FTSE 100 Outlook: Twin Bullish Signals Point to Fresh HighsFresh record highs for the FTSE 100 contract may be on the cards, with consecutive bullish signals pointing to growing upside risks.
The first arrived on Friday with a hammer candle on the daily chart, rebounding strongly after testing the 50-day moving average. That was followed on Monday by another large bullish bar that saw the price break out of the falling wedge pattern it had been trading in for much of the past month. The breakout points to the risk of further upside ahead, putting the record high of 9,579 set on October 8 on the menu for bulls.
Given the twin bullish signals, traders may want to consider initiating longs around these levels or slightly lower, targeting 9,485 or the record highs. Stop placement should reflect the desired risk-reward you’re seeking from the trade.
RSI (14) has broken its downtrend and now sits in marginally bullish territory. MACD also remains in positive territory despite crossing the signal line from above earlier this month and is now starting to flatten out. Combined, the two indicators suggest diminishing bullish momentum may be in the early stages of building again, improving the probability of the breakout playing out in full.
Good luck!
DS
