Straits Time Index (STI) - Testing Resistance | Technical Analysis

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Last week, the price action was clustered around the resistance level, forming a small pullback that may be interpreted as a flag. However, we have not seen a strong breakout or follow-through from the flag, which we should be looking out for this coming week. Given the strong close on the US front after the positive jobs report on Friday, we should see the STI gap up on the open. Do not be tempted to chase the market, and wait for a good setup for entry. If you want to take a long position, go in with 1/2 or 1/3 your usual size, and trail your stops. Based on weekly swing counts, the trend is still down.

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