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Levels to watch: FTSE 100, DAX and Dow

Overnight weakness has seen European and US markets break lower in a meaningful manner. However, with key support still intact, there is a chance we will see the price turn higher once more before long.

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FTSE 100 bounces from 7600 support

The FTSE 100 sold off sharply yesterday evening, with the price falling into the 7600 support level. That level represents the previous all-time high from early June.

A break below that level would have pointed towards a retracement of the wider 7279-7796 rally. Until we break below 7600, there is a chance we could bottom out from here. The key confirmation signal to such a move would be a rally through the first swing high at 7709. 

DAX pushing higher after deep retracement

The DAX is turning higher after selling off into the 76.4% retracement, within a wider uptrend.

That creation of higher highs and higher lows would be broken, should the price fall below 13,133. As such, a bullish outlook is in place, as long as the price remains above 13,133, where a fall below that level would signal a bearish shift.

Dow drops out of rising wedge formation

The Dow Jones has tumbled towards a crucial support level overnight, with the index negating the bullish breakout seen on Friday.

The 26,097 level is going to be key in determining the outlook going forward, where a break below there would point towards a more protracted move to the downside. Until then, the index remains within a bullish trend, and therefore there is a strong chance we will see the price start to turn higher from here. 

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