Stock MarketTalking Points:
- US and China trade officials are slated to meet in Beijing on February 14th and 15th
- The Japanese Nikkei awaits GDP data scheduled for release on Wednesday
- The German DAX will look to avoid a technical recession with GDP data due Thursday
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Dow Jones Fundamental Outlook
Forecast: Mixed
The Dow Jones Industrial Average[2] and its counterpart in that of the S&P 500[3] will take their cues largely from non-scheduled data next week. As earnings season winds down[4], sentiment and price action will turn once again to the larger overarching themes that equities have faced for months.
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Trade wars remain the paramount concern with US and Chinese officials scheduled to meet in Beijing on Thursday and Friday. The talks are critically important for progress as the 90-day deadline approaches expiration on March 1st. Further, President Donald Trump confirmed a report that he will not meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping before the deadline. The lack of a face-to-face meeting between the two Presidents places increased pressure on trade officials from both sides.
Dow Jones Price Chart: Daily Timeframe (January 2018 – February 2019) (Chart 1)
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Japan Awaits GDP
Forecast: Bearish
The Japanese Nikkei 225[7] will look to Wednesday’s release of Q4
