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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

July 24, 202603:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Nikkei 225 (N225)
64,439
-2.99%
KOSPI (South Korea)
6,684
-5.81%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
18.7% Moderate
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Strong Bearish
64,439
-2.99%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (34.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Near-term weakness is evident with price trading below the 20-day SMA (67,844). RSI has collapsed to 34, indicating capitulation-grade selling. Contrarian risk/reward is compelling if support holds. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram — confirming the bearish momentum shift. Volume is running cold at 0.0x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support59,292
Resistance72,832
Moving Averages
21-day SMA68,059
50-day SMA66,905
100-day SMA61,757
200-day SMA56,525
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 34.0 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%)72,832
23.6%69,636
38.2%67,660
50.0%66,062
61.8%64,464
78.6%62,190
Low (100.0%)59,292
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)74,592
Ext 1.272 (Up)76,514
Ext 1.618 (Up)81,199
Ext 1.13 (Dn)57,532
Ext 1.272 (Dn)55,610
Ext 1.618 (Dn)50,925
Trade Setup
Entry
64,439
Stop Loss
65,578
Take Profit
62,163
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
KOSPI (South Korea)
Strong Bearish
6,684
-5.81%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (32.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (7,433), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. Momentum oscillator at 32 enters oversold territory. Contrarian long setups and defined-risk debit strategies gain merit. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Put (74%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support6,429
Resistance9,386
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,504
50-day SMA7,903
100-day SMA6,955
200-day SMA5,667
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 32.4 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%)9,386
23.6%8,688
38.2%8,256
50.0%7,907
61.8%7,558
78.6%7,062
Low (100.0%)6,429
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)9,770
Ext 1.272 (Up)10,190
Ext 1.618 (Up)11,213
Ext 1.13 (Dn)6,045
Ext 1.272 (Dn)5,625
Ext 1.618 (Dn)4,602
Trade Setup
Entry
6,684
Stop Loss
6,984
Take Profit
6,084
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
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Key Takeaway
Track USD/JPY correlation with Nikkei 225 and watch Hang Seng tech sector for regional momentum cues.
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