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Index Focus - 3 November 2016

Equity markets are mixed this morning with the UK’s UK Index the standout performer, trying for a bounce from recent lows ahead of a 10am High Court ruling on triggering Article 50 and the bank of England’s latest policy update at midday. Positive drug news for Shire and a weaker USD is helping internationals as Banks and Supermarkets see renewed interest and oil prices off their lows help BP and Shell. US Election uncertainty remains strong as the countdown to a new President begins. A weaker USD is hindering the German DAX via reciprocal EUR strength that hurts its exporters. Safehaven metals off their recent rally highs.

The  UK 100  is trying to build on its bullish break from this week’s downtrend. Can it better overnight highs of 6860?The DAX 30 has found support around 10350 but remains hindered by a stronger EUR. Uptrend to resume? Dow Jones Futures remain above September lows of 17900 ahead of the Election. Bullish Bounce or breakdown from bearish triangle?  Gold has sold back from $1305 but could resume its uptrend via support at $1290 from the prior channel ceiling.

Where next?
  1. Will the index fall towards lows of 6820 or;
  2. Will the index rise towards highs of 7000?

The UK 100 is trying to build on its bullish break from this week’s downtrend. Can it better overnight highs of 6860?

Watch levels: Bullish 6870, Bearish 6815

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 6860, 6855, 6840, 6830, 6820, 6805, 6760
  • Potential resistance: 6865, 6875, 6890, 6900, 6910, 6940

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 8700? or;
  2. Will the index rise above highs of 10830?

The DAX 30 has found support around 10350 but remains hindered by a stronger EUR. Uptrend to resume?

Watch levels: Bullish 10390, Bearish 10320

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 10355, 10335, 10330, 10300, 10250, 10200
  • Potential resistance: 10380, 10408, 10450, 10470, 10500, 10515

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 18666?

Dow Jones Futures remain above September lows of 17900 ahead of the Election. Bullish Bounce or breakdown from bearish triangle? RSI oversold.

Watch levels: Bullish 18005, Bearish 17920

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  • Trend: Sideways
  • Potential support: 17950, 17930, 17900, 17800, 17700, 17600, 17500
  • Potential resistance: 17985, 18000, 18050, 18100, 18150, 18200, 18250

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 $1343?

Gold has sold back from $1305 but could resume its uptrend via support at $1290 from the prior channel ceiling.

Watch levels: Bullish $1298, Bearish $1289

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  • Trend: Uptrend
  • Potential support: 1292, 1290, 1280, 1271, 1265, 1260, 1250
  • Potential resistance: 1295, 1296, 1300, 11302, 1306, 1308

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

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