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United States Market Post-Market Review

June 24, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,011
-2.89%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,886
+0.74%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,463
+0.34%
Silver (SI)
57.40
-7.46%
Dollar Index (DX)
102
+0.20%
Dow Jones (DJI)
51,849
+0.35%
Crude Oil (CL)
69.81
-4.64%
Natural Gas (NG)
3.26
+3.65%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
18.6% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Strong Bearish
4,011
-2.89%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (29.5)Oversold
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Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 4,315 opens the door to further downside probing. At 30, the momentum gauge is deeply oversold. Mean-reversion setups become statistically attractive, though confirmation is key. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Volume prints 12.0x above the 20-day average β€” institutional conviction backs the move.
Support / Resistance
Support3,976
Resistance4,880
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,324
50-day SMA4,519
100-day SMA4,705
200-day SMA4,444
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 29.5 (Oversold), suggesting selling pressure may have exhausted and a bounce is possible.
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
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)4,880
23.6%4,666
38.2%4,534
50.0%4,428
61.8%4,321
78.6%4,169
Low (100.0%)3,976
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)4,997
Ext 1.272 (Up)5,126
Ext 1.618 (Up)5,438
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,858
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,730
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,417
Trade Setup
Entry
4,011
Stop Loss
4,078
Take Profit
3,876
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put86%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread83%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Neutral
29,886
+0.74%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (45.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 29,957 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. With RSI at 45, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram β€” confirming the bearish momentum shift. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Calendar Spread as the highest-conviction play at 81%.
Support / Resistance
Support25,560
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,963
50-day SMA28,863
100-day SMA26,818
200-day SMA26,037
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 45.3 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 is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)30,968
23.6%29,692
38.2%28,902
50.0%28,264
61.8%27,626
78.6%26,717
Low (100.0%)25,560
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)31,671
Ext 1.272 (Up)32,439
Ext 1.618 (Up)34,310
Ext 1.13 (Dn)24,857
Ext 1.272 (Dn)24,089
Ext 1.618 (Dn)22,218
Trade Setup
Entry
29,886
Stop Loss
29,431
Take Profit
30,798
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread81%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Iron Condor59%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread59%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
S&P 500 (ES)
Neutral
7,463
+0.34%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (44.8)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (7,495), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. With RSI at 45, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Calendar Spread captures the highest score at 88%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support6,920
Resistance7,632
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,497
50-day SMA7,375
100-day SMA7,079
200-day SMA6,943
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 44.8 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 is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)7,632
23.6%7,464
38.2%7,360
50.0%7,276
61.8%7,192
78.6%7,073
Low (100.0%)6,920
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,725
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,826
Ext 1.618 (Up)8,072
Ext 1.13 (Dn)6,828
Ext 1.272 (Dn)6,727
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,480
Trade Setup
Entry
7,463
Stop Loss
7,396
Take Profit
7,597
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread88%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Iron Condor66%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread66%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Silver (SI)
Strong Bearish
57.40
-7.46%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (23.8)Oversold
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Analyst Summary
Near-term weakness is evident with price trading below the 20-day SMA (69.20). At 24, the momentum gauge is deeply oversold. Mean-reversion setups become statistically attractive, though confirmation is key. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. At 19.6x normal volume, the flow data confirms institutional participation. This is a high-conviction move.
Support / Resistance
Support55.75
Resistance88.89
Moving Averages
21-day SMA69.54
50-day SMA74.39
100-day SMA76.60
200-day SMA68.08
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 23.8 (Oversold), suggesting selling pressure may have exhausted and a bounce is possible.
MACD Analysis
MACD histogram is negative and expanding, indicating sellers hold a strong momentum advantage.
Bollinger Bands
Price crashed below the lower Bollinger Band, indicating panic selling or extreme bearishness.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)88.89
23.6%81.07
38.2%76.23
50.0%72.32
61.8%68.41
78.6%62.84
Low (100.0%)55.75
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)93.20
Ext 1.272 (Up)97.90
Ext 1.618 (Up)109
Ext 1.13 (Dn)51.44
Ext 1.272 (Dn)46.74
Ext 1.618 (Dn)35.27
Trade Setup
Entry
57.40
Stop Loss
59.04
Take Profit
54.11
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put86%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread83%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bullish
102
+0.20%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (80.1)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 99.91 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. With RSI at 80, the risk/reward for new long entries deteriorates. Favour strategies that benefit from a pullback or consolidation. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. The structured approach identifies Long Call at 86% as the highest-probability play. Risk/reward and regime fit both favour this setup.
Support / Resistance
Support97.63
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA99.88
50-day SMA99.09
100-day SMA98.86
200-day SMA98.73
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 80.1 (Overbought), indicating price is extended and a pullback is likely.
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 / Signal
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)102
23.6%101
38.2%100
50.0%99.72
61.8%99.22
78.6%98.52
Low (100.0%)97.63
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)102
Ext 1.272 (Up)103
Ext 1.618 (Up)104
Ext 1.13 (Dn)97.09
Ext 1.272 (Dn)96.50
Ext 1.618 (Dn)95.05
Trade Setup
Entry
102
Stop Loss
101
Take Profit
102
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call86%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread83%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish
51,849
+0.35%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (60.1)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA at 51,172 continues to act as dynamic support β€” price remains above it, reinforcing upside bias. The oscillator at 60 reflects sustained buying interest β€” bulls control the momentum channel. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Strategy selection converges on Long Call (77%) β€” the quantitative factors align across direction, momentum, and implied volatility.
Support / Resistance
Support48,192
Resistance52,281
Moving Averages
21-day SMA51,138
50-day SMA50,158
100-day SMA49,070
200-day SMA48,248
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 60.1 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
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Signal
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)52,281
23.6%51,316
38.2%50,719
50.0%50,237
61.8%49,754
78.6%49,067
Low (100.0%)48,192
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)52,813
Ext 1.272 (Up)53,393
Ext 1.618 (Up)54,808
Ext 1.13 (Dn)47,661
Ext 1.272 (Dn)47,080
Ext 1.618 (Dn)45,665
Trade Setup
Entry
51,849
Stop Loss
51,413
Take Profit
52,722
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call77%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread77%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread74%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Strong Bearish
69.81
-4.64%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (10.1)Oversold
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Analyst Summary
Short-term trend damage is confirmed below the 20-day SMA (85.03). The path of least resistance points lower until this level is recovered. The 10 RSI reading places the asset in the oversold zone. Watch for a bullish divergence β€” it would signal the selling wave is exhausting. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Long Put as the highest-conviction play at 86%.
Support / Resistance
Support69.63
Resistance111
Moving Averages
21-day SMA85.45
50-day SMA92.80
100-day SMA87.58
200-day SMA73.81
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 10.1 (Oversold), suggesting selling pressure may have exhausted and a bounce is possible.
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%)111
23.6%101
38.2%95.15
50.0%90.28
61.8%85.41
78.6%78.47
Low (100.0%)69.63
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)116
Ext 1.272 (Up)122
Ext 1.618 (Up)136
Ext 1.13 (Dn)64.26
Ext 1.272 (Dn)58.40
Ext 1.618 (Dn)44.11
Trade Setup
Entry
69.81
Stop Loss
72.64
Take Profit
64.14
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put86%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread83%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bullish
3.26
+3.65%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (52.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 3.19 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. RSI at 52 holds above the 50-line, confirming the bullish directional bias without yet reaching overbought extremes. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support2.48
Resistance3.40
Moving Averages
21-day SMA3.18
50-day SMA2.95
100-day SMA3.00
200-day SMA3.45
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 52.3 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 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%)3.40
23.6%3.18
38.2%3.05
50.0%2.94
61.8%2.83
78.6%2.68
Low (100.0%)2.48
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.51
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.64
Ext 1.618 (Up)3.96
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.36
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.23
Ext 1.618 (Dn)1.92
Trade Setup
Entry
3.26
Stop Loss
3.18
Take Profit
3.43
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call76%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread76%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread73%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
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