Technical analysis update for the seven major European equity indices on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Charts cover 65 sessions (daily bars) with SMA-20, SMA-50, Bollinger Bands (20,2),
dynamic support/resistance trendlines (20-day and 50-day), and pivot-cluster S/R levels.
| Code |
Index |
Last |
Chg% |
RSI |
52W H |
52W L |
| STOXX50 | Euro Stoxx 50 | 6,197 | ▲0.47% | 34.4 | 6,577 | 5,377 |
| DAX | DAX 40 | 25,529 | ▲0.58% | 38.7 | 26,619 | 21,864 |
| CAC40 | CAC 40 | 7,923 | ▼0.15% | 46.9 | 8,755 | 7,505 |
| FTSE100 | FTSE 100 | 10,822 | ▼0.17% | 57.6 | 10,990 | 9,354 |
| IBEX35 | IBEX 35 | 19,252 | ▲0.39% | 41.8 | 20,356 | 15,724 |
| FTSEMIB | FTSE MIB | 49,644 | ▲0.50% | 27.1 | 54,042 | 41,616 |
| AEX | AEX Amsterdam | 1,138.58 | ▲0.53% | 46.7 | 1,141.12 | 916.79 |
STOXX50
Euro Stoxx 50
6,197
▲0.47%
RSI 34
Double Top — Bearish 72%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%Flag — Bullish 69%
20d: Sup descending 6,021 (-2.8%) Res descending 6,214 (+0.3%)
50d: Sup descending 5,997 (-3.2%) Res descending 6,282 (+1.4%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 6,538 | +5.5% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 6,369 | +2.8% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 6,200 | +0.0% | ★★★★★ |
|
6,197
52W 5,377–6,577
|
| S1 | 6,168 | -0.5% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 5,975 | -3.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 5,438 | -12.2% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 6,237 | below -0.6% |
| SMA 50 | 6,341 | below -2.3% |
| SMA 200 | 6,100 | above +1.6% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+1.6%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Euro Stoxx 50 trades at 6,197 (+0.47%), holding below the SMA20 (6,237) and SMA50 (6,341) but above the SMA200 (6,100), indicating mixed near-term sentiment. The RSI-14 at 34 suggests mild oversold conditions, though bearish pressure persists with three double-top patterns (72%, 57%, and 50% confidence). Immediate resistance at 6,200 aligns with the descending 20-day trendline (6,214), while support sits at 6,168 (S1). A break below could test 5,975 (S2). The index remains in a broader downtrend, with 50-day resistance at 6,282 capping upside. A sustained move above 6,200 is needed to challenge higher resistance levels.
DAX
DAX 40
25,529
▲0.58%
RSI 39
Double Top — Bearish 92%Double Bottom — Bullish 95%
20d: Sup descending 24,747 (-3.1%) Res descending 25,531 (+0.0%)
50d: Sup descending 24,523 (-3.9%) Res descending 25,531 (+0.0%)
S/R Levels
| R2 | 26,596 | +4.2% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 25,850 | +1.3% | ★★★★★ |
|
25,529
52W 21,864–26,619
|
| S1 | 24,731 | -3.1% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 24,130 | -5.5% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 23,523 | -7.9% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 25,292 | above +0.9% |
| SMA 50 | 25,719 | below -0.7% |
| SMA 200 | 24,876 | above +2.6% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price above SMA200 (+2.6%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The DAX 40 trades at 25,529, up 0.58%, but remains below key resistance levels at 25,850 (R1) and 26,596 (R2). The RSI-14 at 39 suggests mild bearish momentum, though not yet oversold. Price holds above the SMA20 (25,292) but below the SMA50 (25,719), indicating mixed near-term sentiment. Three bearish double-top patterns (92%, 83%, 58% confidence) signal potential downside, reinforced by descending trendline resistance at 25,531 across both 20- and 50-day timeframes. Immediate support lies at 24,731 (S1), with stronger levels at 24,130 (S2) and 23,523 (S3). A break above 25,531 could challenge R1, while failure to hold SMA20 support may accelerate declines toward S1. The broader uptrend remains intact above the rising SMA200 (24,876).
CAC40
CAC 40
7,923
▼0.15%
RSI 47
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%Flag — Bullish 68%
20d: Sup descending 7,513 (-5.2%) Res descending 7,961 (+0.5%)
50d: Sup descending 7,559 (-4.6%) Res descending 7,961 (+0.5%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 8,464 | +6.8% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 8,266 | +4.3% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 7,984 | +0.8% | ★★★★★ |
|
7,923
52W 7,505–8,755
|
| S1 | 7,866 | -0.7% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 7,705 | -2.8% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 7,514 | -5.2% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 7,939 | below -0.2% |
| SMA 50 | 8,199 | below -3.4% |
| SMA 200 | 8,222 | below -3.6% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price below SMA200 (-3.6%) — long-term downtrend
Analysis
The CAC 40 trades at 7,923, down 0.15%, showing mild bearish pressure amid weak momentum (RSI-14 at 47). The index remains below key SMAs (20d: 7,939; 50d: 8,199; 200d: 8,222), reinforcing a bearish bias. Resistance is seen at R1 (7,984), while support holds at S1 (7,866). A high-confidence Double Top pattern (95%) suggests potential downside continuation. Short-term trendlines indicate descending resistance near 7,961, capping upside attempts. The convergence of bearish patterns and weak RSI supports a cautious outlook, with a break below S1 likely accelerating declines toward S2 (7,705). The broader trend remains negative unless the index reclaims SMA20.
FTSE100
FTSE 100
10,822
▼0.17%
RSI 58
Double Top — Bearish 93%Double Bottom — Bullish 62%
20d: Sup descending 10,339 (-4.5%) Res ascending 10,874 (+0.5%)
50d: Sup descending 10,283 (-5.0%) Res descending 10,867 (+0.4%)
S/R Levels
| R1 | 10,916 | +0.9% | ★★★★★ |
|
10,822
52W 9,354–10,990
|
| S1 | 10,653 | -1.6% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 10,372 | -4.2% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 10,115 | -6.5% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 10,627 | above +1.8% |
| SMA 50 | 10,716 | above +1.0% |
| SMA 200 | 10,493 | above +3.1% |
Price above SMA20 & SMA50 — bullish structure
Price above SMA200 (+3.1%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The FTSE 100 trades at 10,822, down 0.17%, with the RSI-14 at 58 indicating neutral momentum. The index remains above key SMAs (20d: 10,627; 50d: 10,716; 200d: 10,493), suggesting underlying bullish bias. Resistance at 10,916 (R1) caps upside, while supports at 10,653 (S1), 10,372 (S2), and 10,115 (S3) provide downside buffers. Three bearish Double Top patterns (93%, 82%, 56% confidence) signal potential reversal risks. Trendlines show descending 20-day support at 10,339 and ascending resistance at 10,874, while the 50-day trendlines slope downward (support: 10,283; resistance: 10,867). The convergence of bearish patterns near resistance warrants caution despite the broader uptrend.
IBEX35
IBEX 35
19,252
▲0.39%
RSI 42
Double Top — Bearish 82%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%
20d: Sup descending 18,642 (-3.2%) Res descending 19,341 (+0.5%)
50d: Sup descending 18,662 (-3.1%) Res descending 19,681 (+2.2%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 20,342 | +5.7% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 20,008 | +3.9% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 19,575 | +1.7% | ★★★★★ |
|
19,252
52W 15,724–20,356
|
| S1 | 18,930 | -1.7% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 18,015 | -6.4% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 17,468 | -9.3% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 19,350 | below -0.5% |
| SMA 50 | 19,691 | below -2.2% |
| SMA 200 | 18,612 | above +3.4% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+3.4%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The IBEX 35 trades at 19,252 (+0.39%), showing mild bullish momentum but remaining below key moving averages, with the SMA20 at 19,350 and SMA50 at 19,691, indicating near-term resistance. The RSI-14 at 42 reflects neutral conditions, lacking strong directional bias. A cluster of bearish Double Top patterns (50-95% confidence) suggests potential downside pressure, though confirmation is needed. Immediate resistance lies at R1 19,575, while support rests at S1 18,930. Descending trendlines reinforce resistance at 19,341 (20d) and 19,681 (50d). The index remains in a consolidation phase, with a bearish tilt below SMA20 and SMA50, while the SMA200 (18,612) provides a broader bullish foundation. A break above R1 could signal a reversal.
FTSEMIB
FTSE MIB
49,644
▲0.50%
RSI 27
Double Top — Bearish 94%Double Bottom — Bullish 66%
20d: Sup descending 47,915 (-3.5%) Res descending 50,295 (+1.3%)
50d: Sup descending 48,548 (-2.2%) Res descending 51,535 (+3.8%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 54,042 | +8.9% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 52,925 | +6.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 50,214 | +1.1% | ★★★★★ |
|
49,644
52W 41,616–54,042
|
| S1 | 49,224 | -0.8% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 42,862 | -13.7% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 41,669 | -16.1% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 50,775 | below -2.2% |
| SMA 50 | 51,836 | below -4.2% |
| SMA 200 | 49,210 | above +0.9% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+0.9%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The FTSE MIB trades at 49,644 (+0.50%) but remains below key SMAs (20d: 50,775; 50d: 51,836), signaling persistent bearish pressure. The RSI-14 at 27 confirms oversold conditions, though the index faces immediate resistance at 50,214 (R1). A cluster of bearish Double Top patterns (94% and two 50% confidence instances) suggests downside risks, reinforced by descending trendlines (20d resistance: 50,295; 50d resistance: 51,535). Support holds at 49,224 (S1), but a break could target 42,862 (S2). The 200d SMA at 49,210 provides a critical floor. Near-term bias remains cautious; a sustained move above SMA20 is needed to alleviate selling pressure.
AEX
AEX Amsterdam
1,138.58
▲0.53%
RSI 47
Double Top — Bearish 95%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%
20d: Sup ascending 1,121.31 (-1.5%) Res ascending 1,151.16 (+1.1%)
50d: Sup ascending 1,094.18 (-3.9%) Res ascending 1,141.92 (+0.3%)
S/R Levels
|
1,138.58
52W 916.79–1,141.12
|
| S1 | 1,092.00 | -4.1% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 988.23 | -13.2% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 944.33 | -17.1% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 1,120.29 | above +1.6% |
| SMA 50 | 1,112.04 | above +2.4% |
| SMA 200 | 1,049.78 | above +8.5% |
Price above SMA20 & SMA50 — bullish structure
Price above SMA200 (+8.5%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The AEX Amsterdam trades at 1,139, up 0.53%, with the RSI-14 at 47 indicating neutral momentum. The index remains above key SMAs (20d: 1,120; 50d: 1,112; 200d: 1,050), reinforcing a bullish medium-term bias. However, three Double Top patterns—two with 95% confidence—suggest potential bearish reversal risks. Immediate resistance lies at 1,151 (20d trendline), while support holds at 1,121 (20d ascending trendline). A break below 1,092 (S1) could accelerate downside toward 988 (S2). The convergence of bearish patterns and ascending trendlines creates a mixed technical outlook, warranting caution near current levels. Confirmation of a breakdown or breakout is needed for directional conviction.
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