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NASDAQ Index, S&P 500, Dow Jones Forecasts: US Indices Surge Almost 1% Despite Geopolitical Strains

By:
Arslan Ali
Updated: Oct 9, 2023, 19:36 GMT+00:00

Amidst geopolitical tensions, US major indices, including the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones, display notable bullish momentum.

Wall street in New York City, FX Empire

Key Insights

  • The S&P 500 index stands at $4342, marking a 0.75% increase since the start of the week.
  • The NASDAQ is trading at $14342, showing a 0.75% uptick from Monday. Key observations include a pivot point at $14985.
  • Currently trading at $13149, the DJIA highlights a potential for bullish movement with a pivot point at $13166.

S&P 500

SP500 Daily Chart

As of October 09, the S&P 500 (SPX) is positioned at $4342, reflecting a 0.75% ascent from Monday. On the 4-hourly chart, the index has impressively breached a major resistance at $4280, previously delineated by a downward channel. This rupture now converts the $4280 mark into a likely support.

Immediate resistances for SPX hover at $4345, $4416, and $4462. Conversely, vital supports lie at $4280, $4220, and $4162. The chart also presents a bullish engulfing candle, indicating a probable buying trend.

Coupled with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) stationed at 55, a slight bullish momentum is anticipated. Traders should closely monitor the $4300 benchmark, as trading above this level reinforces bullish prospects.

NASDAQ

NASDAQ Daily Chart

On October 09, the NASDAQ (NDX) is trading at $14342, marking a 0.75% rise from Monday. The 4-hourly chart displays pivotal levels, with the NASDAQ’s pivot point at $14985. Resistance zones are mapped out at $15072, $15129, and $15309. Immediate support is found at $14856, trailed by $14694, and a significant $14425 level, underscored by a triple bottom pattern.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 65, indicating a bullish sentiment, while the price is comfortably above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) set at $14800. A noteworthy chart development is the breach of the descending triangle pattern at $14755, accompanied by robust bullish engulfing candles suggesting a potent uptrend in the offing.

Summing up, the NASDAQ exhibits a bullish stance above $14855. Traders should anticipate potential upward movements, possibly challenging higher resistance levels.

Dow Jones

Dow Jones Daily Chart

Dow Jones is currently in a pivotal phase, trading at $13149 on a 4-hour chart timeframe as of October 09. With a pivot point set at $13166, the index showcases the potential for bullish momentum if it manages a break above this level, possibly heading towards resistances at $13196 and $13220.

Conversely, DJIA is receiving support from an upward trendline at $13126. A bearish breakout below this trendline could see the index sliding towards $13097. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is positioned at 45, indicating a slightly bearish sentiment. Intriguingly, the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is pegged at $13150, which serves as a crucial juncture, tilting towards selling pressures.

The chart pattern is neutral with an upward trendline indicating buying opportunities, but the 50 EMA suggests potential selling. DJIA remains bullish above $13126, but global economic events and shifts could affect its movement in the short term.

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About the Author

Arslan is a finance MBA and also holds an MPhil degree in behavioral finance. An expert in financial analysis and investor psychology, Arslan uses his academic background to bring valuable insights about market sentiment and whether instruments are likely to be overbought or oversold.

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