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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

July 23, 202606:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Hang Seng (HSI)
25,211
+1.28%
TAIEX (Taiwan)
44,851
+0.06%
Straits Times (STI)
5,578
-0.32%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
17.4% Moderate
Hang Seng (HSI)
Strong Bullish
25,211
+1.28%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (74.3)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 24,038 — the near-term trend structure remains intact. Momentum is overheated at 74. 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. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support22,518
Resistance26,845
Moving Averages
21-day SMA24,008
50-day SMA24,661
100-day SMA25,221
200-day SMA25,772
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 74.3 (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%)26,845
23.6%25,824
38.2%25,192
50.0%24,681
61.8%24,171
78.6%23,444
Low (100.0%)22,518
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)27,407
Ext 1.272 (Up)28,022
Ext 1.618 (Up)29,519
Ext 1.13 (Dn)21,956
Ext 1.272 (Dn)21,341
Ext 1.618 (Dn)19,844
Trade Setup
Entry
25,211
Stop Loss
24,916
Take Profit
25,800
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
TAIEX (Taiwan)
Bearish
44,851
+0.06%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (39.6)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 45,301 opens the door to further downside probing. With RSI at 40, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. At 0.0x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support39,967
Resistance48,219
Moving Averages
21-day SMA45,337
50-day SMA44,523
100-day SMA40,180
200-day SMA34,535
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 39.6 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
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%)48,219
23.6%46,271
38.2%45,067
50.0%44,093
61.8%43,119
78.6%41,733
Low (100.0%)39,967
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)49,292
Ext 1.272 (Up)50,463
Ext 1.618 (Up)53,318
Ext 1.13 (Dn)38,894
Ext 1.272 (Dn)37,723
Ext 1.618 (Dn)34,867
Trade Setup
Entry
44,851
Stop Loss
45,604
Take Profit
43,343
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put63%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread63%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread60%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Straits Times (STI)
Strong Bullish
5,578
-0.32%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (84.0)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (5,392). The momentum gauge prints 84 — historically, readings above 65 precede short-term retracements in this name. The moving-average convergence divergence oscillator supports the bull case — histogram expanding above the zero line. At 0.0x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support4,930
Resistance5,595
Moving Averages
21-day SMA5,384
50-day SMA5,202
100-day SMA5,063
200-day SMA4,858
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 84.0 (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
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)5,595
23.6%5,438
38.2%5,341
50.0%5,263
61.8%5,184
78.6%5,072
Low (100.0%)4,930
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)5,682
Ext 1.272 (Up)5,776
Ext 1.618 (Up)6,007
Ext 1.13 (Dn)4,843
Ext 1.272 (Dn)4,749
Ext 1.618 (Dn)4,519
Trade Setup
Entry
5,578
Stop Loss
5,540
Take Profit
5,654
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
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Key Takeaway
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