Indices Forecasts
60 STORIESFORECASTS2 DAYS AGO
Coffee Breaks Key Floor as Dollar, Silver and Nasdaq Traders Recheck Major LevelsCoffee futures have moved below the 300.20 consolidation floor, shifting attention to the lower boundary of a declining channel and the 281.40 support area. FXCOINZ market coverage also tracks key levels across the dollar, silver and Nasdaq 100 E-Mini after several recent breakout attempts were challenged.
FORECASTS3 DAYS AGO
S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher as Payrolls Put Breakout in FocusSeptember E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are trying to extend their advance after moving above a key short-term pivot. Traders are watching the payrolls report, Treasury yield reaction and thin pre-holiday liquidity for confirmation or reversal risk.
FORECASTS ▶5 DAYS AGO
NASDAQ 100 & S&P 500 Forecast: Markets Hold Key Support LevelsNASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 remain range-bound as elevated interest rates pressure stocks. Key support levels and Friday’s U.S. jobs report are in focus.
FORECASTS5 DAYS AGO
Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Futures Slip as Oil Surge Revives Middle East RiskU.S. stock futures moved lower Monday as strikes involving Iran’s Larak Island pushed crude prices sharply higher and revived concerns over Middle East supply risk. Energy shares rallied, but higher Treasury yields and caution ahead of Friday’s August employment report kept pressure on technology and broader index futures.
FORECASTSAUG 29, 2026
Dow Jones Forecast: Jackson Hole Rate-Hike Risk Tests 55,000 BreakoutThe Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week positive at 53,537 as earnings strength and consumer resilience helped offset pressure from policy and trade risks. Market attention now turns to 52,900 support and 55,000 resistance as inflation, Treasury yields and U.S.-Canada tariffs shape the next move.
FORECASTSAUG 28, 2026
S&P 500 September Setup Turns Cautious as 7,100–7,200 Zone Comes Into ViewThe S&P 500 is approaching a pivotal technical test as seasonal weakness lines up with a possible Elliott Wave decline. A break below 7,638 could shift attention toward the 7,100–7,200 area, while a hold may keep the bullish case alive.
FORECASTSAUG 28, 2026
Bitcoin Leads Major Assets as Gold Link Strengthens Before Jackson HoleBitcoin is outperforming gold, the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 in a pivotal month for macro markets. Its rising correlation with gold and inverse relationship with the Dollar Index are sharpening the debate over BTC as a store of value.
FORECASTSAUG 27, 2026
Nasdaq 100 Forecast: Bollinger Squeeze Puts Bulls and Bears on AlertThe Nasdaq 100 is trading in a compressed volatility setup, with Bollinger Bands tightening around the index as Elliott Wave scenarios point to sharply different outcomes. Technical traders are watching 30,195 as a key bullish confirmation area, while weakness below the lower band could revive downside targets near 27,732 and 26,900.
FORECASTSAUG 26, 2026
DAX Bulls Target 27,000 as Wedge Retest Holds Above 26,000The DAX is holding above a key rising wedge retest area near 26,000, keeping bullish momentum in focus as traders watch resistance around 26,500 and 26,800. Improving German business sentiment and year-to-date gains are helping support the constructive tone around the index.
FORECASTSAUG 25, 2026
Nasdaq Bounce Faces Key Inflation, GDP and Nvidia Earnings TestThe Nasdaq recovered near its 50 day moving average as lower yields and renewed chip demand supported risk appetite. Traders now face a critical test from PCE inflation, second quarter GDP and Nvidia earnings, while weak consumer confidence and retail selling complicate the rebound.
FORECASTSAUG 25, 2026
S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher as Bitcoin Rally Highlights Uneven Risk AppetiteSeptember E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are attempting to rebound, but the contract remains inside Thursday’s range as traders weigh elevated long-end Treasury yields and a Federal Reserve that has not ruled out another rate hike. Bitcoin’s sharp weekly advance and gold’s technical breakout contrast with a stock market bounce that has yet to prove broad conviction.
FORECASTSAUG 23, 2026
S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher as Bitcoin Rally Highlights Uneven Risk AppetiteSeptember E-mini S&P 500 futures are trading higher early Friday but remain inside Thursday’s range, signaling hesitation after a yield-driven setback. Bitcoin’s strong weekly advance and gold’s dollar-led breakout contrast with a stock market still facing pressure from elevated Treasury yields and lingering Fed risk.
FORECASTSAUG 21, 2026
S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher as Bitcoin Rally Contrasts With Yield PressureSeptember E mini S&P 500 futures are trading higher early Friday but remain trapped inside Thursday’s range, keeping the market in an indecisive technical posture. Bitcoin’s 23% weekly gain and gold’s breakout stand in contrast to an equity market still pressured by elevated long bond yields and unresolved Federal Reserve risk.
FORECASTSAUG 19, 2026
S&P 500 Edges Higher as Treasury Buyback Relief Meets Key Technical TestThe S&P 500 moved higher early Wednesday as traders tried to recover recent losses after a Treasury buyback announcement helped ease pressure in long dated yields. The index remains in a broader uptrend, but short term momentum has weakened as markets await FOMC minutes and watch whether key support levels hold.
FORECASTSAUG 17, 2026
S&P 500 Rally Stalls as 30-Year Yield Pressure Tests the AI TradeThe S&P 500 is fading after a recent record as long-dated Treasury yields climb to 19-year highs and challenge broad equity appetite. AI-linked strength remains visible, but elevated Brent crude and tighter debt costs are making the market more selective.
FORECASTSAUG 17, 2026
S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecast: Softer Inflation Supports Rally Despite Tariff and Yield RisksThe S&P 500 and Dow Jones remain technically constructive as softer inflation and weak hiring reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates. Still, new drone tariffs, rising Treasury yields and a widening budget deficit could challenge the bullish outlook for U.S. equities.
FORECASTSAUG 16, 2026
Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Pull Back as Retail Sales DisappointU.S. equity benchmarks moved lower as traders weighed weaker retail sales, softer consumer sentiment and rising Treasury yields. Tech shares led the retreat, while energy and basic materials found support from stronger oil markets.
FORECASTSAUG 15, 2026
S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecast: Softer Inflation Backs Rally as Tariff and Yield Risks BuildThe S&P 500 and Dow Jones remain supported by softer inflation and weaker job growth, which have eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates. Still, new drone tariffs, elevated Treasury yields and a widening budget deficit are adding fresh uncertainty to the bullish outlook.
FORECASTSAUG 10, 2026
Nasdaq 100 Futures Lead Pre-Market Gains as CPI, Oil and Fed Odds Shape the WeekNasdaq 100 futures advanced in Monday’s pre-market trade after weak payrolls reduced expectations for a September Fed hike and gave growth stocks fresh support. Traders are now watching CPI, WTI crude above $79, and key futures levels to judge whether the rally can extend or stall.
FORECASTSAUG 9, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally as Weak Payrolls Pressure Fed Hike CaseU.S. equity benchmarks moved higher as a 23,000-job payroll loss reshaped the rate debate and pushed yields lower before the opening bell. Softer WTI and Brent prices helped keep the inflation argument contained, though a reversal in crude remains a key risk for the rally.
FORECASTSAUG 7, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Push Higher as Payrolls Loss Weakens September Fed Hike CaseU.S. equity benchmarks are drawing support from a surprise payrolls decline, softer yields and contained crude prices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq now face key breakout tests as traders weigh whether the move is durable buying or short covering.
FORECASTSAUG 3, 2026
Dow Jones and Nasdaq Rally Meets Fed Test as Amazon Gains and ISM Data Revives Hawkish RiskAmazon’s strong move and lower oil prices helped support major stock indexes, while semiconductor weakness kept the rally uneven. Strong ISM manufacturing signals put the focus back on the Fed and Friday’s payrolls report.
FORECASTSAUG 3, 2026
S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecast: Microsoft Rally Supports Bulls as Tariff Risks Cloud OutlookMicrosoft’s strong forecast and AI-driven momentum helped lift the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, reinforcing bullish sentiment across major U.S. indices. However, tariff uncertainty, elevated Treasury yields and stretched valuation gauges may keep volatility high as traders assess the next leg of the rally.
FORECASTSAUG 2, 2026
Nasdaq Rebound Faces Apple, Chip Breadth and Fed Risk After Amazon and Microsoft SurgeAmazon and Microsoft reignited confidence in AI spending after strong cloud-driven earnings moves, helping stabilize a battered technology trade. Yet Apple’s guidance-driven slide, weak semiconductor follow-through and renewed Federal Reserve concerns leave the Nasdaq recovery still unproven.