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United States Market Pre-Market Analysis

July 21, 202609:00 AM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,063
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,170
+1.36%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,515
+0.41%
Silver (SI)
59.47
+4.70%
Dollar Index (DX)
101
+0.02%
Dow Jones (DJI)
51,839
-0.59%
Crude Oil (CL)
84.00
+0.93%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.86
-0.10%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
17.9% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Neutral
4,063
+1.32%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (53.2)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (4,062), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. The 53 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline β€” momentum aligns with the directional thesis. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis β€” positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. Volume prints 16.8x above the 20-day average β€” institutional conviction backs the move.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962
Resistance4,765
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,067
50-day SMA4,292
100-day SMA4,541
200-day SMA4,475
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 53.2 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%)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
4,063
Stop Loss
4,025
Take Profit
4,139
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread67%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Call60%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread60%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bearish
29,170
+1.36%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (36.0)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Near-term weakness is evident with price trading below the 20-day SMA (29,609). At 36, 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. At 0.2x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support28,228
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,659
50-day SMA29,692
100-day SMA27,624
200-day SMA26,499
Moving Average Signals
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating downward
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 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%30,321
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
29,170
Stop Loss
29,554
Take Profit
28,403
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)
Bearish
7,515
+0.41%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (46.8)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (7,527) flips the near-term structure bearish β€” the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. Momentum at 47 reflects a tape under pressure. Bulls need to push the oscillator back above 50 to shift the narrative. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. Volume registers below average β€” the move lacks broad participation and is susceptible to reversal.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232
Resistance7,632
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,527
50-day SMA7,500
100-day SMA7,191
200-day SMA7,023
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 46.8 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
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%)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
7,515
Stop Loss
7,563
Take Profit
7,420
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread71%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Put64%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread64%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Silver (SI)
Neutral
59.47
+4.70%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (50.0)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 58.95 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. With RSI at 50, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Participation is heavy at 7.1x average volume β€” this is not a low-liquidity drift, but a committed directional push.
Support / Resistance
Support55.01
Resistance88.89
Moving Averages
21-day SMA59.26
50-day SMA68.04
100-day SMA72.69
200-day SMA69.48
Moving Average Signals
Death Cross identified (50-day crossed below 200-day) β€” Bearish major signal
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 50.0 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
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%)88.89
23.6%80.89
38.2%75.95
50.0%71.95
61.8%67.95
78.6%62.26
Low (100.0%)55.01
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)93.29
Ext 1.272 (Up)98.10
Ext 1.618 (Up)110
Ext 1.13 (Dn)50.61
Ext 1.272 (Dn)45.80
Ext 1.618 (Dn)34.08
Trade Setup
Entry
59.47
Stop Loss
58.46
Take Profit
61.48
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread79%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Iron Condor57%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread57%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Dollar Index (DX)
Neutral
101
+0.02%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (46.9)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 101 opens the door to further downside probing. With RSI at 47, 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 88%.
Support / Resistance
Support97.83
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA101
50-day SMA100
100-day SMA99.51
200-day SMA99.04
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 46.9 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
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)102
23.6%101
38.2%100
50.0%99.82
61.8%99.35
78.6%98.68
Low (100.0%)97.83
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)102
Ext 1.272 (Up)103
Ext 1.618 (Up)104
Ext 1.13 (Dn)97.31
Ext 1.272 (Dn)96.75
Ext 1.618 (Dn)95.38
Trade Setup
Entry
101
Stop Loss
101
Take Profit
101
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
Dow Jones (DJI)
Neutral
51,839
-0.59%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (44.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Sellers have pushed through the 20-day average (52,320), signaling a deterioration in near-term structure. 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. The scoring engine flags Calendar Spread with a 83% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support49,236
Resistance53,289
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,284
50-day SMA51,259
100-day SMA49,565
200-day SMA48,791
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 44.3 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
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%52,333
38.2%51,741
50.0%51,263
61.8%50,784
78.6%50,103
Low (100.0%)49,236
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)53,816
Ext 1.272 (Up)54,392
Ext 1.618 (Up)55,794
Ext 1.13 (Dn)48,709
Ext 1.272 (Dn)48,133
Ext 1.618 (Dn)46,731
Trade Setup
Entry
51,839
Stop Loss
51,569
Take Profit
52,380
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
Crude Oil (CL)
Strong Bullish
84.00
+0.93%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (82.7)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Trading above the 20-day SMA (74.20), the asset maintains its bullish price structure β€” dip-buying remains the high-probability play. Momentum is overheated at 83. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Low-conviction tape β€” volume at 0.4x average means the move lacks the sponsorship for sustained follow-through.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance109
Moving Averages
21-day SMA74.23
50-day SMA84.93
100-day SMA89.40
200-day SMA74.81
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 82.7 (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
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
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
84.00
Stop Loss
81.90
Take Profit
88.21
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call75%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread75%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread72%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish
2.86
-0.10%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (20.8)Oversold
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Analyst Summary
Beneath the 20-day moving average (3.08), the tape is in distribution mode. Sellers control the structure. RSI at 21 signals oversold conditions β€” the selling may be exhausted, creating a mean-reversion setup. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Volume registers below average β€” the move lacks broad participation and is susceptible to reversal.
Support / Resistance
Support2.73
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA3.09
50-day SMA3.09
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 20.8 (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 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%3.27
38.2%3.17
50.0%3.09
61.8%3.00
78.6%2.89
Low (100.0%)2.73
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.53
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.63
Ext 1.618 (Up)3.88
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.64
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.54
Ext 1.618 (Dn)2.30
Trade Setup
Entry
2.86
Stop Loss
2.92
Take Profit
2.72
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
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