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United States Market Pre-Market Analysis

July 14, 202609:00 AM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,092
+2.38%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,795
+1.08%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,581
+0.24%
Silver (SI)
59.26
+2.83%
Dollar Index (DX)
101
-0.60%
Dow Jones (DJI)
52,499
-0.26%
Crude Oil (CL)
80.86
+3.48%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.87
-0.97%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
16.7% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Strong Bearish
4,092
+2.38%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (47.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (4,129) flips the near-term structure bearish β€” the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. The 48 reading on the momentum gauge signals persistent softness. Sellers maintain the edge until a reclaim of the 50-line. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Volume surges to 16.5x the 20-day mean β€” the tape is moving with purpose and broad participation.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962
Resistance4,765
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,133
50-day SMA4,352
100-day SMA4,596
200-day SMA4,470
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 47.6 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
Consolidation / Range-bound 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
4,092
Stop Loss
4,144
Take Profit
3,987
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put74%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread74%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread71%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Bullish
29,795
+1.08%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (51.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Sellers have pushed through the 20-day average (29,885), signaling a deterioration in near-term structure. Momentum at 51 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. At 0.3x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support27,536
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,874
50-day SMA29,602
100-day SMA27,419
200-day SMA26,392
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 51.2 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
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
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)30,968
23.6%30,158
38.2%29,657
50.0%29,252
61.8%28,847
78.6%28,271
Low (100.0%)27,536
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)31,414
Ext 1.272 (Up)31,901
Ext 1.618 (Up)33,089
Ext 1.13 (Dn)27,090
Ext 1.272 (Dn)26,603
Ext 1.618 (Dn)25,415
Trade Setup
Entry
29,795
Stop Loss
29,374
Take Profit
30,636
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call69%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread69%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread66%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,581
+0.24%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (64.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 7,519 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. Momentum holds constructive at 65 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Volume is running cold at 0.2x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support7,200
Resistance7,632
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,515
50-day SMA7,476
100-day SMA7,159
200-day SMA7,003
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 64.5 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 spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)7,632
23.6%7,530
38.2%7,467
50.0%7,416
61.8%7,365
78.6%7,292
Low (100.0%)7,200
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,689
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,750
Ext 1.618 (Up)7,900
Ext 1.13 (Dn)7,143
Ext 1.272 (Dn)7,082
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,932
Trade Setup
Entry
7,581
Stop Loss
7,528
Take Profit
7,687
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
Silver (SI)
Strong Bearish
59.26
+2.83%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (43.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 61.83 opens the door to further downside probing. With RSI at 43, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. At 6.8x normal volume, the flow data confirms institutional participation. This is a high-conviction move.
Support / Resistance
Support57.03
Resistance88.89
Moving Averages
21-day SMA62.12
50-day SMA69.92
100-day SMA74.09
200-day SMA69.21
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 43.2 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
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
59.26
Stop Loss
60.60
Take Profit
56.59
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)
Neutral
101
-0.60%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (37.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Short-term trend damage is confirmed below the 20-day SMA (101). The path of least resistance points lower until this level is recovered. At 38, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. Momentum confirmation is bearish β€” MACD histogram negative and signal-line crossover pointing lower. The structured approach identifies Calendar Spread at 73% as the highest-probability play. Risk/reward and regime fit both favour this setup.
Support / Resistance
Support97.63
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA101
50-day SMA99.79
100-day SMA99.36
200-day SMA98.97
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 37.6 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
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
Consolidation / Range-bound 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
100
Take Profit
101
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread73%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Strangle61%
Buy OTM Call + Buy OTM Put
Long Straddle61%
Buy ATM Call + Buy ATM Put
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
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 52,131, preserving the near-term bullish structure. The 65 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline β€” momentum aligns with the directional thesis. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. Low-conviction tape β€” volume at 0.7x average means the move lacks the sponsorship for sustained follow-through.
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
80.86
+3.48%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (63.9)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 73.11 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. The 64 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline β€” momentum aligns with the directional thesis. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Volume is running cold at 0.7x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance109
Moving Averages
21-day SMA73.67
50-day SMA86.80
100-day SMA88.64
200-day SMA74.37
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 63.9 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 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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)109
23.6%99.46
38.2%93.26
50.0%88.26
61.8%83.25
78.6%76.12
Low (100.0%)67.04
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)115
Ext 1.272 (Up)121
Ext 1.618 (Up)136
Ext 1.13 (Dn)61.52
Ext 1.272 (Dn)55.50
Ext 1.618 (Dn)40.82
Trade Setup
Entry
80.86
Stop Loss
79.20
Take Profit
84.18
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread71%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Call52%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread52%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish
2.87
-0.97%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (36.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Short-term trend damage is confirmed below the 20-day SMA (3.16). The path of least resistance points lower until this level is recovered. The 36 RSI keeps the momentum profile in bear territory. Rallies are selling opportunities until the 50-line is recaptured. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Thin participation (0.2x average) suggests the tape may be drifting rather than trending. Treat breakouts with scepticism.
Support / Resistance
Support2.68
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA3.16
50-day SMA3.08
100-day SMA2.98
200-day SMA3.46
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 36.0 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%3.26
38.2%3.15
50.0%3.06
61.8%2.97
78.6%2.84
Low (100.0%)2.68
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.54
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.65
Ext 1.618 (Up)3.91
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.58
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.47
Ext 1.618 (Dn)2.20
Trade Setup
Entry
2.87
Stop Loss
2.95
Take Profit
2.70
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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Key Takeaway
Cross-reference CME open interest shifts against ES/NQ gamma exposure profiles for institutional flow-driven trade selection.
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