Most of the key US and European indices closed the first half of the year in positive territory, with the Nasdaq Composite turning in 18.1% in H1. In Asia, the Taiwan Weighted Index made a 28% gain. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, points out what he thinks investors should take away from the first half of the year. Europe’s focus is now firmly on the second round of the French elections – these will take place on Sunday and all parties other than the National Rally will be out to prevent them from achieving a majority.00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:24 Markets wrap-up by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)06:45 Technical Analysis update by Mensur Pocinci (Head of Technical Analysis Research)09:59 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.