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United States Market Pre-Market Analysis

July 17, 202609:00 AM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
3,971
-0.36%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
28,648
-1.98%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,503
-0.98%
Silver (SI)
55.42
-0.85%
Dollar Index (DX)
101
+0.10%
Dow Jones (DJI)
52,553
-0.20%
Crude Oil (CL)
80.19
+1.57%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.88
+0.66%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
18.5% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Strong Bearish
3,971
-0.36%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (41.3)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (4,076) flips the near-term structure bearish β€” the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. The 41 RSI keeps the momentum profile in bear territory. Rallies are selling opportunities until the 50-line is recaptured. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Heavy turnover at 15.5x average signals that the smart money is actively positioning. Conviction trade.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962
Resistance4,765
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,090
50-day SMA4,317
100-day SMA4,563
200-day SMA4,473
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 41.3 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 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
3,971
Stop Loss
4,019
Take Profit
3,876
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
28,648
-1.98%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (43.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (29,751), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. The 44 RSI keeps the momentum profile in bear territory. Rallies are selling opportunities until the 50-line is recaptured. The MACD reading is bearish β€” histogram below zero and expanding, suggesting selling pressure has momentum behind it. Volume registers below average β€” the move lacks broad participation and is susceptible to reversal.
Support / Resistance
Support28,228
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,748
50-day SMA29,678
100-day SMA27,548
200-day SMA26,459
Moving Average Signals
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 43.7 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 crashed below the lower Bollinger Band, indicating panic selling or extreme bearishness.
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%30,321
38.2%29,921
50.0%29,598
61.8%29,275
78.6%28,814
Low (100.0%)28,228
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)31,324
Ext 1.272 (Up)31,713
Ext 1.618 (Up)32,661
Ext 1.13 (Dn)27,872
Ext 1.272 (Dn)27,482
Ext 1.618 (Dn)26,534
Trade Setup
Entry
28,648
Stop Loss
29,046
Take Profit
27,852
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
S&P 500 (ES)
Neutral
7,503
-0.98%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (58.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (7,530) flips the near-term structure bearish β€” the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. Momentum holds constructive at 58 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232
Resistance7,632
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,525
50-day SMA7,495
100-day SMA7,179
200-day SMA7,016
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 58.4 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
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)7,632
23.6%7,538
38.2%7,479
50.0%7,432
61.8%7,385
78.6%7,318
Low (100.0%)7,232
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,684
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,741
Ext 1.618 (Up)7,879
Ext 1.13 (Dn)7,180
Ext 1.272 (Dn)7,123
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,985
Trade Setup
Entry
7,503
Stop Loss
7,462
Take Profit
7,586
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread83%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Strangle63%
Buy OTM Call + Buy OTM Put
Long Straddle63%
Buy ATM Call + Buy ATM Put
Silver (SI)
Strong Bearish
55.42
-0.85%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (39.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Near-term weakness is evident with price trading below the 20-day SMA (59.69). At 39, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Heavy turnover at 6.1x average signals that the smart money is actively positioning. Conviction trade.
Support / Resistance
Support55.00
Resistance88.89
Moving Averages
21-day SMA60.22
50-day SMA68.83
100-day SMA73.30
200-day SMA69.36
Moving Average Signals
Death Cross identified (50-day crossed below 200-day) β€” Bearish major signal
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 39.5 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%80.89
38.2%75.94
50.0%71.94
61.8%67.95
78.6%62.25
Low (100.0%)55.00
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)93.29
Ext 1.272 (Up)98.11
Ext 1.618 (Up)110
Ext 1.13 (Dn)50.59
Ext 1.272 (Dn)45.78
Ext 1.618 (Dn)34.06
Trade Setup
Entry
55.42
Stop Loss
56.66
Take Profit
52.95
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
+0.10%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (41.1)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. RSI at 41 lingers below the midline β€” momentum remains in the bears' hands, though not yet at capitulation levels. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Calendar Spread as the highest-conviction play at 74%.
Support / Resistance
Support97.63
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA101
50-day SMA99.94
100-day SMA99.45
200-day SMA99.01
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 41.1 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
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
101
Take Profit
101
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread74%
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
52,553
-0.20%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (61.9)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (52,273), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. Momentum at 62 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. The structured approach identifies Long Call at 69% as the highest-probability play. Risk/reward and regime fit both favour this setup.
Support / Resistance
Support49,009
Resistance53,289
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,260
50-day SMA51,163
100-day SMA49,505
200-day SMA48,735
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 61.9 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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)53,289
23.6%52,279
38.2%51,654
50.0%51,149
61.8%50,644
78.6%49,925
Low (100.0%)49,009
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)53,846
Ext 1.272 (Up)54,454
Ext 1.618 (Up)55,934
Ext 1.13 (Dn)48,453
Ext 1.272 (Dn)47,845
Ext 1.618 (Dn)46,364
Trade Setup
Entry
52,553
Stop Loss
52,242
Take Profit
53,176
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong 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
Crude Oil (CL)
Bullish
80.19
+1.57%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (76.0)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (73.29), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. The 76 RSI print warns of stretched momentum. Consider scaling out of directional longs or hedging with defined-risk structures. The convergence-divergence oscillator prints a bullish signal. Histogram expansion above zero validates the upside move. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance109
Moving Averages
21-day SMA73.46
50-day SMA85.33
100-day SMA89.02
200-day SMA74.58
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 76.0 (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 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
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
80.19
Stop Loss
78.32
Take Profit
83.92
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call63%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread63%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread60%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish
2.88
+0.66%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (27.1)Oversold
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day moving average at 3.12 now acts as overhead resistance β€” bears have reclaimed near-term control. At 27, the momentum gauge is deeply oversold. Mean-reversion setups become statistically attractive, though confirmation is key. 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
Support2.68
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA3.12
50-day SMA3.08
100-day SMA2.97
200-day SMA3.46
Moving Average Signals
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 27.1 (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%)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
2.88
Stop Loss
2.95
Take Profit
2.73
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
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