Mike van Dulken and Artjom Hatsaturjants at Accendo Markets, commented to clients this morning: FTSE 100 Index called to open -5pts at 7010, broadly flat since Friday’s close, still in a 6980-7100 sideways channel.

FTSE 100 Index called to open -5pts at 7010, broadly flat since Friday’s close, still in a 6980-7100 sideways channel. Bulls need a break above 7025 if they are to regain the channel’s upper half, Bears require a breach of 7005 overnight lows if they want to threaten the 6980 floor.

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