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​​Nasdaq 100 and FTSE 100 come under pressure​

Growth worries are pushing indices lower, as investors turn more risk-averse.

US indices Source: Adobe images

​​​Nasdaq 100

​After surging in the wake of the Federal Reserve (Fed), the Nasdaq 100 index slumped early on Thursday, but it managed to avoid closing below 19,500.

​19,900 has marked the index’s limit this week, but a close above here would help to bolster the bullish short-term outlook, though the price remains below its 200-day simple moving average (SMA) (currently 20,286). A close back below 19,500 would put more pressure on the price, suggesting a possible retest of the lows around 19,100.

Nasdaq 100 chart Source: IG
Nasdaq 100 chart Source: IG

​FTSE 100

​While the FTSE 100 index did see some volatility yesterday, it held its ground and avoided a dip below Wednesday’s low.

​This leaves it well-positioned to make another attempt to push back to the 8900 highs from the beginning of March. A close back below 8650 would signal the possible beginning of a new drop. This might then target 8500.

FTSE 100 chart Source: IG
FTSE 100 chart Source: IG

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