Getting latest data loading
Home / Index Focus / Index Focus

This report is not a personal recommendation and does not take into account your personal circumstances or appetite for risk.

Index Focus - 11 April 2016

Equities are strong thus far on a nonetheless choppy Monday trading session. Possibly still helped by oil price strength, although we note both benchmarks now selling back from their week-end highs – highs made on data that typically has a short lifetime.  Having said that, the run up to this week’s Doha meeting should keep oil price movement to a minimum. The UK 100 made a brief strong pop to take it back above 6200 on Copper & Iron Ore gains  – seemingly themselves helped by indications the Chinese economy has seen some positive changes so far in 2016 – but has since sold back below the bugbear level once more. DAX30 is also coming back from its own bounce which briefly broke the 9675 level. Wall Street/Dow is still contending with a week of falling highs, despite showing strength on Friday. Gold has come back from early gains to test 3 day rising lows.

Click below to expand sections

Where next?
  1. Will the index rise back above 6230? or;
  2. Will the index fall towards lows of 6060?

The UK 100  is still sitting tentatively just above 6200 thanks to the rally in early trading. Yet to be seen whether profit taking will precede more northerly progress.

Solid Green line
Possible support

Solid Red line
Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 6200, 6193, 6187, 6175, 6164
  • Potential resistance: 6210, 6222, 6230

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

Click here for help with Support & Resistance Click here for help with technicals

Where next?
  1. Will the index rise towards highs of 10100?  or;
  2. Will the index fall towards lows of 9450?

The DAX’s breakout last week above 30 March falling highs has gained traction with another breakout of 9673 this morning. 9729 the new key bullish watch level. Failure to do this could see a pullback to trade around the 3-week trend line once more.

Solid Green line
Possible support

Solid Red line
Possible resistance

  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 9674, 9625, 9579
  • Potential resistance: 9704, 9730, 9750

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

Click here for help with Support & Resistance Click here for help with technicals

Where next?
  1. Will the index rise towards highs of 17850? or;
  2. Will the index fall towards lows of 15450?

The Dow Jones is consolidating amid its 2-month uptrend. RSI and Momentum are testing their April falling highs which should encourage bulls looking for an eventual continuation. If rising support fails, however, note potential for the formation of a falling channel.

Solid Green line
Possible support

Solid Red line
Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 17495, 17474, 17412
  • Potential resistance: 17650, 17670, 17720

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

Click here for help with Support & Resistance Click here for help with technicals

Where next?
  1. Will Gold fall towards lows of $1208? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1285?

Gold has had a strong few days on a weaker USD and is currently pausing at resistance around $1253. A pullback to test support around $1210 would excite bears looking for further downside.

Solid Green line
Possible support

Solid Red line
Possible resistance

  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1240, 1236, 1223
  • Potential resistance: 1253, 1260, 1271

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

Click here for help with Support & Resistance Click here for help with technicals

Back to Top

This research is produced by Accendo Markets Limited. Research produced and disseminated by Accendo Markets is classified as non-independent research, and is therefore a marketing communication. This investment research has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote its independence and it is not subject to the prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research. This research does not constitute a personal recommendation or offer to enter into a transaction or an investment, and is produced and distributed for information purposes only.

Accendo Markets considers opinions and information contained within the research to be valid when published, and gives no warranty as to the investments referred to in this material. The income from the investments referred to may go down as well as up, and investors may realise losses on investments. The past performance of a particular investment is not necessarily a guide to its future performance. Prepared by Michael van Dulken, Head of Research

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
.