FTSE100 Recovers Sideways Range
U.S. and European stock markets have staged a significant rebound on Wednesday, with gains between 3% and 6% from the lows of “panic Monday” in early August. The Nasdaq 100 has led the gains on Wall Street, up 6.5%, while the S&P 500 is up 5.1%. However, both indexes continue to show losses so far this month. Slowing inflation has bolstered bets for a September rate cut, while Flutter and Playtech stocks have stood out with strong gains following positive news. In Europe, the EuroStoxx 50 has advanced 3.4%, but is still down 3% in August. The European market faces key technical resistance for its recovery.
In the United Kingdom, the FTSE 100 (Ticker AT: UK100) closed higher yesterday for the fourth consecutive session, boosted by softer inflation data in July that has raised expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates at its next meeting. Both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are up 0.6% and 1%, respectively, reaching two-week highs. Interest rate sensitive sectors, such as housebuilders, have led the gains with a 3.4% rise. However, industrial metals miners have fallen nearly 1% due to an unexpected decline in Chinese lending. British trade balance, GDP, industrial and manufacturing production, and investor sentiment data are released today. If the results exceed expectations, they could boost the index further, signaling a possible tentative recovery in the UK economy.
Looking at the chart, the index is currently at 8,282 points, following the upward movement initiated on August 7 after the candle of indecision on August 6, which has marked the continuation trend to the average of the annual uptrend. At the moment the price resistance coincides with a drop in the RSI towards oversold, we will see if the price is able to pierce the 8,411.15 points. Currently the Control Point (POC) is located in the area of 8,200 points. If the price pierces again, it is very likely that the market will try to encourage a new bull market as is happening with the U.S. market at the moment.
Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
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In the United Kingdom, the FTSE 100 (Ticker AT: UK100) closed higher yesterday for the fourth consecutive session, boosted by softer inflation data in July that has raised expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates at its next meeting. Both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are up 0.6% and 1%, respectively, reaching two-week highs. Interest rate sensitive sectors, such as housebuilders, have led the gains with a 3.4% rise. However, industrial metals miners have fallen nearly 1% due to an unexpected decline in Chinese lending. British trade balance, GDP, industrial and manufacturing production, and investor sentiment data are released today. If the results exceed expectations, they could boost the index further, signaling a possible tentative recovery in the UK economy.
Looking at the chart, the index is currently at 8,282 points, following the upward movement initiated on August 7 after the candle of indecision on August 6, which has marked the continuation trend to the average of the annual uptrend. At the moment the price resistance coincides with a drop in the RSI towards oversold, we will see if the price is able to pierce the 8,411.15 points. Currently the Control Point (POC) is located in the area of 8,200 points. If the price pierces again, it is very likely that the market will try to encourage a new bull market as is happening with the U.S. market at the moment.
Ion Jauregui - ActivTrades Analyst
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The information provided does not constitute investment research. The material has not been prepared in accordance with the legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and such should be considered a marketing communication.
All information has been prepared by ActivTrades ("AT"). The information does not contain a record of AT's prices, or an offer of or solicitation for a transaction in any financial instrument. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information.
Any material provided does not have regard to the specific investment objective and financial situation of any person who may receive it. Past performance is not reliable indicator of future performance. AT provides an execution-only service. Consequently, any person acing on the information provided does so at their own risk.
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