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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

May 21, 202603:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Nikkei 225 (N225)
61,667
+3.12%
KOSPI (South Korea)
7,817
+8.43%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
17.4% Moderate
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Strong Bullish
61,667
+3.12%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (55.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 60,838, preserving the near-term bullish structure. With RSI at 55, the momentum profile supports continued upside. The oscillator has headroom before overbought levels trigger caution. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support50,559
Resistance63,799
Moving Averages
21-day SMA60,725
50-day SMA57,039
100-day SMA55,526
200-day SMA50,961
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 55.0 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
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)63,799
23.6%60,675
38.2%58,741
50.0%57,179
61.8%55,617
78.6%53,392
Low (100.0%)50,559
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)65,521
Ext 1.272 (Up)67,401
Ext 1.618 (Up)71,982
Ext 1.13 (Dn)48,838
Ext 1.272 (Dn)46,958
Ext 1.618 (Dn)42,376
Trade Setup
Entry
61,667
Stop Loss
60,853
Take Profit
63,295
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call60%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread60%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)57%
Sell OTM Put
KOSPI (South Korea)
Bullish
7,817
+8.43%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (67.3)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (7,191), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. With RSI at 67, the risk/reward for new long entries deteriorates. Favour strategies that benefit from a pullback or consolidation. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. Strategy selection converges on Long Call (47%) — the quantitative factors align across direction, momentum, and implied volatility.
Support / Resistance
Support5,043
Resistance8,047
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,153
50-day SMA6,289
100-day SMA5,679
200-day SMA4,656
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 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 / Signal
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)8,047
23.6%7,338
38.2%6,899
50.0%6,545
61.8%6,190
78.6%5,686
Low (100.0%)5,043
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)8,437
Ext 1.272 (Up)8,864
Ext 1.618 (Up)9,903
Ext 1.13 (Dn)4,652
Ext 1.272 (Dn)4,226
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,187
Trade Setup
Entry
7,817
Stop Loss
7,583
Take Profit
8,284
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call47%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread47%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Long Put46%
Buy OTM Put
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Key Takeaway
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