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Equities are mixed this morning with the UK Index and Wall St futures benefiting from a quartet of good news, however, the DAX remains stifled by Euro currency strength. Firstly, we had improved China PMI data, with the Caixin composite reaching 11-month highs. Secondly, the oil price continues to climb from recent lows after a US stockpile drawdown last night and ongoing hopes that the Doha meeting on 17 April will result in a production freeze. Thirdly, the Republican nomination circus threw a welcome curveball with Ted Cruz trumping rival Donald in the Wisconsin primaries. And lastly, while the Pfizer-Allergan deal collapsed may have dented stateside M&A sentiment, the European reaction has been more positive with hopes high that Pfizer’s quest to add growth will ultimately see it plump for a European healthcare name as opposed to simply purchasing a US one already domiciled on this side of the pond.
UK 100 bounced off 6060 and climbed back above 6100. DAX30 sell-off and breakdown has resulted in completion of bearish double-top at 9500. Wall Street trading between diverging trend lines of resistance and support 17580-17720. Gold still held back by 3-week falling highs at $1230.
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The UK 100 bounce has seen the index climb back above the 6100 level, the mid-point of its 5-week sideways range. Rising lows since yesterday’s bottom. Bullish channel or bearish flag?
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The DAX has completed its bearish double-top pattern at 9500. Downside over? The long candlestick wick of today suggests this may be the case, especially with RSI have recovered from oversold.
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The Dow Jones finds itself between diverging trendlines of support and resistance after the recent sell-off halted at 17600.
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Gold remains hindered by both the trend of falling highs resistance of the last few weeks as well as today’s improved risk appetite dampening demand for the safehaven.
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