FTSE100 – Bulls need to end falling tops formationThe retreat from the daily high of 7033 if is followed by a daily close below 7000 levels would keep the falling tops formation on the 4-hour chart intact and thus could yield a re-test of and possibly a break below the rising trend line support seen today around 6943 levels.
On the higher side, only a daily close above 7010 would signal bearish invalidation.
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FTSE ready to challenge the highs?The chop in the FTSE continues. We saw those levels mentioned previously between 6970-6920 do another great job and we are a decent amount higher today. The uptrend support line was pierced on a closing basis yesterday and we are back above it as it stands. I think we need to see it kick on above yesterday’s highs if we are to fully get behind a rally back to the highs. The weekly pivot it’s at 7024, the 10 SMA is at 7021 and yesterday’s high was 7013. If the market can overcome those levels then a fresh attempt at the highs is possible. I think it’s now or never for the push higher as the longer the index spends probing those key support levels the more chance it has of breaking down.
Visually the charts remain bullish so the preference is to buy on weakness, however for those that are in the bearish camp an intraday sell can be attempted at the trio of resistance levels mentioned above between 7013-7024, stops at 7060.
Buy Morrison SupermarketsMorrison Supermarkets has outperformed the FTSE 100 index by over 10% in the last 3 months. The shares are also outperforming their sector index in the same period. The shares have completed a base pattern on the weekly charts and look set to keep pushing higher over the medium to long term.
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Rio Tinto – Gaps lower, re-enters expanding channelShares opened lower today and are now trading at least 5% lower on the day around 2555 levels.
Retreat from 2800 (Oct 11 high) followed by a drop to 2550 levels adds credence to the bearish price RSI divergence on the daily chart. However, a 250 point point drop could lead to short-term loss of momentum and thus yield sideways action before further losses materialize.
The immediate support at 2487 (Apr 21) is likely to be put to test.
On the higher side, only a daily close above 2623 would suggest bearish invalidation.
FTSE100 – Double top breakdown on cards, but caution advisedThe index could see a gap down opening around or below 7000, which is the double top neckline, however caution is advised since 5-DMA and 10-DMA are yet to confirm a bearish crossover and more importantly 10-DMA is still sloping onwards.
Hence, we could see a minor correction… although it is to be noted that bearish invalidation is seen only above record highs.
Watch for- Rejection at 4-hr 5-MA followed by a break below 7K levels as that would signal a more pronounced sell-off to sub 6900 levels.
FTSE100 – Weak response to Sterling slideThe index is trading moderately lower on the day around 7020 levels…This is despite the 100-pip drop in Sterling. The currency currently trades around 1.2630.
The lackluster reaction in the FTSE100 index forces us to consider whether the equity markets are no longer comfortable with sliding currency.
Moreover, what this means is the index may suffer sharp correction, since it is not responding to sliding currency as it did while the index is anyways vulnerable to correction in Pound.
A drop below 7K figure could yield a quick fire drop to 6940 levels.
FTSE100 – Money flow index signals reversalThe weekly money flow index has breached rising trend line and is turning lower from the overbought territory.
On the daily chart, both RSI and money flow index are yet to hit the overbought territory, hence we could see prices revisit record high level around 7130, especially now that GBP/USD has breached 1.27 level.
On the lower side, 6973 remains a strong support.
Metal Tiger – Flag and Pole…continuation patternThe daily chart of the AIM listed Metal Tiger shows prices have formed a Flag and Pole formation. This is a continuation pattern, means a bullish break would suggest continuation of the rally from 0.712 (Jan 22 low).
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Goldplat – Exciting business prospects, awaiting bullish breakGoldplat PLC (LON: GDP) is back to the beat as shown by its latest yearly financial statements. In today’s CEO interview segment, Gerard Kisbey-Green, CEO of Goldplat updates viewers regarding company’s projects in Ghana and South Africa and plans to improve productivity at Kenya gold mine. The main focus now is on potential business opportunities in South America.
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Daily chart – consolidation
We see that prices are consolidation in a range of 7.00-5.15. A bullish break from the sideways channel would suggest the rally from July 2015 lows has resumed.
On the lower side, a strong support is seen around 5.15. Note that, a bearish break would add credence to the breach of rising trendline and thus increase prospects of a revisit to July 2015 lows.
GBPJPY Towards it self into the next major resistance level GBPJPY been running low and retesting the bottom couple of times and we finally see breakout into the bull side.
Now we wait to see the next resistance to be broken as additional bull power for those among us who buy GBPJPY.
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Pantheon Resources – 105.00 is the key level Rebound from 10-DMA support and a move back above monthly pivot S2 if followed by a day end close above 107.81 (previous day’s high) could yield a move higher to 115.50 (Sep 19 high).
On the lower side, only daily close below 100.00 would open doors for a much deeper sell-off to 90.00 levels.
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GBPUSD zone: Time for buyers to reach 1.30388 before next FEDThe GBPUSD is in a support base that has not been broken, the market waiting for the economic datas from USA.
Weird attitude as the UK entrepreneurs are confident about their capacity to expand their business according to a recent analysis (investing.com)
GBPUSD might fall more if US numbers are pretty good but 2017 will see it rise back to 1.34.
The perfect timing to buy might be now on a weekly timing according to me.
UK manufacturing PMI preview: What to expect of GBP/USD?UK manufacturing PMI for August is due for release today is expected to show the pace of contraction in the activity moderated somewhat. The index is seen coming-in at 49.00 compared to July’s 48.2 figure.
No signs of post Brexit gloom and doom
So far we have not seen any sign of post Brexit gloom and doom. It was just the July manufacturing PMI figure that triggered that matched the fear mongering spread by Anti Brexiteers. A positive manufacturing PMI figure; above 50.00; would put to rest whatever little speculation of post Brexit gloom and doom exists out there. Hence, we could see the bird revisit 1.32+ levels. The initial spike could take the pair even higher, although what matters is if the spot manages to hold above 1.32 levels on larger time frame charts.
On the other hand, a weaker-than-expected figure could yield a fresh slide to 1.3065 (previous day’s low). Moreover, a weak figure ahead of payrolls release and after hawkish Yellen would only underscore the growing monetary policy divergence between the Fed and the BOE.
Technicals – Stuck at 50-DMA
Pair’s failure to take out symmetrical triangle resistance on last Friday followed by a drop to 1.3059 and a recovery above 1.31 if followed by a failure at 50-DMA and a break below 1.3059 levels would open doors for a revisit to 1.29-1.2865 levels.
On the higher side, a convincing day end close above 1.3315 (23.6% of 1.5019-1.2789) would suggest trend reversal.
FTSE100 – Daily Money flow indicator suggests cautionThe daily money flow indicator suggests bulls need to observe caution. If we look back into history, each time the indicator neared 67-70 levels, there was a notable pullback in the index.
The view gains further credence when we consider the fact that FTSE100 is hovering around key resistance zone of 6850-6900.
If indeed the historical pattern unfold (which seems likely) the first stop could be at 6775 followed by 6600.
More dropping then buying, I want 300 pips profit (at least)Have you traded GBPAUD much? It's a pair that will do whatever it wants whenever it wants, and I love that... it makes me feel alive, kind of like "today might be the last day I ever trade!" Anyway, the money to make on this pair is outrageous, IF you are patient.
Here's what I want to see:
1. more more big move lower into the mid 1.60's (1.65 ideally) then i'm going to draw a short term trend line probably on the 15 minute chart and I'm going to buy every break up until I can get back up to the lower 1.70's (weekly pivot etc). At the time of this posting the pair is bounding around 1.6900's, 100-200 pip move up first will invalidate my trade.
2. I will start small on this trade, scale in with a bigger position a few times and target the low 1.70's
3. I will then run to the bank laughing all the way!
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Standard life PLC – Rally has legs, eyes 200-DMAStandard Life PLC is among the top 5 FTSE100 risers; trading 4.4% higher on the day at 332.50.
Volumes have held around 20-day moving average, while there are no signs of topping out on the daily MACD.
The only sign of worry if any is the possible divergence on the Money Flow indicator.
Overall, the stock appears on track to test 345 (38.2% of 2015 high – 2016 low + 200-DMA). Further gains appear unlikely as major averages are still trending lower, so a rise to 345 could be followed by sideways action.
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