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United States Market Post-Market Review

May 22, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,510
-0.65%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,548
+0.34%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,492
+0.35%
Silver (SI)
75.86
-0.72%
Dollar Index (DX)
99.29
+0.10%
Dow Jones (DJI)
50,580
+0.58%
Crude Oil (CL)
96.19
-0.17%
Natural Gas (NG)
3.03
+0.27%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
16.7% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Strong Bearish
4,510
-0.65%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (49.1)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 4,610 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. At 49, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Heavy turnover at 18.5x average signals that the smart money is actively positioning. Conviction trade.
Support / Resistance
Support4,101
Resistance5,117
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,615
50-day SMA4,669
100-day SMA4,783
200-day SMA4,348
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 49.1 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
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)5,117
23.6%4,877
38.2%4,729
50.0%4,609
61.8%4,489
78.6%4,318
Low (100.0%)4,101
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)5,249
Ext 1.272 (Up)5,393
Ext 1.618 (Up)5,745
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,969
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,824
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,473
Trade Setup
Entry
4,510
Stop Loss
4,548
Take Profit
4,435
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put70%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread70%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread67%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bullish
29,548
+0.34%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (72.9)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (28,670), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. The momentum gauge prints 73 β€” historically, readings above 65 precede short-term retracements in this name. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Call captures the highest score at 58%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support22,962
Resistance29,782
Moving Averages
21-day SMA28,612
50-day SMA26,527
100-day SMA25,930
200-day SMA25,370
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 72.9 (Overbought), indicating price is extended and a pullback is likely.
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%)29,782
23.6%28,172
38.2%27,177
50.0%26,372
61.8%25,567
78.6%24,421
Low (100.0%)22,962
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)30,669
Ext 1.272 (Up)31,637
Ext 1.618 (Up)33,997
Ext 1.13 (Dn)22,075
Ext 1.272 (Dn)21,106
Ext 1.618 (Dn)18,746
Trade Setup
Entry
29,548
Stop Loss
29,233
Take Profit
30,179
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call58%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread58%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)55%
Sell OTM Put
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,492
+0.35%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (70.8)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 7,362 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. RSI reading of 71 signals extended positioning. Watch for mean-reversion setups on any loss of momentum. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Call (55%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support6,353
Resistance7,540
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,354
50-day SMA7,020
100-day SMA6,966
200-day SMA6,834
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 70.8 (Overbought), indicating price is extended and a pullback is likely.
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%)7,540
23.6%7,260
38.2%7,087
50.0%6,947
61.8%6,807
78.6%6,607
Low (100.0%)6,353
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,694
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,863
Ext 1.618 (Up)8,273
Ext 1.13 (Dn)6,199
Ext 1.272 (Dn)6,030
Ext 1.618 (Dn)5,620
Trade Setup
Entry
7,492
Stop Loss
7,442
Take Profit
7,593
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call55%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread55%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)52%
Sell OTM Put
Silver (SI)
Strong Bearish
75.86
-0.72%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (54.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Short-term trend damage is confirmed below the 20-day SMA (77.70). The path of least resistance points lower until this level is recovered. Momentum holds constructive at 54 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram β€” confirming the bearish momentum shift. Elevated volume (8.1x average) validates the current price action β€” the move has sponsorship.
Support / Resistance
Support61.09
Resistance88.89
Moving Averages
21-day SMA77.63
50-day SMA76.14
100-day SMA80.77
200-day SMA64.86
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 54.3 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%)88.89
23.6%82.33
38.2%78.27
50.0%74.99
61.8%71.71
78.6%67.04
Low (100.0%)61.09
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)92.50
Ext 1.272 (Up)96.45
Ext 1.618 (Up)106
Ext 1.13 (Dn)57.48
Ext 1.272 (Dn)53.53
Ext 1.618 (Dn)43.91
Trade Setup
Entry
75.86
Stop Loss
78.11
Take Profit
71.35
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put73%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread73%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread70%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bullish
99.29
+0.10%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (61.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (98.60). Momentum at 62 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis β€” positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. The model's top pick is Long Call (63%) β€” the optimal structure given current trend, momentum, and volatility readings.
Support / Resistance
Support97.63
Resistance101
Moving Averages
21-day SMA98.60
50-day SMA98.97
100-day SMA98.52
200-day SMA98.55
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 61.6 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
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 / Signal
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)101
23.6%99.93
38.2%99.49
50.0%99.13
61.8%98.78
78.6%98.27
Low (100.0%)97.63
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)101
Ext 1.272 (Up)101
Ext 1.618 (Up)102
Ext 1.13 (Dn)97.24
Ext 1.272 (Dn)96.81
Ext 1.618 (Dn)95.77
Trade Setup
Entry
99.29
Stop Loss
99.02
Take Profit
99.83
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call63%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread63%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)60%
Sell OTM Put
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish
50,580
+0.58%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (69.9)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 49,618 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. The momentum gauge prints 70 β€” historically, readings above 65 precede short-term retracements in this name. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Strategy selection converges on Long Call (72%) β€” the quantitative factors align across direction, momentum, and implied volatility.
Support / Resistance
Support45,057
Resistance50,830
Moving Averages
21-day SMA49,599
50-day SMA48,246
100-day SMA48,634
200-day SMA47,606
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 69.9 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
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)50,830
23.6%49,468
38.2%48,625
50.0%47,944
61.8%47,263
78.6%46,293
Low (100.0%)45,057
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)51,581
Ext 1.272 (Up)52,400
Ext 1.618 (Up)54,398
Ext 1.13 (Dn)44,307
Ext 1.272 (Dn)43,487
Ext 1.618 (Dn)41,490
Trade Setup
Entry
50,580
Stop Loss
50,270
Take Profit
51,200
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)
Bearish
96.19
-0.17%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (37.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Price has broken below the 20-day SMA (101), shifting short-term structure to defensive. Momentum at 37 reflects a tape under pressure. Bulls need to push the oscillator back above 50 to shift the narrative. The MACD reading is bearish β€” histogram below zero and expanding, suggesting selling pressure has momentum behind it. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Put (49%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support80.56
Resistance118
Moving Averages
21-day SMA101
50-day SMA98.37
100-day SMA82.19
200-day SMA71.52
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 37.3 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 / Signal
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)118
23.6%109
38.2%103
50.0%99.09
61.8%94.72
78.6%88.49
Low (100.0%)80.56
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)122
Ext 1.272 (Up)128
Ext 1.618 (Up)141
Ext 1.13 (Dn)75.74
Ext 1.272 (Dn)70.48
Ext 1.618 (Dn)57.65
Trade Setup
Entry
96.19
Stop Loss
99.82
Take Profit
88.94
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put49%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread49%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread46%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bullish
3.03
+0.27%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (59.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 2.84 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. The 60 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline β€” momentum aligns with the directional thesis. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Call captures the highest score at 79%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support2.48
Resistance3.32
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.83
50-day SMA2.84
100-day SMA3.22
200-day SMA3.42
Moving Average Signals
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 59.8 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 / Signal
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)3.32
23.6%3.12
38.2%3.00
50.0%2.90
61.8%2.80
78.6%2.66
Low (100.0%)2.48
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.43
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.54
Ext 1.618 (Up)3.83
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.37
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.26
Ext 1.618 (Dn)1.97
Trade Setup
Entry
3.03
Stop Loss
2.95
Take Profit
3.18
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call79%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread79%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Short Put (Cash-Secured)76%
Sell OTM Put
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Key Takeaway
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