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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

April 07, 202603:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Nikkei 225 (N225)
53,527
+0.21%
KOSPI (South Korea)
5,502
+0.96%
ASX 200 (Australia)
8,716
+1.59%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
24.2% High
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Bullish
53,527
+0.21%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (49.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (53,366), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. RSI at 49 lingers below the midline — momentum remains in the bears' hands, though not yet at capitulation levels. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Low-conviction tape — volume at 0.0x average means the move lacks the sponsorship for sustained follow-through.
Support / Resistance
Support50,559
Resistance59,332
Moving Averages
21-day SMA53,336
50-day SMA54,726
100-day SMA52,776
200-day SMA48,084
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 49.4 is well within the neutral zone, showing balanced momentum without extreme conditions.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)59,332
23.6%57,262
38.2%55,981
50.0%54,946
61.8%53,910
78.6%52,436
Low (100.0%)50,559
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)60,473
Ext 1.272 (Up)61,719
Ext 1.618 (Up)64,754
Ext 1.13 (Dn)49,418
Ext 1.272 (Dn)48,173
Ext 1.618 (Dn)45,137
Trade Setup
Entry
53,527
Stop Loss
52,536
Take Profit
55,511
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Iron Condor74%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread74%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Double Calendar74%
OTM Put Calendar + OTM Call Calendar
KOSPI (South Korea)
Neutral
5,502
+0.96%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (40.9)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 5,511 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. The 41 reading on the momentum gauge signals persistent softness. Sellers maintain the edge until a reclaim of the 50-line. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram — confirming the bearish momentum shift. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Iron Condor captures the highest score at 86%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support4,891
Resistance6,347
Moving Averages
21-day SMA5,512
50-day SMA5,469
100-day SMA4,846
200-day SMA4,100
Moving Average Signals
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) — Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 40.9 is well within the neutral zone, showing balanced momentum without extreme conditions.
MACD Analysis
MACD histogram is negative and expanding, indicating sellers hold a strong momentum advantage.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Volume trend is balanced, showing no decisive edge for either buyers or sellers.
Chart Pattern
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)6,347
23.6%6,004
38.2%5,791
50.0%5,619
61.8%5,447
78.6%5,202
Low (100.0%)4,891
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)6,537
Ext 1.272 (Up)6,744
Ext 1.618 (Up)7,248
Ext 1.13 (Dn)4,701
Ext 1.272 (Dn)4,494
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,990
Trade Setup
Entry
5,502
Stop Loss
5,382
Take Profit
5,744
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Iron Condor86%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread86%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Double Calendar86%
OTM Put Calendar + OTM Call Calendar
ASX 200 (Australia)
Neutral
8,716
+1.59%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (56.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (8,565). Momentum at 56 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. At 0.0x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support8,262
Resistance9,203
Moving Averages
21-day SMA8,579
50-day SMA8,808
100-day SMA8,741
200-day SMA8,778
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 56.3 is well within the neutral zone, showing balanced momentum without extreme conditions.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Volume trend is balanced, showing no decisive edge for either buyers or sellers.
Chart Pattern
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)9,203
23.6%8,981
38.2%8,844
50.0%8,733
61.8%8,622
78.6%8,464
Low (100.0%)8,262
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)9,325
Ext 1.272 (Up)9,459
Ext 1.618 (Up)9,784
Ext 1.13 (Dn)8,140
Ext 1.272 (Dn)8,007
Ext 1.618 (Dn)7,681
Trade Setup
Entry
8,716
Stop Loss
8,652
Take Profit
8,844
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Iron Condor82%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread82%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Double Calendar82%
OTM Put Calendar + OTM Call Calendar
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Key Takeaway
Track USD/JPY correlation with Nikkei 225 and watch Hang Seng tech sector for regional momentum cues.
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