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United States Market Post-Market Review

July 13, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,007
-2.37%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,421
-2.04%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,554
-0.88%
Silver (SI)
57.92
-3.17%
Dollar Index (DX)
101
+0.34%
Dow Jones (DJI)
52,499
-0.26%
Crude Oil (CL)
78.24
+9.56%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.88
-2.01%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
17.2% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Strong Bearish
4,007
-2.37%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (38.1)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price has broken below the 20-day SMA (4,135), shifting short-term structure to defensive. RSI at 38 lingers below the midline β€” momentum remains in the bears' hands, though not yet at capitulation levels. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Heavy turnover at 18.0x average signals that the smart money is actively positioning. Conviction trade.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962
Resistance4,765
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,133
50-day SMA4,362
100-day SMA4,605
200-day SMA4,468
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 38.1 confirms strong selling momentum, though nearing oversold territory.
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 / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)4,765
23.6%4,576
38.2%4,459
50.0%4,364
61.8%4,269
78.6%4,134
Low (100.0%)3,962
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)4,870
Ext 1.272 (Up)4,984
Ext 1.618 (Up)5,261
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,858
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,744
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,466
Trade Setup
Entry
4,007
Stop Loss
4,057
Take Profit
3,907
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put78%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread78%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread75%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bearish
29,421
-2.04%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (39.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (29,876), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. At 40, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram β€” confirming the bearish momentum shift. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Put captures the highest score at 80%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support27,163
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,856
50-day SMA29,557
100-day SMA27,370
200-day SMA26,366
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 39.8 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
Volume trend is balanced, showing no decisive edge for either buyers or sellers.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)30,968
23.6%30,070
38.2%29,515
50.0%29,066
61.8%28,617
78.6%27,977
Low (100.0%)27,163
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)31,463
Ext 1.272 (Up)32,003
Ext 1.618 (Up)33,319
Ext 1.13 (Dn)26,669
Ext 1.272 (Dn)26,128
Ext 1.618 (Dn)24,812
Trade Setup
Entry
29,421
Stop Loss
29,863
Take Profit
28,536
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put80%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread80%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread77%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,554
-0.88%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (51.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 7,512 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. Momentum holds constructive at 51 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Long Call as the highest-conviction play at 79%.
Support / Resistance
Support7,134
Resistance7,632
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,506
50-day SMA7,470
100-day SMA7,152
200-day SMA6,998
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 51.0 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
Bollinger Bands are tightly squeezed, warning of an imminent explosive directional price move.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)7,632
23.6%7,515
38.2%7,442
50.0%7,383
61.8%7,324
78.6%7,240
Low (100.0%)7,134
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,697
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,768
Ext 1.618 (Up)7,940
Ext 1.13 (Dn)7,069
Ext 1.272 (Dn)6,998
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,826
Trade Setup
Entry
7,554
Stop Loss
7,499
Take Profit
7,663
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
Bull Call Spread76%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Silver (SI)
Strong Bearish
57.92
-3.17%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (32.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 62.27 opens the door to further downside probing. RSI at 33 signals oversold conditions β€” the selling may be exhausted, creating a mean-reversion setup. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. Volume prints 10.1x above the 20-day average β€” institutional conviction backs the move.
Support / Resistance
Support57.03
Resistance88.89
Moving Averages
21-day SMA62.35
50-day SMA70.21
100-day SMA74.27
200-day SMA69.13
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 32.6 confirms strong selling momentum, though nearing oversold territory.
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 / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)88.89
23.6%81.37
38.2%76.72
50.0%72.96
61.8%69.20
78.6%63.85
Low (100.0%)57.03
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)93.03
Ext 1.272 (Up)97.55
Ext 1.618 (Up)109
Ext 1.13 (Dn)52.89
Ext 1.272 (Dn)48.37
Ext 1.618 (Dn)37.35
Trade Setup
Entry
57.92
Stop Loss
59.28
Take Profit
55.18
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put78%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread78%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread75%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bullish
101
+0.34%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (55.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (101). RSI at 55 holds above the 50-line, confirming the bullish directional bias without yet reaching overbought extremes. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram β€” confirming the bearish momentum shift. The scoring engine flags Long Call with a 76% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support97.63
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA101
50-day SMA99.74
100-day SMA99.33
200-day SMA98.96
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 55.2 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
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
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
101
Stop Loss
101
Take Profit
102
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
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish
52,499
-0.26%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (64.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (52,131) remains unbroken on the downside β€” bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. The oscillator at 65 reflects sustained buying interest β€” bulls control the momentum channel. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. At 0.7x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support48,763
Resistance53,289
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,070
50-day SMA50,971
100-day SMA49,414
200-day SMA48,638
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 64.6 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
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
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)53,289
23.6%52,221
38.2%51,560
50.0%51,026
61.8%50,492
78.6%49,732
Low (100.0%)48,763
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)53,878
Ext 1.272 (Up)54,520
Ext 1.618 (Up)56,087
Ext 1.13 (Dn)48,174
Ext 1.272 (Dn)47,532
Ext 1.618 (Dn)45,966
Trade Setup
Entry
52,499
Stop Loss
52,170
Take Profit
53,156
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call67%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread67%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread64%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Neutral
78.24
+9.56%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (56.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (73.32), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. Momentum holds constructive at 56 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Calendar Spread (79%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance111
Moving Averages
21-day SMA74.00
50-day SMA87.29
100-day SMA88.48
200-day SMA74.29
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 56.4 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 / Signal
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)111
23.6%101
38.2%94.16
50.0%88.99
61.8%83.81
78.6%76.43
Low (100.0%)67.04
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)117
Ext 1.272 (Up)123
Ext 1.618 (Up)138
Ext 1.13 (Dn)61.33
Ext 1.272 (Dn)55.10
Ext 1.618 (Dn)39.92
Trade Setup
Entry
78.24
Stop Loss
76.62
Take Profit
81.49
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread79%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Call59%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread59%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish
2.88
-2.01%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (32.9)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 3.18 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. RSI has collapsed to 33, indicating capitulation-grade selling. Contrarian risk/reward is compelling if support holds. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. The scoring engine flags Long Put with a 86% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support2.59
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA3.17
50-day SMA3.07
100-day SMA2.98
200-day SMA3.46
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 32.9 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 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
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)3.44
23.6%3.24
38.2%3.12
50.0%3.02
61.8%2.92
78.6%2.77
Low (100.0%)2.59
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.55
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.67
Ext 1.618 (Up)3.97
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.48
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.36
Ext 1.618 (Dn)2.07
Trade Setup
Entry
2.88
Stop Loss
2.97
Take Profit
2.71
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
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