Current trend

One of the leading indices of the European economy CAC 40 is correcting at 7490.0, supported by macroeconomic statistics. Yesterday, data on business activity was published: the Services PMI in August corrected to 55.0 points from 50.1 points, reaching a maximum since April last year, and the Composite PMI – to 53.1 points from 49.1 points. Experts note that the industry is recovering after the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris but fear a resumption of the decline after their completion, since domestic demand remains weak overall. The July producer price index (PPI) increased from 0.6% to 0.8% MoM instead of the expected 0.3% and from ˗3.3% to ˗2.1% YoY, but overall inflation in the Eurozone is slowing, which increases the likelihood of monetary policy easing by officials of the European Central Bank (ECB).

At the beginning of the week, auctions were held to place short-term French bills: the rate on three-month bonds increased to 3.462% from 3.372%, and on six-month bonds to 3.308% from 3.285%. The bond market continues to adjust, putting slight pressure on CAC 40 quotes: the yield on 10-year debt securities slightly decreased to 2.932% from 2.940%, and on 20-year bonds to 3.279% from 3.285%.

The growth leaders in the index are Sanofi SA ( 1.48%), Eurofins Scientific SE ( 1.22%), Danone SA ( 1.07%).

Among the leaders of the decline are LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (˗4.22%), Hermes International SCA (˗3.84%), Kering SA (˗2.22%), Pernod Ricard SA (˗2.00%).

Support and resistance

On the D1 chart, quotes continue a local correction, again approaching the resistance line of the descending channel with boundaries of 7450.0–7000.0.

Technical indicators maintain a stable buy signal: fast EMAs on the Alligator indicator are above the signal line, maintaining a confident range of fluctuations, and the AO histogram, remaining close to the transition level, forms correction bars.

Support levels: 7430.0, 7240.0.

Resistance levels: 7560.0, 7750.0.

Trading tips

In case of a reversal and continued growth of the asset, as well as consolidation of the price above the resistance level of 7560.0, buy positions with a target of 7750.0 and a stop-loss of 7500.0 will be relevant. Implementation period: 7 days and more.

In case of a reversal and continued decline of the asset, as well as consolidation of the price below the support level of 7430.0, sell positions with a target of 7240.0 can be opened. Stop loss – 7500.0.