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Index Focus - 15 July 2016

Equity markets are negative this morning, digesting the latest terror attack on French soil (the third in 18 months). It’s perhaps difficult to admit, but markets are tending to shrug these events off more quickly each time they occur. Will we see a similar reaction over the coming trading days? While low cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet are suffering to the tune of up to 4%, likely a short term dip for these stocks, note flag carrier IAG’s shares down less than 1%. Note also shares in tour operator TUI AG finding support a mere 1.3% lower than yesterday’s close. These are small moves given what’s just happened. In terms of weightings, we note defensives (big pharma, consumer discretionary) currently holding things up while the risk plays in the miners and financials are dragging.

The UK 100  has fallen below support 6650 after breaking down out of yesterday’s rising wedge pattern. Dow Jones futures are flat since they closed yesterday evening, and perhaps looking a tad toppy given a very strong run of late. The DAX30 is pausing just above 10000 – more consolidation after yesterday’s breakout lost steam – with falling highs around 10400 still a target for bulls as long as the round number holdsGold is still under pressure from 10 July falling highs, although overnight lows $1326 are currently holding as support.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index breakout above 6745 or;
  2. Will the index fall towards 6435?

The UK 100 is still in a longer term rising wedge. However, note intersecting support around 6600 could engineer another leg higher. The RSI has turned over, but is in bullish territory and hasn’t gone overbought.

Watch levels: Bullish 6700, Bearish 6590

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 6606, 6580, 6510
  • Potential resistance: 6660, 6680, 6700

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 9150 or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 10500?

The DAX30 has broken out above its 200-day moving average, with bulls looking for a continuation towards 10380.

Watch levels: Bullish 10145, Bearish 9890

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  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 10000, 9975, 9920
  • Potential resistance: 10115, 10200, 10350

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 above highs of 18600? or;
  2. Will the index fall towards lows of 17055?

Wall Street/Dow Jones futures have flattened out around their all-time highs. Note the hourly RSI diverging bearishly and the narrowing rising wedge pattern.

Watch levels: Bullish 18610, Bearish 18320

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 18475, 18396, 18350
  • Potential resistance: 18532, 18562, 18600

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 fall towards lows of $1320? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1375?

Gold  is at the apex of a pennant pattern. Bearish continuation or bullish reversal?

Watch levels: Bullish $1335, Bearish $1329

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  • Trend: Downtrend
  • Potential support: 1331, 1330, 1325
  • Potential resistance: 1334, 1335, 1336, 1340

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

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