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​​Dow and NASDAQ 100 losses slow, while DAX remains under pressure​

Last week saw steep losses for indices, but some early gains have been seen in opening trading on Monday.

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​​​Dow holding on above 40,000

​After two days of heavy losses, the Dow Jones index still remains above its previous highs, as investors brace themselves for a busy week of earnings.

​Further declines will target 40,080, and then down to rising trendline support from mid-June. Bulls will look for a revival back above 40,500 to suggest that a low has been formed for the time being.

Dow Jones chart Source: ProRealTime
Dow Jones chart Source: ProRealTime

​NASDAQ 100 stabilises after losses

​The past two weeks have witnessed the NASDAQ 100 index’s first real pullback since May.

​The price neared the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) last week, and has moved higher this morning. It will need a move back above 19,800 to suggest that a low has formed. This might then see the index target the previous highs around 20,750.

NASDAQ 100 chart Source: ProRealTime
NASDAQ 100 chart Source: ProRealTime

​DAX closes below key indicator

​Friday saw the DAX 40 index close below the 100-day SMA for the first time since 13 November.

​June and July saw the price hold above this indicator, so Friday’s weak close may signal that more losses are ahead. A close below 18,000 bolsters this view. Bulls will want to see a move back above the 100-day SMA in order to stave off the expectation of further declines.

DAX 40 chart Source: ProRealTime
DAX 40 chart Source: ProRealTime

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