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 WTI Crude, Gold, HSI, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq

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The Dow ticked down Thursday as traders awaited Friday’s July jobs report, which will give the latest snapshot on the labor market and the health of the economy.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 85.68 points, or 0.26%, to 32,726.82. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 4,151.94 after hitting its highest level since June on Wednesday. The Nasdaq Composite increased 0.41% to 12,720.58, the highest close since early May.

A slight uptick in weekly jobless claims, reported Thursday morning, weighed on investors watching for signs that labor market strength is dwindling. The July jobs report, scheduled to be released Friday, will show how employers hired last month. Economists estimate that the economy added 258,000 jobs in July, down from 372,000 in June, according to Dow Jones. The jobless rate is forecast to remain 3.6%.

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Plan A: Short if market failed to support above 4170. Targets are 4151 and 4128.

Plan B : Long only if market supported firm above 4170. Targets are 4191 and 4212.

Stock futures were higher early Friday as investors waited for the jobs report, looking for further clues about the Federal Reserve’s path of rate hikes and the state of the economy.

Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 72 points or 0.22%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.17% and 0.21%, respectively.

Economists expect 258,000 jobs were added in July, down from 372,000 in June, according to Dow Jones. Unemployment is expected to hold steady at 3.6%. The jobs report is released Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET. 

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Plan A: Remain long if the market stays above 20000. Targets are 20313 and 20469.

Plan B: Consider short only if the market stays below 20000. Targets are 19844 and 19531.

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Plan A: Remain short as long as oil price stays below 93.75. Targets are 87.5 and 84.38.

Plan B: Consider long only if oil price stays above 93.75. Targets are 95.31 and 96.88.

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