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Levels to watch: FTSE 100 and Dow

After a tough week for the bulls, indices are still struggling.

Trader Source: Bloomberg

FTSE 100 struggles near support

The FTSE 100 is unable to hold rallies, but it is also still holding 6640 support.

Since 13 December we have seen a progression of lower intraday highs, so a bullish view requires a move above 6750. This would then target 6840 and 6920 in the short-term. Downside targets lie at 6520 and 6430 if the index posts a daily close below 6640.

FTSE 100 chart
FTSE 100 chart

Dow under heavy pressure

Last week’s selling remained strong into the close, with a slight bounce in futures this morning for the Dow Jones.

Near-term support in any further downward move is found at 22,180 and then 21,639. A move back above 23,112 would be needed to put a slightly more bullish near-term view on the index.

Dow Jones chart
Dow Jones chart

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