Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, DAX 30 Outlooks:
- The Dow Jones[1] saw earnings season kick off last week with earnings from JP Morgan, Wells Fargo and Citi
- This week, the Nasdaq[2] 100 will look to FAANG member Netflix for insight
- Capped by technical resistance, the DAX 30[3] may require a fundamental spark to continue higher
Dow Jones Fundamental Forecast
Outlook: Mixed
The Dow Jones enjoyed a boost last week from the US-China phase one trade deal which was officially signed on Wednesday. While the deal delayed another round of tariffs, some analysts are skeptical China will move to meet the new requirements which could see the US impose punitive measures – effectively escalating the conflict once more.
For the time being, however, the deal resulted in a sense of optimism and has paved the way for a second phase which President Trump has said may only be signed after the 2020 election. While talks of progress in the interim are to be expected, the Dow Jones may have to look to other themes for direction in the meantime.
Dow Jones Price Chart: Daily Time Frame (March 2018 – January 2020) (Chart 1)
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Nasdaq 100 Fundamental Forecast
Outlook: Neutral
One such theme will be the continuation of earnings season. Average earnings from Citi, Bank of America and Wells Fargo were offset by JP Morgan which posted the best quarter on record for a bank. Together, the earnings worked to boost the financials sector. Now, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 will shift focus to Netflix earnings on Tuesday. Previously a member of the high-flying FAANG group, Netflix has been exchanged for Microsoft (FAAMG) after a few disappointing quarters. Should the streaming service
