DE30 tests resistance at 13,000 pts

• European stock market rise at the start of a new week

• DE30 tests 13,000 pts, death cross on the chart

• Deutsche Bank drops bid for Wirecard's banking arm

Stocks in Europe launched a new week higher with major indices from the Old Continent posting small gains. DE30 is trying to break above 13,000 pts but failed to make a meaningful break so far. Traders should expect weaker liquidity throughout the day as the US cash market will stay shut due to the Labour Day holiday.

Source: xStation5

DAX futures (DE30) launched the week around 70-80 points lower but managed to climb high as the cash session approached. The index has reached a resistance zone marked by 13,000 pts handle and 38.2% retracement of last week's drop. Breaking above this hurdle would clear the way towards an important resistance in the 13,100 pts. This resistance is marked by a local peak, 50% retracement and 50- and 200-hour moving averages. A point to note is that 50-hour moving is an intersecting 200-hour moving average from the above painting a pattern known as 'death cross' (orange circle). In theory, such a pattern heralds declines but it often appears with a lag so traders should exercise caution while using this as a signal.

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DAX members at 10:18 am BST. Source: Bloomberg