Dow Jones Industrial Average Index Forecast

Buy candidate since Jul 30, 2026 Gain 3.50%

The Dow Jones Industrial Average index price gained 0.282% on the last trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), rising from 53,885.10 points to 54,036.93 points. During the last trading day the index fluctuated 0.533% from a day low at 53,807.94 points to a day high of 54,094.65 points. The price has risen in 8 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.02% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -41 million shares and in total, 379 million shares were bought and sold for approximately 20.46 points trillion. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.

The index lies in the upper part of a narrow and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at 54,466.71 points will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the index is expected to rise 7.17% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between 55,736.12 points and 58,373.64 points at the end of this 3-month period.

^DJI Signals & Forecast

The Dow Jones Industrial Average index holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the index. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at 53,461.22 points and 52,481.07 points. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The index should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.574%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Dow Jones Industrial Average index

Dow Jones Industrial Average finds support from accumulated volume at 51,876.11 points and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

In general the index tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this index. During the last day, the index moved 286.71 points between high and low, or 0.533%. For the last week the index has had daily average volatility of 0.94%.

Our recommended stop-loss: 52,217.62 points (-3.37%) (This index has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 2 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (^DJI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Dow Jones Industrial Average to open at 53,979.84 points, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between 53,719.76 points and 54,354.10 points, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-634.35 points (+/-1.18%) up or down from last closing price. If Dow Jones Industrial Average takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.18% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at 54,085.88 points (0.09%) than the support at 51,876.11 points (4.00%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is Dow Jones Industrial Average index A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Dow Jones Industrial Average index to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 3.163 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - 53,979.84 points ( 0.106%).

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