FTSE pullback after UK economic activity surprises to the upsideThe FTSE (UK100) index price action sentiment appears bullish, supported by the longer-term prevailing uptrend. This morning UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose at a faster pace of 1.4% YoY in the last quarter of 2024, compared to estimates of 1.1% and the 1% growth seen in the third quarter, upwardly revised from 0.9%. Market participants trim BoE expectations for rate cuts after GDP figures are published.
The key trading level is at 8680, which is 25th Feb swing low. A corrective pullback from the current levels and a bullish bounce back from the 8680 level could target the upside resistance at 8800 followed by the 8830 and 8916 levels over the longer timeframe.
Alternatively, a confirmed loss of 8680 support and a daily close below that level could open a way for further retracement and a retest of 8655 support level followed by 8590 and 8540.
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