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June 04, 2025

Stocks

Dow Dips from Heights: Market Pauses Near Record as Earnings, Fed Minutes Loom

Summary

The Dow Jones retreated from near-record levels, snapping a multi-session winning streak as traders turned cautious. With the index just shy of its all-time high, profit-taking and macro uncertainty took the front seat.

Key Drivers of the Pullback

  • Earnings Anticipation: Investors awaited quarterly results from major tech names, especially Nvidia, which could set the tone for broader market sentiment.
  • Fed Watch: The Federal Reserve's May meeting minutes hinted at ongoing inflation concerns, with no clear signal on imminent rate cuts—this tempered bullish sentiment in equities.
  • Trade Policy Jitters: Developments around U.S. trade tariffs raised concerns about potential cost pressures on multinational corporations, pressuring sentiment in industrial and tech-heavy segments.

Short-Term Outlook

The Dow's dip reflects a pause for breath amid an otherwise strong uptrend. While momentum remains intact, earnings volatility, central bank clarity, and geopolitical developments will shape the next leg. Traders should:

  • Watch for Nvidia earnings and PCE inflation data later this week.
  • Track bond yields for rate expectations.
  • Keep an eye on international trade headlines for potential spillover effects.

US30 – H4 Timeframe

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The 4-hour timeframe chart of US30 shows the price entering a critical supply zone, with its bullish probability further marginalized by the confluence from the two resistance trendlines. The initial target is the 100-period moving average since the highlighted point of interest falls within the 86% Fibonacci retracement level.

Analyst's Expectations: 

Direction: Bearish

Target-41805.10

Invalidation- 42870

CONCLUSION

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