where next?
  1. Will the index rise above highs of 6270? or;
  2. Will the index fall towards lows of 5990?

UK 100 ‘s bounce from mid-Dec lows has stalled on low volumes ahead of the Christmas break. Consolidation ahead of another quick leg up? or have we run out of time and momentum?

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 6240, 6220, 6210
  • Potential resistance: 6265, 6270

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Where next?
  1. Will the index rally towards highs of 10825? or;
  2. Will the index fall towards lows of 10120?

Germany’s DAX  just below 17 Dec falling highs and flat thus far today. Again, blame those light volumes – both buying and selling. Daily RSI still just positive.

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 10725, 10700, 10635
  • Potential resistance: 10765, 10795, 10835

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 17810? or;
  2. Will the index fall back towards lows of 17115?

US Dow Jones futures consolidating above their 200-day MA. Scope for another bullish flag completion? Daily RSI has now ticked up into positive territory…

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Possible support

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  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 17536, 17500, 17450
  • Potential resistance: 17600, 17650, 17760

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 rise towards highs of $1080? or;
  2. Will Gold fall towards lows of $1063?

Gold is itself trending sideways this morning with potential for another leg higher following yesterday’s gains on USD weakness. Short term RSI is positive while the daily is neutral. Again, is there time?

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Possible support

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Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1073, 1072, 1069
  • Potential resistance: 1075, 1076, 1077

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

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