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FTSE 100, DAX and S&P 500 mixed in early trading

Indices have lost ground as concerns about new viral outbreaks rise and some Fed members hint at easing off monthly bond purchases.

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FTSE 100 struggles below 6000

The FTSE 100 does look at risk of a broader decline as it continues to drop back from 6000.

An overnight bounce for futures has been reversed, with the price heading back below 5900 and potentially forming a near-term top. Further declines below 5870 head towards 5675, then 5630 and 5530. A recovery above 6000 is required to sustain forward momentum.

FTSE price chart Source: ProRealTime
FTSE price chart Source: ProRealTime

DAX still under pressure

Over the past three days the DAX has steadily lost ground, recording a lower high yesterday and then falling below rising trendline support from the 4 May low.

A bounce overnight carried the price back to the trendline, but it has already begun to drop, targeting 10,490 and 10,400 in the near term. Short-term trendline resistance from the 11 May high comes into play around 10,750.

DAX price chart Source: ProRealTime
DAX price chart Source: ProRealTime

S&P 500 goes into reverse

There was a sharp reversal yesterday, although for now the S&P 500 is holding rising trendline support from the 21 April low.

A break below 2830 would clear that line of support, and then bring 2780 and 2730 into view. Alternatively, if the price continues to hold 2840 then a rebound towards 2940 would help to revive the bullish sentiment.

S&P 500 price chart Source: ProRealTime
S&P 500 price chart Source: ProRealTime

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