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Levels to watch: FTSE 100, DAX and Dow

Yesterday’s US inflation fueled sell-off has proved short-lived, with the price rallying sharply in the aftermath. With key resistance levels up ahead, the indices are building an increasingly bullish story.

IG Analyst

Publication date : 2018-02-15T09:26:25+0000

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Despite US inflation FTSE 100 continues to gain

The FTSE 100 is continuing its ascent today, with the sell-off seen around yesterday’s rise in US inflation proving short-lived.

That is an encouraging sign, with a break above 7312 required to confirm a bullish outlook. For now, the index is challenging trendline resistance, where a break to the upside could spark a surge towards 7280. Ultimately, the directional bias will be clearer with a break above 7312 or below 7144.

FTSE 100 chart

FTSE 100 chart

FTSE 100 chart

After recent bounce DAX turns lower

The DAX is showing signs of short-term weakness, following yesterday’s sharp rise.

This could set us onto a short-term pullback phase. However, with the price breaking above 12,380, it seems like we are moving into a more bullish phase, with the 12,652 level forming the next resistance level of note.

DAX chart

DAX chart

DAX chart

Amid short-term uptrend Dow continues to climb

The Dow Jones continues to move higher this morning, as it builds on yesterday’s failed break lower.

The push into a new short-term higher high points towards further upside despite yesterday’s fleeting sell-off. Thus, a bullish outlook is in play unless we fall back below 24,313. The next key resistance level of note is at 25,298.

Dow Jones chart

Dow Jones chart

Dow Jones chart

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