News Technical Analysis

The Dow Jones Index Achieves a New Record, Closing Above 37,500

Market News Summary

European markets closed higher on Tuesday, recovering slightly from weak trading in the previous session. The European Stoxx 600 index closed up by 0.43%, with the majority of sectors in the region ending in positive territory. Travel and entertainment stocks rose by 1.7%, leading the gains, while the oil and gas sector stabilized after Monday’s gains, which were driven by concerns about shipping in the Red Sea.

FedEx lowered its revenue outlook for the entire year on Tuesday as it competes with United Parcel Service and other rivals in what appears to be a weak holiday season. Its stocks dropped by nearly 8%, and FedEx now expects a 10% decline in last year’s revenues, compared to its previous forecast of nearly steady results.

Dollar Index (USDX)

The dollar index declined by 0.4%, while yields on U.S. ten-year Treasury bonds hovered near their lowest levels since July. The markets are anticipating about a 75% chance of an interest rate cut in March, according to the CME FedWatch tool.

Pivot Point: 101.85

Resistance level Support level
102.10101.50
102.45101.30
102.65100.95

Spot Gold (XAUUSD)

On Tuesday, gold prices experienced an uptick as the U.S. dollar weakened and Treasury yields saw a decline. Investors are eagerly anticipating a slew of U.S. economic data set for release this week, which holds the potential to offer greater clarity regarding the trajectory of interest rates.

The spot price of gold increased by 0.6% to $2,038.59 per ounce. Futures contracts for gold settled higher by 0.6% at $2,052.1.

Pivot Point: 2036

Resistance level Support level
20502025
20612010
20762000

Dow Jones Index (DJ30ft – US30)

U.S. indices closed with collective gains in Tuesday’s session, propelled by the prevailing enthusiasm for interest rate cuts in the markets, despite attempts by policymakers at the U.S. Federal Reserve to temper this excessive optimism.

The Dow Jones index climbed approximately 0.7%, equivalent to 252 points, in Tuesday’s session, marking its ninth consecutive daily gain and closing above 37,500 points for the first time in its history. Additionally, the S&P 500 index rose by 0.6%, closing at 4,768 points, with major sectors experiencing across-the-board increases. The energy sector led the gains, surging by 1.4%, coinciding with a rise in oil prices.

Pivot Point: 37830

Resistance level Support level
3802037720
3813037525
3832037420

US Crude Oil (USOUSD)

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, following a more than 1% increase in the previous session, driven by concerns over global trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Brent crude futures gained six cents, or 0.1%, reaching $79.29 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude stood at $74.11 per barrel, up 17 cents, or 0.2%.

Pivot Point: 73.55

Resistance level Support level
75.0072.70
75.8571.25
77.3070.40

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