What is the downside risk for the TSX Index?

What are the key points from the above chart of the TSX?

• There is the possibility of a double top at 14,300.
• Major support on the weekly chart is 13,500. Reference the previous chart.
• I use a two-day time filter and a 2% penetration rule based on the closing prices.
• 13,500 will become resistance if the TSX closes below 13,500 using the above filters.
• 13,200 (near the March 7 retracement of 13,250) would then become major support.
• Using the above filters, a closing price of around 12,900 would confirm a double top.
• The downside risk would then be around 12,200.

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