Good morning, traders, and welcome to Wednesday, May 14, 2025. As we navigate the midweek session, let’s delve into the latest developments impacting the DAX and outline potential trading strategies.
π° Market Recap: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
π Key Drivers
- US Inflation Data: The release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a slight uptick, raising concerns about potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. This led to increased volatility in global markets, including the DAX.
- German Industrial Production: Germany reported a 0.3% decline in industrial production for April, signaling potential headwinds for the manufacturing sector.
- Corporate Earnings: Major DAX components, such as Siemens and Volkswagen, released quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, providing some support to the index.
π Technical Analysis: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Chart 1: Volume, EMA Cross, RSI
- Volume: Trading volume has been increasing, indicating heightened investor interest and potential for significant price movements.
- EMA Cross: The 12-day EMA has crossed above the 26-day EMA, suggesting a bullish trend in the short term.
- RSI: The Relative Strength Index is at 65, approaching overbought territory but still allowing room for upward movement.
Chart 2: Bollinger Bands, ATR
- Bollinger Bands: The price is nearing the upper band, indicating potential resistance and a possible pullback.
- ATR: The Average True Range has increased, reflecting higher volatility and potential for larger price swings.
Chart 3: MACD, ADX
- MACD: The MACD line is above the signal line, reinforcing the bullish momentum.
- ADX: At 28, the Average Directional Index indicates a strong trend is in place.
Chart 4: Support and Resistance
- Support: Key support levels are identified at 15,200 and 15,000.
- Resistance: Resistance is observed at 15,500 and 15,700. A break above these levels could signal further gains.
Chart 5: 40 SMA with 15-Period Shift
- The 40-day Simple Moving Average, adjusted by 15 periods, is trending upward, confirming the medium-term bullish outlook.
Chart 6: Peak Reaction Zones
- Zone 1: 15,300β15,350 has acted as a significant support area in recent sessions.
- Zone 2: 15,600β15,650 is a critical resistance zone that, if breached, could lead to accelerated gains.
Chart 7: Daily Pivots
- Pivot Point: 15,400
- Support Levels: 15,300 (S1), 15,200 (S2)
- Resistance Levels: 15,500 (R1), 15,600 (R2)







π Trading Signal: Long Position
- Entry Point: 15,420
- Stop Loss: 15,220 (Risk: 200 points)
- Take Profit: 15,800 (Reward: 380 points)
- Risk-Reward Ratio: 1:1.9
Note: This trade setup is based on current market conditions and technical indicators. Always conduct your own analysis before entering a trade.
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