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​​Dow and NASDAQ 100 see losses ease, but DAX still under pressure​

While US indices have seen their losses ease off for now, the DAX is edging lower in early trading.

DAX 40 Source: Adobe images

​​​Dow losses pause for now

​The Dow Jones index failed to hold its highs yesterday, but has managed to avoid a lower close. In addition, the price has opened higher today, bolstering the view that a short-term low has been formed.

​A close above 40,400 helps to solidify the bullish outlook, while sellers will want a close back below Wednesday’s low at 39,803.

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

​NASDAQ 100 rallies off Thursday low

​Thursday saw the NASDAQ 100 index finish off the lows, bouncing off the 100-day simple moving average (SMA). However, it has yet to push above yesterday’s highs, limiting the potential for a bullish turn higher.

​A close back above 19,150 would signal that a low has formed for the time being.

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

​DAX drifts lower

​While the DAX 40 index finished firmly off the lows on Thursday, there hasn’t been any real bullish momentum overnight.

​A close back above 18,400 would be needed to suggest that a low has formed. A close below 18,130 today would reinforce the bearish view in the near-term.

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

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