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Tadawul; Weekly Index: Expected end of profit taking at 7080 points level, and start completing the upward trend towards levels of 7750 points. The index closed at 7085.5 points. General Trend/weekly: the Saudi market index is within the profit taking wave after bypassing the descending triangle (six months of horizontal movement in a narrow range), where the news of the inclusion of the Saudi market index in the watch list of emerging markets index (MSCI) last June, was the most important news in support of the breakthrough the horizontal pattern. Daily Movement There is a possibility that the positive oil price movement could form an important support for the index over the next period, amidst the growth in semi-annual profits of the Saudi market at the end of 2Q17. It is likely that, under the current technical indicators, the profit taking in the index will end at 7080 levels (61.8% of the last upward wave), including completion of the ascending movement again to the expected levels at 7750 points. Furthermore, the RSI index was able to exceed 50 levels with the break of the previous horizontal track, while the weekly moving averages are positively intertwined, which may contribute to increase purchasing pressure during the coming period. Estimations: The outlook remains positive over the medium term after bypass the previously mentioned horizontal path. With current profit taking likely to end around 7080 levels and return to complete the main upward trend towards the resistance levels for the next period at 7290-7750 points, respectively. 2
Tadawul Index/Monthly: As we had previously expected, the index was able to close and hold above the monthly level 7075 points amid support for the positive overlap of monthly averages. The index closed at 7094.5 points for the previous month of July. General Trend/Monthly: the index still moving above 7075 points support level for the seventh month that represents (38.2% Fibonacci) from the last downtrend. During July, the index returned to testing break points and having a monthly close above the testing point. we now expect an end to the horizontal path and continue the uptrend. The index remains around a strong monthly support level for 10 SMA at 7080 points. The outlook on the medium term remains positive for future movement as the market was capable to hold its important monthly averages. We also expect the end of profit taking around current levels, which may contribute to higher liquidity levels with the uptrend. Positive crossings of averages The MACD indicator trends positively after crossing the indicator line, which may increase buying pressures to the Index after successfully testing the important monthly averages during last July. It is also possible that the positive interactions of the main monthly averages provide market momentum on the medium term, so that the interactions area becomes an important support level unlikely to break. Estimations: It is likely that the level of 7075 points continue as a main support level for a later uptrend, and we do not expect to see a monthly close below it. Holding above a monthly average of 7075 could provide basis for an uptrend wave targeting resistance levels between 7610 to 8150 points. 3
Brent: For the first time in three months, Brent is above its monthly price averages, supported by the improvements in the oil market fundamentals. Continued caution until the price exceeds US$52.90/bbl. weekly movement The index closed at US$ 52.65 per barrel during July. Monthly movement Major support level 46.40 USD Monthly movement: Brent Index rebounded above the simple moving average levels of 10 months at US$ 52.25 / barrel, and was able to return above its (10,20) monthly averages for the first time in three months. Prices reacted positively to the news about slowdown in shale oil supplies and number of rigs, as well as the notable decline in the US oil inventory for the fifth consecutive week. We believe that starting the month of August above US$ 52.25 is a positive catalyst, along with the current global growth in consumption. 20 SMA simple months average at US$ 47.80 /bbl mark an important support level and we warn of any lower monthly close. The monthly indicator MACD positively moves beyond the signal line, the convergence of linear signal and MACD indicate faster positive movement and uptrend momentum. Weekly movement: The index is about to test the level of US$ 52.90/bbl, which marks the upper limits of a broadening pattern as indicated in the weekly chart. Short-term outlook for Oil price movement is more positive, but we need a brake above 52.90 for higher prices. Estimations: The outlook remains cautious until price hovers above $52.90, along with a higher weekly close. After which, we expect testing the main resistance levels at $54.70 - $61.50. Meanwhile, the support levels continue at US$ 50.50 - US$ 47.80 consecutively. 4
Gold / Weekly: To exit the horizontal movement and successfully bypass the current technical pattern (Head and Shoulders), it must exceed US$ 1270. weekly movement Neckline Braking zone The index closed at US$ 1258.9 per ounce. Weekly movement: the Gold price index is in a third attempts to override the current technical pattern (Inverse Head and Shoulders) at US$ 1270/Ounce, where It continued moving higher after the decline of the US$ exchange rate. The US$ future movement will be an important factor in determining the possibility for Gold price to exceed US$ 1270. The weekly RSI indicator returned to penetrate above the 50 level, thus raising expectations of a bullish trend on the shortterm. We expect that pressured US exchange rate and weak some economic data may be an indirect catalyst for the movement of gold. Monthly movement: the index rose again above the 20 and 10 month averages for the fifth month respectively. We also expect that a continued monthly movement above $1250 to add more support. Estimations: With the current technical data, continued profit taking and bearish trend towards support levels at US$1250 to test later the important weekly resistance levels at US$1270. We expect that breaking the mentioned level opens room for a strong upward movement targeting US$ 1470 by the end of 2017. 5
THE USD INDEX: Our expectations indicate a speculative rebound, targeting 94.30-95.40 point, then continue the bearish trend. The USD index closed at 93.54 points weekly movement: the dollar index continued to trend lower after breaking below its horizontal pattern (See chart), to record the lowest level in 11 months. The dollar index also moved below the important SMA weekly averages crossings, which adds some pressure on the movement of the US$ for the coming period. Our estimations indicate a possible end of the bearish wave at the current levels after forming a rebound candlestick, and expect shortly speculative rebound. Area break model Expected bounce back area The US$ index received strong support from raising the Federal Reserve interest rate last month (June 2017), however, the slowdown in inflation growth and some US economic data contributed to the pressure on the dollar for the previous period. We also note that the US Federal Reserve raised the interest rate by 0.25% in mid-june to reach 1.0% to 1.25%, while the IMF's medium-term outlook continues to put pressure on the dollar, supported by negative US policy implications. Weakness factors on the weekly RSI indicator are clear after trending below the 30 indication line; Moreover, negative weekly movement continues for MACD index. Estimations: Our estimates indicate a close end of the bearish trend on the short term and starting a speculative rebound on the short term targeting levels of 94.30-95.40 point. While we expect the weekly close below 93.0 point to result in a bearish trend towards 92.50-91.50 point. 6
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