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Index Focus - 23 September 2016

Equity indices are displaying oft seen Friday weakness, investors digesting strong 3-4% rallies of the last week/10-days and the latest outlook on monetary policy from the BoJ and Fed. The former remains dovish but the latter is at pains to suggest a December rate hike. A USD rebound and Oil prices peaking are thus serving to check a Mining sector rally, even if commodity prices themselves remain bid on a revival of confidence in China and Emerging markets. Banks remain pressured by the prospect of lower rates for longer and global growth uncertainty. Defensives more in favour into week-end.

The UK 100 is back from Sept 6935 highs, doing its best to hold above 6880 to maintain the uptrend since mid-month. The DAX 30 has rolled over to test 10650 after its strong 10500-10700 jump yesterday. Dow Jones Futures are back from August falling highs at 18450. Intersecting 11-month support at 18350? Gold has faltered at $1345 in response to the USD rebound which keeps it within the confines of its July narrowing pattern.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 6640? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 6935?

The UK 100 is back from Sept 6935 highs (also 17-month falling highs resistance), doing its best to hold above 6880 to maintain the uptrend since mid-month. Breakdown, or bounce-back?

Watch levels: Bullish 6905, Bearish 6875

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 6890, 6880, 6870, 6860, 6850, 6820, 6800
  • Potential resistance: 6900, 6905, 6910, 6920, 6935, 6955

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 10770? or;
  2. Will the index fall towards lows of 10250?

The DAX 30 has rolled over to test 10650 after its strong 10500-10700 jump yesterday. Like the UK Index the sell-off was inspired by 18-month falling highs resistance.

Watch levels: Bullish 10650, Bearish 10630

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  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 10625, 10600, 10560, 10550, 10525, 10500
  • Potential resistance: 10645, 10650, 10655, 10660, 10670, 10685

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 17900? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 18545?

Dow Jones Futures are back from August falling highs at 18450 after completing  yesterday’s bullish flag. Intersecting 11-month support at 18350?

Watch levels: Bullish 18380, Bearish 18340

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Possible support

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 18350, 18300, 18280, 18250, 18230, 18200
  • Potential resistance: 18370, 18395, 18420, 18450, 18500, 18550

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 $1375? or;
  2. Will Gold fall towards lows of $1305?

Gold has faltered at $1345 in response to the USD rebound which keeps it within the confines of its July narrowing pattern. Back to the floor?

Watch levels: Bullish $1338, Bearish $1333

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 1335, 1334, 1332, 1330, 1328, 1326, 1324, 1320
  • Potential resistance: 1336, 1337, 1338, 1340, 1341.5, 1344, 1350, 1353

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

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