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United States Market Post-Market Review
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
19.1% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Neutral4,765
+0.07%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (67.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA at 4,663 continues to act as dynamic support β price remains above it, reinforcing upside bias. RSI has climbed to 67, putting the tape in overbought territory. New directional longs carry elevated reversal risk. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Participation is heavy at 11.1x average volume β this is not a low-liquidity drift, but a committed directional push.
Support / Resistance
Support4,101
Resistance5,440
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,682
50-day SMA4,892
100-day SMA4,663
200-day SMA4,157
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 67.3 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 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
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| High (0.0%) | 5,440 |
| 23.6% | 5,124 |
| 38.2% | 4,929 |
| 50.0% | 4,771 |
| 61.8% | 4,613 |
| 78.6% | 4,388 |
| Low (100.0%) | 4,101 |
Extensions
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| Ext 1.13 (Up) | 5,615 |
| Ext 1.272 (Up) | 5,805 |
| Ext 1.618 (Up) | 6,268 |
| Ext 1.13 (Dn) | 3,927 |
| Ext 1.272 (Dn) | 3,736 |
| Ext 1.618 (Dn) | 3,273 |
Trade Setup
Entry
4,765
Stop Loss
4,699
Take Profit
4,898
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Iron Condor64%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread64%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Calendar Spread64%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bullish25,551
+1.07%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (64.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 24,401 β the near-term trend structure remains intact. Momentum at 64 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β textbook bullish configuration. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Call (72%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support22,962
Resistance26,028
Moving Averages
21-day SMA24,401
50-day SMA24,774
100-day SMA25,126
200-day SMA24,655
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 64.3 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 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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| High (0.0%) | 26,028 |
| 23.6% | 25,304 |
| 38.2% | 24,856 |
| 50.0% | 24,495 |
| 61.8% | 24,133 |
| 78.6% | 23,618 |
| Low (100.0%) | 22,962 |
Extensions
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| Ext 1.13 (Up) | 26,426 |
| Ext 1.272 (Up) | 26,862 |
| Ext 1.618 (Up) | 27,923 |
| Ext 1.13 (Dn) | 22,563 |
| Ext 1.272 (Dn) | 22,127 |
| Ext 1.618 (Dn) | 21,067 |
Trade Setup
Entry
25,551
Stop Loss
25,216
Take Profit
26,222
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call72%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)69%
Sell OTM Put
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish6,923
+0.99%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (66.6)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 6,652, preserving the near-term bullish structure. RSI has climbed to 67, putting the tape in overbought territory. New directional longs carry elevated reversal risk. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Call (72%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support6,353
Resistance7,027
Moving Averages
21-day SMA6,652
50-day SMA6,783
100-day SMA6,830
200-day SMA6,695
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 66.6 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 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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| High (0.0%) | 7,027 |
| 23.6% | 6,868 |
| 38.2% | 6,770 |
| 50.0% | 6,690 |
| 61.8% | 6,611 |
| 78.6% | 6,497 |
| Low (100.0%) | 6,353 |
Extensions
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| Ext 1.13 (Up) | 7,115 |
| Ext 1.272 (Up) | 7,211 |
| Ext 1.618 (Up) | 7,444 |
| Ext 1.13 (Dn) | 6,266 |
| Ext 1.272 (Dn) | 6,170 |
| Ext 1.618 (Dn) | 5,937 |
Trade Setup
Entry
6,923
Stop Loss
6,848
Take Profit
7,073
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call72%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)69%
Sell OTM Put
Silver (SI)
Neutral75.64
-0.89%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (63.0)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (73.34), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. RSI at 63 holds above the 50-line, confirming the bullish directional bias without yet reaching overbought extremes. The convergence-divergence oscillator prints a bullish signal. Histogram expansion above zero validates the upside move. Participation is heavy at 18.7x average volume β this is not a low-liquidity drift, but a committed directional push.
Support / Resistance
Support61.09
Resistance118
Moving Averages
21-day SMA73.70
50-day SMA78.80
100-day SMA75.53
200-day SMA59.01
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 63.0 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 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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| High (0.0%) | 118 |
| 23.6% | 104 |
| 38.2% | 96.13 |
| 50.0% | 89.44 |
| 61.8% | 82.75 |
| 78.6% | 73.22 |
| Low (100.0%) | 61.09 |
Extensions
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| Ext 1.13 (Up) | 125 |
| Ext 1.272 (Up) | 133 |
| Ext 1.618 (Up) | 153 |
| Ext 1.13 (Dn) | 53.72 |
| Ext 1.272 (Dn) | 45.67 |
| Ext 1.618 (Dn) | 26.05 |
Trade Setup
Entry
75.64
Stop Loss
73.99
Take Profit
78.96
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Iron Condor57%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread57%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Calendar Spread57%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish48,218
+0.63%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (68.2)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (46,588), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. RSI reading of 68 signals extended positioning. Watch for mean-reversion setups on any loss of momentum. Momentum confirmation from MACD β the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. The scoring engine flags Long Call with a 72% conviction score β the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support45,057
Resistance50,513
Moving Averages
21-day SMA46,587
50-day SMA47,982
100-day SMA48,111
200-day SMA46,868
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 68.2 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 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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| High (0.0%) | 50,513 |
| 23.6% | 49,225 |
| 38.2% | 48,429 |
| 50.0% | 47,785 |
| 61.8% | 47,141 |
| 78.6% | 46,225 |
| Low (100.0%) | 45,057 |
Extensions
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| Ext 1.13 (Up) | 51,222 |
| Ext 1.272 (Up) | 51,997 |
| Ext 1.618 (Up) | 53,884 |
| Ext 1.13 (Dn) | 44,348 |
| Ext 1.272 (Dn) | 43,573 |
| Ext 1.618 (Dn) | 41,686 |
Trade Setup
Entry
48,218
Stop Loss
47,796
Take Profit
49,063
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call72%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)69%
Sell OTM Put
Crude Oil (CL)
Bearish98.10
+1.58%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (58.4)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Sellers have pushed through the 20-day average (98.68), signaling a deterioration in near-term structure. Momentum at 58 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. The scoring engine flags Long Put with a 50% conviction score β the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support61.12
Resistance119
Moving Averages
21-day SMA98.68
50-day SMA82.34
100-day SMA70.61
200-day SMA66.98
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 58.4 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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| High (0.0%) | 119 |
| 23.6% | 106 |
| 38.2% | 97.19 |
| 50.0% | 90.30 |
| 61.8% | 83.41 |
| 78.6% | 73.61 |
| Low (100.0%) | 61.12 |
Extensions
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| Ext 1.13 (Up) | 127 |
| Ext 1.272 (Up) | 135 |
| Ext 1.618 (Up) | 156 |
| Ext 1.13 (Dn) | 53.53 |
| Ext 1.272 (Dn) | 45.25 |
| Ext 1.618 (Dn) | 25.05 |
Trade Setup
Entry
98.10
Stop Loss
103
Take Profit
87.50
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put50%
Buy OTM Put
Iron Condor50%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread50%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish2.63
-0.76%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (33.8)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 2.90 opens the door to further downside probing. The 34 RSI reading places the asset in the oversold zone. Watch for a bullish divergence β it would signal the selling wave is exhausting. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. The scoring engine flags Long Put with a 72% conviction score β the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support2.62
Resistance4.43
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.91
50-day SMA3.05
100-day SMA3.71
200-day SMA3.50
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 33.8 confirms strong selling momentum, though nearing oversold territory.
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
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| High (0.0%) | 4.43 |
| 23.6% | 4.00 |
| 38.2% | 3.73 |
| 50.0% | 3.52 |
| 61.8% | 3.31 |
| 78.6% | 3.00 |
| Low (100.0%) | 2.62 |
Extensions
| Extension | Price |
|---|---|
| Ext 1.13 (Up) | 4.66 |
| Ext 1.272 (Up) | 4.92 |
| Ext 1.618 (Up) | 5.54 |
| Ext 1.13 (Dn) | 2.38 |
| Ext 1.272 (Dn) | 2.12 |
| Ext 1.618 (Dn) | 1.50 |
Trade Setup
Entry
2.63
Stop Loss
2.70
Take Profit
2.48
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put72%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread69%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
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Key Takeaway
Watch pre-market futures gap for mean-reversion or continuation setups at the open.
⚠ Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Options trading involves significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.