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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
25.8% High
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Strong Bullish55,896
+4.62%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (52.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (53,444), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. Momentum holds constructive at 52 — firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support50,559
Resistance59,332
Moving Averages
21-day SMA53,482
50-day SMA54,765
100-day SMA52,832
200-day SMA48,172
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 52.0 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 has broken above the upper Bollinger Band, indicating strong upward strength but risk of reversion.
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
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| 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
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| 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
55,896
Stop Loss
54,842
Take Profit
58,002
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Short Put (Cash-Secured)73%
Sell OTM Put
Covered Call73%
Own shares + Sell OTM Call
Bull Put Spread73%
Sell Put + Buy lower Put
KOSPI (South Korea)
Strong Bullish5,766
+4.94%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (50.1)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 5,518 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. With RSI at 50, the momentum profile supports continued upside. The oscillator has headroom before overbought levels trigger caution. Momentum confirmation from MACD — the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Short Put (Cash-Secured) leads the strategy table at 73% — directional bias and vol regime both align.
Support / Resistance
Support4,891
Resistance6,347
Moving Averages
21-day SMA5,522
50-day SMA5,485
100-day SMA4,862
200-day SMA4,114
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 50.1 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
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| 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
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| 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
5,766
Stop Loss
5,613
Take Profit
6,071
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Short Put (Cash-Secured)73%
Sell OTM Put
Covered Call73%
Own shares + Sell OTM Call
Bull Put Spread73%
Sell Put + Buy lower Put
ASX 200 (Australia)
Strong Bullish8,959
+2.64%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (63.6)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 8,584 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. The 64 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline — momentum aligns with the directional thesis. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Low-conviction tape — volume at 0.0x average means the move lacks the sponsorship for sustained follow-through.
Support / Resistance
Support8,262
Resistance9,203
Moving Averages
21-day SMA8,584
50-day SMA8,810
100-day SMA8,743
200-day SMA8,780
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 63.6 confirms strong buying momentum, with room to run before becoming extremely overbought.
MACD Analysis
MACD is expanding positively, highlighting that buyers are firmly in control of momentum.
Bollinger Bands
Price has broken above the upper Bollinger Band, indicating strong upward strength but risk of reversion.
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
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| 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
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| 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
8,959
Stop Loss
8,875
Take Profit
9,128
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Short Put (Cash-Secured)77%
Sell OTM Put
Covered Call77%
Own shares + Sell OTM Call
Bull Put Spread77%
Sell Put + Buy lower Put
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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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