The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), ended down by 111 points or by 0.4%, at 26,485. The S&P 500 index added just up 2 points to 2,929. The Nasdaq Composite Index COMP, climbed a modest 23 points, or 0.3%, to 8,125. U.S. stock prices were mostly higher with a mixed performance once again in the indexes on the back of earnings results, data and global growth sentiment all in the mix. As for performances, the top performers on Wall Street came in the tech-sector results highlighted by Facebook Inc. and Microsoft Corp. The DJIA was weighed upon by disappointing 3M Co. earnings. U.S. data Analysts at ANZ Bank noted that the US durable goods were up 2.7% m/m in March, stronger than the 0.8% increase expected. “Core orders were also higher than expected, up 1.3%, the strongest rise in 7 months (mkt: 0.2%). The three month annualised average rose to 2.1% from -3.0%, after four consecutive months of negative prints.” Looking ahead: The key data for the immediate – near future that traders and investors will look for triggers will start with the USD and global outlook 1) US – advance Q1 US GDP, 2) FOMC, 3) ISM and 4) payrolls; 5) Then, from the Eurozone – we have 1) Q1 GDP, final 2) April PMIs and 3) April advance CPI data; and from China – 1) NBS and 2) Caixin PMIs. DJIA levels Technically, bears now look for a test below the 20-D SMA, and then 26000 opening risk towards 25700s. First, the 20-D SMA (session lows) and the hourly 200-SMA need to give, (200 HR SMA is located at 26150). A subsequent break of the 50-D SMA just below 26000 opens risk to the 23.6% Fibo retracement of the late Dec rally at 25500 guarding 25300 (200 D SMA). A break all the way down to the 24800 gap area would come into target ahead of the 24500s and then 50% of the upside run made at the end of Dec at 24150. FX Street FX Street FXStreet is the leading independent portal dedicated to the Foreign Exchange (Forex) market. It was launched in 2000 and the portal has always been proud of their unyielding commitment to provide objective and unbiased information, to enable their users to take better and more confident decisions. View All Post By FX Street FXStreet News share Read Next RBNZ’s Orr: Room to cut rates if required, we are in a pretty good spot FX Street 4 years The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), ended down by 111 points or by 0.4%, at 26,485. The S&P 500 index added just up 2 points to 2,929. The Nasdaq Composite Index COMP, climbed a modest 23 points, or 0.3%, to 8,125. U.S. stock prices were mostly higher with a mixed performance once again in the indexes on the back of earnings results, data and global growth sentiment all in the mix. As for performances, the top performers on Wall Street came in the tech-sector results highlighted by Facebook Inc. and Microsoft Corp. The DJIA was weighed upon… Regulated Forex Brokers All Brokers Sponsored Brokers Broker Benefits Min Deposit Score Visit Broker 1 $100T&Cs Apply 0% Commission and No stamp DutyRegulated by US,UK & International StockCopy Successfull Traders 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 2 T&Cs Apply 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 3 Recommended Broker $100T&Cs Apply No deposit or withdrawal feesTrade major forex pairs such as EUR/USD with leverage up to 30:1 and tight spreads of 0.9 pips Low $100 minimum deposit to open a trading account 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 4 T&Cs Apply Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 5 Recommended Broker $0T&Cs Apply Trade gold, silver, and platinum directly against major currenciesUp to 1:500 leverage for forex trading24/5 customer service by phone and email 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk.