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Levels to watch: FTSE 100, DAX and S&P 500

Indices continue their recovery from the weakness seen on Wednesday, with the US leading the way.

Chris Beauchamp ChrisB_IG
Chief Market Analyst, London

Publication date : 2018-08-17T10:11:56+0100

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FTSE 100 rebounds from support

The FTSE 100 held the 7490 support zone yesterday, as it did at the end of June.

Further gains will head towards the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at 7649, and then on above 7700 to 7800. A close below 7490 and then below 7458 would open the way to 7340, support from late April.

FTSE 100 chart

FTSE 100 chart

FTSE 100 chart

DAX tiptoes higher from support

Here too late, June support has held, with 12,100 in this case allowing the bulls to build a near-term base for DAX.

The 12,400 zone may provide some resistance, and then above this the 12,700 area comes into play, with trendline resistance from the June highs around 13,100. A close above 12,700 would put the index on a much more bullish footing. A close below 12,100 opens the way to a retracement towards 11,700.

DAX chart

DAX chart

DAX chart

S&P 500 back on its rising trend

Yesterday’s rebound wiped out the losses from Wednesday’s session, and now a push back towards the 2864 high from earlier in the month looks possible for the S&P 500.

From here, the 2877 all-time high comes into play. A close below 2790 is needed to create a more bearish outlook.

US 500 chart

US 500 chart

US 500 chart

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