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SA40 Cash Index

SA40 Cash Index update

  • The SA40 Cash Index has conformed to Tuesdays guidance (see below) in proving 47200 to be a level for accumulation
  • Currently we see the index moving towards our initial target and todays move looks like a break of a small flag formation (parallel blue lines)
  • This is considered a bullish formation and supports the view that the short term uptrend is now continuing in line with the longer term uptrend
  • On a very short term trading view, traders might consider tightening the failure level to a close below 47050, in light of the global political risk currently 
SA40 18 05 2017-min (1)

 

SA40 Cash Index- 16 May

 

  • The SA40 Cash Index initially extended gains from the recent break of the 47200 level, although has since pulled back before realising the first upside target suggested last week
  • The price is now finding support at what was previous resistance (and the breakout level) at 47200
  • The long lower wicks on the candles marked with the blue arrows, show 47200 to be a point of short term accumulation and in turn this is considered an area for long entry in line with the upward trend
  • 48050 remains the initial upside target favoured, a break of which further favours 48665 as the next upside resistance target
  • These resistance targets are derived from historical levels on the index not shown on the chart above as to avoid congestion
  • The failure level is now considered a close below 46500
  • Should the initial target of 48050 be realized the failure level would be moved to a close below 47200
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SA40 (2) 18 05 2017-min

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