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United States Market Post-Market Review

August 04, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,133
+2.45%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,787
+3.10%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,764
+1.79%
Silver (SI)
59.72
+3.55%
Dollar Index (DX)
99.86
-0.10%
Dow Jones (DJI)
54,086
+1.71%
Crude Oil (CL)
75.36
-6.20%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.68
-3.74%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
16.5% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Neutral
4,133
+2.45%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (57.1)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 4,060 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. Momentum holds constructive at 57 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. Participation is heavy at 9.9x average volume β€” this is not a low-liquidity drift, but a committed directional push.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962
Resistance4,592
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,065
50-day SMA4,183
100-day SMA4,432
200-day SMA4,479
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 57.1 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
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%)4,592
23.6%4,443
38.2%4,351
50.0%4,277
61.8%4,203
78.6%4,097
Low (100.0%)3,962
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)4,674
Ext 1.272 (Up)4,763
Ext 1.618 (Up)4,981
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,881
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,791
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,574
Trade Setup
Entry
4,133
Stop Loss
4,101
Take Profit
4,195
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread82%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Call69%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread69%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bullish
29,787
+3.10%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (50.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 28,967 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. The oscillator at 51 reflects sustained buying interest β€” bulls control the momentum channel. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Call (85%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support27,202
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA28,988
50-day SMA29,528
100-day SMA27,978
200-day SMA26,675
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 50.8 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
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%)30,968
23.6%30,079
38.2%29,529
50.0%29,085
61.8%28,640
78.6%28,008
Low (100.0%)27,202
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)31,458
Ext 1.272 (Up)31,992
Ext 1.618 (Up)33,296
Ext 1.13 (Dn)26,712
Ext 1.272 (Dn)26,177
Ext 1.618 (Dn)24,874
Trade Setup
Entry
29,787
Stop Loss
29,336
Take Profit
30,687
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call85%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread85%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread82%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,764
+1.79%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (58.9)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 7,535 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. The oscillator at 59 reflects sustained buying interest β€” bulls control the momentum channel. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Long Call as the highest-conviction play at 96%.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232
Resistance7,786
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,536
50-day SMA7,514
100-day SMA7,258
200-day SMA7,062
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 58.9 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 has broken above the upper Bollinger Band, indicating strong upward strength but risk of reversion.
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%)7,786
23.6%7,655
38.2%7,574
50.0%7,509
61.8%7,444
78.6%7,351
Low (100.0%)7,232
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,858
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,937
Ext 1.618 (Up)8,128
Ext 1.13 (Dn)7,160
Ext 1.272 (Dn)7,082
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,890
Trade Setup
Entry
7,764
Stop Loss
7,699
Take Profit
7,895
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call96%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread96%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread93%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Silver (SI)
Neutral
59.72
+3.55%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (58.9)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Trading above the 20-day SMA (58.17), the asset maintains its bullish price structure β€” dip-buying remains the high-probability play. RSI at 59 holds above the 50-line, confirming the bullish directional bias without yet reaching overbought extremes. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis β€” positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. Volume surges to 17.0x the 20-day mean β€” the tape is moving with purpose and broad participation.
Support / Resistance
Support55.01
Resistance77.50
Moving Averages
21-day SMA58.30
50-day SMA63.58
100-day SMA69.95
200-day SMA69.98
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 58.9 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%)77.50
23.6%72.20
38.2%68.91
50.0%66.26
61.8%63.61
78.6%59.83
Low (100.0%)55.01
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)80.43
Ext 1.272 (Up)83.62
Ext 1.618 (Up)91.40
Ext 1.13 (Dn)52.09
Ext 1.272 (Dn)48.90
Ext 1.618 (Dn)41.12
Trade Setup
Entry
59.72
Stop Loss
59.03
Take Profit
61.09
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread82%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Call69%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread69%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bearish
99.86
-0.10%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (39.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (101), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. RSI at 40 lingers below the midline β€” momentum remains in the bears' hands, though not yet at capitulation levels. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Put captures the highest score at 83%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support98.75
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA101
50-day SMA100
100-day SMA99.72
200-day SMA99.15
Moving Average Trends
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
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%)102
23.6%101
38.2%101
50.0%100
61.8%99.92
78.6%99.40
Low (100.0%)98.75
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)102
Ext 1.272 (Up)103
Ext 1.618 (Up)104
Ext 1.13 (Dn)98.35
Ext 1.272 (Dn)97.92
Ext 1.618 (Dn)96.87
Trade Setup
Entry
99.86
Stop Loss
100
Take Profit
99.28
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put83%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread83%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread80%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish
54,086
+1.71%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (61.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (52,414), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. The oscillator at 61 reflects sustained buying interest β€” bulls control the momentum channel. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. Strategy selection converges on Long Call (89%) β€” the quantitative factors align across direction, momentum, and implied volatility.
Support / Resistance
Support49,909
Resistance54,273
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,439
50-day SMA51,845
100-day SMA50,007
200-day SMA49,124
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 61.2 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 has broken above the upper Bollinger Band, indicating strong upward strength but risk of reversion.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Confluence
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)54,273
23.6%53,243
38.2%52,606
50.0%52,091
61.8%51,576
78.6%50,843
Low (100.0%)49,909
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)54,840
Ext 1.272 (Up)55,459
Ext 1.618 (Up)56,969
Ext 1.13 (Dn)49,342
Ext 1.272 (Dn)48,722
Ext 1.618 (Dn)47,212
Trade Setup
Entry
54,086
Stop Loss
53,679
Take Profit
54,901
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call89%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread89%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread86%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Bearish
75.36
-6.20%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (45.1)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day moving average at 81.11 now acts as overhead resistance β€” bears have reclaimed near-term control. The 45 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 β€” confirming the bearish momentum shift. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Put captures the highest score at 73%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance99.43
Moving Averages
21-day SMA80.61
50-day SMA81.43
100-day SMA89.90
200-day SMA75.99
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 45.1 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
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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)99.43
23.6%91.79
38.2%87.06
50.0%83.24
61.8%79.41
78.6%73.97
Low (100.0%)67.04
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)104
Ext 1.272 (Up)108
Ext 1.618 (Up)119
Ext 1.13 (Dn)62.83
Ext 1.272 (Dn)58.23
Ext 1.618 (Dn)47.02
Trade Setup
Entry
75.36
Stop Loss
78.45
Take Profit
69.18
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put73%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread73%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread70%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish
2.68
-3.74%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (33.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 2.86 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. The 33 RSI print suggests aggressive selling has run its course β€” buyers may attempt to step in near support. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. The scoring engine flags Long Put with a 80% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support2.62
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.88
50-day SMA3.06
100-day SMA2.95
200-day SMA3.43
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 33.4 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
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%)3.44
23.6%3.25
38.2%3.13
50.0%3.03
61.8%2.93
78.6%2.80
Low (100.0%)2.62
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.55
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.66
Ext 1.618 (Up)3.95
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.51
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.40
Ext 1.618 (Dn)2.11
Trade Setup
Entry
2.68
Stop Loss
2.74
Take Profit
2.55
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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