Yesterday,
- European shares bounced back after hitting a two-month low in the previous session, as markets prepared for the upcoming April 2 deadline for U.S. reciprocal tariffs. The White House is likely to announce 20% tariffs on a wide range of imports, a move that could escalate global trade tensions and dampen investor sentiment.
- Among key movers on the Stoxx 600, shares of Bavarian Nordic (BAV.DK; BAVA:DC) rose 2.3% after the company received FDA approval for a freeze-dried version of its mpox and smallpox vaccine. Meanwhile, shares of Airbus (AIRS.FR; AIR:FP) gained 3.2% following reports that the company delivered around 70 aircraft in March, up from 40 in February.
- The Stoxx 600 booked a gain of 1% after four consecutive sessions of losses. Immediate resistance is at its 10-DMA (+1%), followed by its 50-DMA (+1.3). We recommend a selective approach to adding names on a high-volume breakout or decisive retake of their key moving averages.
- Overall sector performance was positive. Technology (+175bps), Banks (+132bps), Basic Resources (+131bps), and Telecommunications (+118bps) were the top gainers. There were no losers.
- Among major indices, France’s CAC 40 closed 1.1% higher. Immediate resistance is at its 10-DMA (+1.6%), which has crossed below its 50-DMA (+1.9%). Germany’s DAX 30 jumped 2% and reclaimed its 50-DMA. Immediate resistance is at its 10-DMA, followed by its 21-DMA. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.6% and tested resistance at its 21- and 50-DMA. Support is at its 100-DMA (-2.2%).
- All 16 markets we track closed in the green. One is in a Confirmed Uptrend, eight in an Uptrend Under Pressure, two in a Rally Attempt, and five in a Downtrend.
- Of the 16 European Focus List names, 15 ideas are trading above their 200-DMA, while eight ideas are trading above their 50-DMA.