DE30 tested 15,700 pts area but failed to break above

11:03 AM 10 September 2021
  • Stocks in Europe trade slightly higher

  • DE30 tested 50% retracement of this week's drop

  • Airbus in talks with WizzAir over large jet order

European stock markets are trading a touch higher on the final trading day of the week. Downward move on major indices has been halted overnight following news on Biden-Xi phone call. However, moods in Europe are not as upbeat as they were in Asia and major indices from the region are trading just around 0.2% higher. Indices from Italy, Spain and Portugal drop.

Source: xStation5

DE30 continues the recovery move launched yesterday. The German index managed to climb above local highs from yesterday's afternoon and tested resistance marked with the 50% retracement of this week's drop (15,705 area). However, bulls were unable to break above a the index erased part of the gains. Near-term support can be found in the 15,645 pts area, where 50-hour moving average (green line) and 38.2% retracement are located. Lower limit of the local market geometry near 23.6% retracement is the next support to watch (15,570 pts area). In case buyers regain control and manage to deliver a break above the 50% retracement, the next target could be 15,765 pts swing area.

Company News

According to a Reuters report, Wizz Air is reportedly in talks with Airbus (AIR.DE) over a large jet order. Sources cited by Reuters say that potential order would include at least 100 aircraft but the agreement was not reached yet.

Analysts' actions

  • Fresenius Medical Care (FME.DE) downgraded to "underweight" at JPMorgan. Price target set at €60.80

  • Norma Group (NOEJ.DE) upgraded to "buy" at HSBC. Price target set at €49.00

  • Merck (MRK.DE) rated "buy" at JPMorgan. Price target raised to €230

Airbus (AIR.DE) is trading higher today, thanks to general improvement in risk mood as well as news of a potential major order from Wizz Air. Stock continues to recover from a failed attempt of breaking below the upward trendline. Near-term resistance to watch can be found in the €117.50 area. Source: xStation5

Share:
Back

Join over 1 600 000 XTB Group Clients from around the world

The financial instruments we offer, especially CFDs, can be highly risky. Fractional Shares (FS) is an acquired from XTB fiduciary right to fractional parts of stocks and ETFs. FS are not a separate financial instrument. The limited corporate rights are associated with FS.
This page was not created for investors residing in Brazil. This brokerage is not authorized by the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) or the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB). The content of this page should not be characterized as an investment offer in Brazil or for investors residing in that country.
Losses can exceed deposits