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Index Focus - 20 October 2016

Equities are pretty flat this morning during the lull between what was always destined to be a slightly less fiery third and final US presidential debate overnight (shots fired across both bows nonetheless) and the ECB’s policy update press conference this afternoon. Major indices are holding ground around recent highs, assuming Clinton will ultimately trump her adversary, all the while waiting for the next stimulus tweak from a major central bank. USD strength hindering metals but Oil happy to run with production cut optimism.

The UK Index 100 back from 3-day highs but holding above 7000 and with rising support. The DAX 30 is back from 10695 highs, holding its week-long uptrend at 10660. But is negative divergence a worry? Dow Jones Futures are sideways at 18225 in what could prove a bullish flag or bearish double top. Gold has eased from its breakout highs due to a stronger USD and less Trump fear. Uptrend still valid to allow bullish triple-bottom to complete at $1280.

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Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 6930? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7131?

The UK 100 back from 3-day highs but holding above 7000 and with rising support. Bullish ascending triangle? Breakout and another rally back to challenge the highs?

Watch levels: Bullish 7040, Bearish 6990

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 7010, 7005, 6990, 6980, 6975, 6760, 6950, 6940
  • Potential resistance: 7015, 7020, 7035, 7050, 7080, 7100, 7130

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 10350? or;
  2. Will the index rise above highs of 10695?

The DAX 30 is back from 10695 highs, holding its week-long uptrend at 10660. But is negative divergence between price and RSI a worry? Breakdown from bearish rising wedge on the cards?

Watch levels: Bullish 10705, Bearish 10635

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 10660, 10650, 10640, 10620, 10600, 10590, 10580
  • Potential resistance: 10675, 10680, 10695, 10705, 10750, 10780, 10800

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 17950? or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 18400?

Dow Jones Futures are sideways at 18225 in what could prove a bullish flag breakout to 18350 or bearish double top back to 18150.

Watch levels: Bullish 18260, Bearish 18195

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 18220, 18215, 18200, 18190, 18170, 18140, 18120
  • Potential resistance: 18230, 18235, 18240, 18255, 18265, 18300, 18335

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 $1240? or;
  2. Will Gold rise towards highs of $1353?

Gold has eased from its breakout highs due to a stronger USD and less Trump fear. Uptrend still valid to allow bullish triple-bottom to complete at $1280.

Watch levels: Bullish $1271, Bearish $1266

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1269, 1268, 1267, 1265, 1260, 1256, 1254, 1250
  • Potential resistance: 1270, 1271, 1273, 1275, 1280, 1285, 1290, 1300,

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

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