The DAX Futures is trading at 11,776.30 with a loss of -1.10% percent or -131.30 point.The FTSE 100 Futures is trading at 7,268.20 with a loss of -0.83% percent or -60.60 point. The CAC 40 Futures is trading at 5,312.20   with a loss of -1.11% percent or -59.60 point.  The EURO Stoxx 50 Futures trading at 3,346.00  with a loss of -0.95% percent or -32.00 point.

TODAY’S FACTORS AND EVENTS

In the graph above we have used a selection of technical indicators to help us define trends, highlight shifting sentiment, identify significant highs and lows and potential retracement patterns. Technical analysis helps traders make more informed decisions by identifying potential trade set-ups and exits.

There are a variety of different technical indicators available and traders should decide which ones that they want to use and why. The best way to decide which indicators to use is by rigorously testing various scenarios and indicators and finding out which ones you are comfortable and confident using.

We have a wide range of technical resources and analytical guides for traders of all levels and run free trading webinars covering all aspects of the financial markets – including technical trading, fundamental market analysis and sentiment.

PREVIOUS DAY ACTIVITY

For the day Germany’s DAX closed at 11,785.83 with a loss of -0.70% percent or -86.25 point.the FTSE 100 closed at 7,339.33 with a loss of -0.94% percent or -69.95 point. France’s CAC  40 closed at 5,309.89  with a loss of -0.92% percent or -49.10 point.

WORLD MARKETS

For the day the Dow is trading at 26,485.01  with a loss of -0.37% percent or -98.41 point. The S&P 500 is trading at 2,932.05 with a loss of -0.73% percent or -21.51 point. The Nasdaq Composite is trading at 8,004.07 with a loss of -1.32% percent or -107.05 point.

In other parts of world, Japan’s Nikkei 225 is trading at 20,720.29 with a loss of -1.74% percent or -366.87 point. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng is trading at 26,178.56  with a loss of -2.75% percent or -740.02 point. China’s Shanghai Composite is trading at 2,821.50  with a loss of -1.62% percent or -46.34 point. India’s BSE Sensex is trading at 36,671.11  with a loss of -1.21% percent or -447.99 point at 12:15 PM.