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UK100
FTSE 100
Indices Market Closed
45.57
-2.27% Updated 4 hours ago
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Bearish

FTSE 100 breaks lower as technical weakness accelerates sharply

The index fell 2.29% in 24 hours to 45.56, trading 2.69% below its 50-day moving average and closing below key support. RSI at 26.2 signals oversold conditions, while ATR of 0.4079 reflects elevated volatility. A range breakout down pattern shows 70% confidence, with a secondary MA50 bearish crossover at 52% confidence, both pointing to continued pressure.

Broad selloff across developed markets correlates strongly with the weakness: CAC 40 (0.92), DAX 40 (0.92), and Nikkei 225 (0.91) all moving in tandem. The weekly decline of 2.95% and 20-day realized volatility of 13.09% suggest a risk-off rotation affecting equities globally, with indirect spillover likely from macroeconomic caution.

Watch 45.00 as the next support level; a breach could accelerate downside momentum. The US PPI release imminent (high impact) may reignite volatility and determine whether this pullback stabilizes or deepens, with potential for cross-market repricing if inflation data surprises.

Price · Candlestick

Key Levels

Resistance · current · support
45.80 24h high 55%
46.00 Round figure 40%
46.13 Fib 78.6% 50%
46.58 Fib 61.8% 50%
45.57 Current price ·
45.42 Prev month low 85%
45.00 Round figure 40%

Pattern Read

Rule-based · last 60 sessions
20-day range breakdown 70% confidence
Price has broken below its prior 20-day low — momentum continuation to the downside.
Volume divergence 29% confidence
Down sessions are trading on heavier volume than up sessions — distribution signal.

Correlations Today

30-day window · top 5 by strength
FRA40
+0.92
GER40
+0.92
JP225
+0.91
AUS200
+0.87
US30
+0.81

Statistical Snapshot

RSI (14d)
25.30
Oversold territory
ATR (14d)
0.41
Average true range (14d)
Realized vol (20d)
12.42%
Below average
50-day MA dist
-2.48%
Trading below 50-day MA
Weekly change
-2.86%
Change over last 5 sessions
Monthly change
-3.96%
Change over last 20 sessions

Catalysts · Next 7 Days

High + medium impact events
HIGH Tue · 12:30 UTC (0h)
US PPI
Producer-level inflation data influences rate expectations; a hotter print would elevate pressure on the Fed and steepen the yield curve.
HIGH Wed · 12:30 UTC (0h)
US PPI
Producer price inflation trends would inform expectations for downstream consumer price pressures and potential Fed policy adjustments.
MEDIUM Thu · 12:30 UTC (0h)
US Initial Jobless Claims
Weekly jobless claims offer near-real-time labor market pulse; elevated readings would add to recession anxiety amid already-tight financial conditions.

Smart Suggestions

From cross-asset correlations
FRA40 corr +0.92
Tracks UK100 closely (r=+0.92) — consider for parallel exposure when sizing the same thesis.
GER40 corr +0.92
Tracks UK100 closely (r=+0.92) — consider for parallel exposure when sizing the same thesis.
JP225 corr +0.91
Tracks UK100 closely (r=+0.91) — consider for parallel exposure when sizing the same thesis.
24h High
45.80
24h Low
45.42
24h Change
-2.27%
24h Volume
$31.4M
Quote Details Last update: 2026-05-16T00:14:02+00:00
Bid
45.32
Ask
45.82
Spread
0.5000
Trades 24h
24h Open
45.77
Volume (base)
Mid
45.57
Provider Symbol
EWU
Spread shown is an indicative inter-bank reference — actual broker spreads vary by venue and account type.
Instrument Specs
SymbolUK100
Base / Quote / USD
Contract Size1 contract
Tick Size0.01
Pip Value (USD)$1.0000
Trading Hours 14:30 – 21:00 UTC · Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sentiment · 24h via Fiper Terminal
UK100 +0.532 · 1 article
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News · UK100 0 articles · last 7 days
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