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United States Market Post-Market Review

July 27, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,083
+0.37%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
28,186
-0.34%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,449
+0.02%
Silver (SI)
58.77
+0.19%
Dollar Index (DX)
102
+0.08%
Dow Jones (DJI)
52,210
+0.96%
Crude Oil (CL)
81.90
-8.30%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.77
-3.48%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
18.7% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Neutral
4,083
+0.37%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (45.6)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (4,068). The 46 RSI keeps the momentum profile in bear territory. Rallies are selling opportunities until the 50-line is recaptured. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. Volume surges to 18.8x the 20-day mean β€” the tape is moving with purpose and broad participation.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962
Resistance4,678
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,068
50-day SMA4,243
100-day SMA4,496
200-day SMA4,479
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 45.6 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 / Confluence
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)4,678
23.6%4,509
38.2%4,405
50.0%4,320
61.8%4,236
78.6%4,116
Low (100.0%)3,962
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)4,771
Ext 1.272 (Up)4,873
Ext 1.618 (Up)5,120
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,869
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,768
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,520
Trade Setup
Entry
4,083
Stop Loss
4,049
Take Profit
4,150
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread86%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Iron Condor64%
Sell OTM Put Spread + Sell OTM Call Spread
Butterfly Spread64%
Buy 1 Lower + Sell 2 Middle + Buy 1 Upper
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bearish
28,186
-0.34%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (35.7)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Short-term trend damage is confirmed below the 20-day SMA (29,416). The path of least resistance points lower until this level is recovered. The 36 reading on the momentum gauge signals persistent softness. Sellers maintain the edge until a reclaim of the 50-line. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. Long Put leads the strategy table at 86% β€” directional bias and vol regime both align.
Support / Resistance
Support27,939
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,414
50-day SMA29,632
100-day SMA27,770
200-day SMA26,570
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 35.7 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
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Confluence
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)30,968
23.6%30,253
38.2%29,811
50.0%29,454
61.8%29,096
78.6%28,587
Low (100.0%)27,939
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)31,362
Ext 1.272 (Up)31,792
Ext 1.618 (Up)32,840
Ext 1.13 (Dn)27,545
Ext 1.272 (Dn)27,115
Ext 1.618 (Dn)26,067
Trade Setup
Entry
28,186
Stop Loss
28,565
Take Profit
27,426
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
7,449
+0.02%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (40.1)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (7,538), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. At 40, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Put (66%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232
Resistance7,632
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,531
50-day SMA7,503
100-day SMA7,215
200-day SMA7,037
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 40.1 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 / Confluence
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
7,449
Stop Loss
7,499
Take Profit
7,348
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put66%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread66%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread63%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Silver (SI)
Bearish
58.77
+0.19%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (44.3)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (58.80), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. With RSI at 44, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Participation is heavy at 13.9x average volume β€” this is not a low-liquidity drift, but a committed directional push.
Support / Resistance
Support55.01
Resistance87.07
Moving Averages
21-day SMA58.82
50-day SMA65.93
100-day SMA71.52
200-day SMA69.70
Moving Average Trends
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 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 / Confluence
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)87.07
23.6%79.51
38.2%74.83
50.0%71.04
61.8%67.26
78.6%61.88
Low (100.0%)55.01
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)91.24
Ext 1.272 (Up)95.80
Ext 1.618 (Up)107
Ext 1.13 (Dn)50.85
Ext 1.272 (Dn)46.29
Ext 1.618 (Dn)35.20
Trade Setup
Entry
58.77
Stop Loss
59.84
Take Profit
56.62
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread67%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Put55%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread55%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bullish
102
+0.08%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (62.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 101 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. The oscillator at 62 reflects sustained buying interest β€” bulls control the momentum channel. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. The model's top pick is Long Call (69%) β€” the optimal structure given current trend, momentum, and volatility readings.
Support / Resistance
Support98.26
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA101
50-day SMA100
100-day SMA99.62
200-day SMA99.10
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 62.2 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 / Confluence
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)102
23.6%101
38.2%100
50.0%100
61.8%99.61
78.6%99.02
Low (100.0%)98.26
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)102
Ext 1.272 (Up)103
Ext 1.618 (Up)104
Ext 1.13 (Dn)97.80
Ext 1.272 (Dn)97.30
Ext 1.618 (Dn)96.07
Trade Setup
Entry
102
Stop Loss
101
Take Profit
102
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
Dow Jones (DJI)
Bullish
52,210
+0.96%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (38.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 52,380 opens the door to further downside probing. RSI at 38 lingers below the midline β€” momentum remains in the bears' hands, though not yet at capitulation levels. The MACD reading is bearish β€” histogram below zero and expanding, suggesting selling pressure has momentum behind it. The structured approach identifies Long Strangle at 63% as the highest-probability play. Risk/reward and regime fit both favour this setup.
Support / Resistance
Support49,236
Resistance53,289
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,358
50-day SMA51,453
100-day SMA49,680
200-day SMA48,901
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 38.0 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
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 / Confluence
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
52,210
Stop Loss
51,869
Take Profit
52,892
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Strangle63%
Buy OTM Call + Buy OTM Put
Long Straddle63%
Buy ATM Call + Buy ATM Put
Long Call59%
Buy OTM Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Bullish
81.90
-8.30%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (65.3)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (77.52), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. With RSI at 65, the risk/reward for new long entries deteriorates. Favour strategies that benefit from a pullback or consolidation. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Long Call as the highest-conviction play at 57%.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance109
Moving Averages
21-day SMA77.13
50-day SMA84.02
100-day SMA90.13
200-day SMA75.34
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 65.3 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
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Confluence
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
81.90
Stop Loss
79.16
Take Profit
87.37
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call57%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread57%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Calendar Spread56%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish
2.77
-3.48%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (18.5)Oversold
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price has broken below the 20-day SMA (3.01), shifting short-term structure to defensive. The 18 RSI print suggests aggressive selling has run its course β€” buyers may attempt to step in near support. The MACD reading is bearish β€” histogram below zero and expanding, suggesting selling pressure has momentum behind it. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Put captures the highest score at 86%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support2.77
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA3.02
50-day SMA3.09
100-day SMA2.97
200-day SMA3.45
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 18.5 (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
Volume trend is balanced, showing no decisive edge for either buyers or sellers.
Chart Pattern / Confluence
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)3.44
23.6%3.28
38.2%3.18
50.0%3.10
61.8%3.03
78.6%2.91
Low (100.0%)2.77
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.53
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.62
Ext 1.618 (Up)3.86
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.68
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.58
Ext 1.618 (Dn)2.35
Trade Setup
Entry
2.77
Stop Loss
2.84
Take Profit
2.64
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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