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Asia-Pacific Market Pre-Market Analysis

August 03, 202608:15 AM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Nikkei 225 (N225)
64,362
+4.03%
KOSPI (South Korea)
6,595
+17.91%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
16.0% Moderate
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Strong Bearish
64,362
+4.03%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (38.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 66,196 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. With RSI at 39, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. The MACD reading is bearish — histogram below zero and expanding, suggesting selling pressure has momentum behind it. At 1.4x normal volume, the flow data confirms institutional participation. This is a high-conviction move.
Support / Resistance
Support60,449
Resistance72,832
Moving Averages
21-day SMA66,317
50-day SMA67,123
100-day SMA62,081
200-day SMA56,974
Moving Average Trends
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) — Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 38.7 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
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%)72,832
23.6%69,909
38.2%68,101
50.0%66,640
61.8%65,179
78.6%63,099
Low (100.0%)60,449
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)74,441
Ext 1.272 (Up)76,200
Ext 1.618 (Up)80,484
Ext 1.13 (Dn)58,839
Ext 1.272 (Dn)57,081
Ext 1.618 (Dn)52,796
Trade Setup
Entry
64,362
Stop Loss
65,666
Take Profit
61,755
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put75%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread75%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread72%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
KOSPI (South Korea)
Strong Bearish
6,595
+17.91%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (41.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Near-term weakness is evident with price trading below the 20-day SMA (6,903). The 41 reading on the momentum gauge signals persistent softness. Sellers maintain the edge until a reclaim of the 50-line. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram — confirming the bearish momentum shift. The model's top pick is Long Put (78%) — the optimal structure given current trend, momentum, and volatility readings.
Support / Resistance
Support5,263
Resistance9,386
Moving Averages
21-day SMA6,938
50-day SMA7,753
100-day SMA6,979
200-day SMA5,734
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 41.4 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
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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)9,386
23.6%8,413
38.2%7,811
50.0%7,324
61.8%6,838
78.6%6,145
Low (100.0%)5,263
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)9,922
Ext 1.272 (Up)10,507
Ext 1.618 (Up)11,933
Ext 1.13 (Dn)4,727
Ext 1.272 (Dn)4,141
Ext 1.618 (Dn)2,715
Trade Setup
Entry
6,595
Stop Loss
6,929
Take Profit
5,929
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
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