Technical analysis of the QSE index

Technical analysis of the QSE indexThe QSE index closed down by 1.89% at 9,532.60 versus the week before; the bearishness continued as it broke below 9,700 level. Technical indicators signal the possibility of the continuation of the bearish sentiment. The expected resistance level remains at 10,500 points and the support at 9,500. Definitions of key terms used in technical analysisCandlestick chart – A candlestick chart is a price chart that displays the high, low, open, and close for a security. The ‘body’ of the chart is portion between the open and close price, while the high and low intraday movements form the ‘shadow’. The candlestick may represent any time frame. We use a one-day candlestick chart (every candlestick represents one trading day) in our analysis.Doji candlestick pattern – A Doji candlestick is formed when a security’s open and close are practically equal. The pattern indicates indecisiveness, and based on preceding price actions and future confirmation, may indicate a bullish or bearish trend reversal.