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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

April 09, 202606:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Hang Seng (HSI)
25,752
-0.54%
TAIEX (Taiwan)
34,861
+0.29%
Straits Times (STI)
4,981
-0.31%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
21.6% High
Hang Seng (HSI)
Bullish
25,752
-0.54%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (48.9)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (25,387), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. Momentum at 49 reflects a tape under pressure. Bulls need to push the oscillator back above 50 to shift the narrative. The convergence-divergence oscillator prints a bullish signal. Histogram expansion above zero validates the upside move. At 0.0x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support24,204
Resistance28,056
Moving Averages
21-day SMA25,388
50-day SMA26,146
100-day SMA26,120
200-day SMA25,762
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 48.9 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 is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)28,056
23.6%27,147
38.2%26,584
50.0%26,130
61.8%25,675
78.6%25,028
Low (100.0%)24,204
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)28,557
Ext 1.272 (Up)29,104
Ext 1.618 (Up)30,437
Ext 1.13 (Dn)23,703
Ext 1.272 (Dn)23,156
Ext 1.618 (Dn)21,823
Trade Setup
Entry
25,752
Stop Loss
25,432
Take Profit
26,393
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Short Put (Cash-Secured)61%
Sell OTM Put
Covered Call61%
Own shares + Sell OTM Call
Bull Put Spread61%
Sell Put + Buy lower Put
TAIEX (Taiwan)
Strong Bullish
34,861
+0.29%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (53.0)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (33,396). The 53 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline — momentum aligns with the directional thesis. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis — positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. Low-conviction tape — volume at 0.0x average means the move lacks the sponsorship for sustained follow-through.
Support / Resistance
Support30,845
Resistance35,579
Moving Averages
21-day SMA33,366
50-day SMA33,039
100-day SMA30,665
200-day SMA27,612
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 53.0 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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)35,579
23.6%34,462
38.2%33,771
50.0%33,212
61.8%32,653
78.6%31,858
Low (100.0%)30,845
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)36,195
Ext 1.272 (Up)36,867
Ext 1.618 (Up)38,505
Ext 1.13 (Dn)30,229
Ext 1.272 (Dn)29,557
Ext 1.618 (Dn)27,919
Trade Setup
Entry
34,861
Stop Loss
34,340
Take Profit
35,903
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Short Put (Cash-Secured)84%
Sell OTM Put
Covered Call84%
Own shares + Sell OTM Call
Bull Put Spread84%
Sell Put + Buy lower Put
Straits Times (STI)
Strong Bullish
4,981
-0.31%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (51.5)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA at 4,921 continues to act as dynamic support — price remains above it, reinforcing upside bias. With RSI at 51, the momentum profile supports continued upside. The oscillator has headroom before overbought levels trigger caution. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis — positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. Thin participation (0.0x average) suggests the tape may be drifting rather than trending. Treat breakouts with scepticism.
Support / Resistance
Support4,698
Resistance5,041
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,919
50-day SMA4,929
100-day SMA4,782
200-day SMA4,531
Moving Average Signals
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) — Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 51.5 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
Bollinger Bands are tightly squeezed, warning of an imminent explosive directional price move.
Volume Analysis
Volume trend is balanced, showing no decisive edge for either buyers or sellers.
Chart Pattern
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)5,041
23.6%4,960
38.2%4,910
50.0%4,869
61.8%4,829
78.6%4,771
Low (100.0%)4,698
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)5,086
Ext 1.272 (Up)5,135
Ext 1.618 (Up)5,254
Ext 1.13 (Dn)4,653
Ext 1.272 (Dn)4,604
Ext 1.618 (Dn)4,485
Trade Setup
Entry
4,981
Stop Loss
4,944
Take Profit
5,053
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Short Put (Cash-Secured)75%
Sell OTM Put
Covered Call75%
Own shares + Sell OTM Call
Bull Put Spread75%
Sell Put + Buy lower Put
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Key Takeaway
Watch SGX Straits Times Index divergence with regional peers for relative strength cues across ASEAN markets.
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