E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM) Futures Technical Analysis – Weak Under 33826, Strong Over 34132

December E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are down sharply at the mid-session on Monday as concerns about the pace of a global recovery spurred a sell-off across sectors at the start of a week in which the Federal Reserve will decide on potentially tapering its pandemic-era stimulus.

At 16:42 GMT, December E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are trading 33739, down 723 or -2.10%.

In stock related news, Dow Component Caterpillar Inc is down 4.86%. Goldman Sachs Group Inc is off by 4.4%, followed by American Express and JPMorgan Chase & Co, which are both lower by 3.47%. Dow Inc is down 3.28%.

Daily Swing Chart Technical Analysis

The main trend is down according to the daily swing chart. The next major downside target is the July 19 main bottom at 33533, followed by the June 21 main bottom at 32835.

A trade through 35383 will change the main trend to up. This is highly unlikely, but due to the prolonged move down in terms of price and time, traders should start watching for a closing price reversal bottom chart pattern. This would change the trend, but if confirmed, it could trigger the start of a 2 to 3 day correction.

The main range is 32835 to 35429. The Dow just crossed over to the weak side of its retracement zone at 33826 to 34132, making it new resistance.

Daily Swing Chart Technical Forecast

The direction of the December E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average into the close on Monday is likely to be determined by trader reaction to 33826.

Bearish Scenario

A sustained move under 33826 will indicate the presence of sellers. If this move continues to generate enough downside momentum then look for the selling to extend into 33533. Taking out this level could trigger an acceleration to the downside with 32835 the next likely target.

Bullish Scenario

A sustained move over 33826 will signal the return of buyers. If this move generates enough upside momentum then look for a possible intraday surge into 34132. Overtaking this area could put the Dow in a position to close higher for the session and thus form a closing price reversal bottom.