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Asia-Pacific Market Pre-Market Analysis

August 05, 202608:15 AM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Nikkei 225 (N225)
63,755
-0.94%
KOSPI (South Korea)
6,257
-5.12%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
16.5% Moderate
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Strong Bearish
63,755
-0.94%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (40.2)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 65,896 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. With RSI at 40, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. Momentum confirmation is bearish — MACD histogram negative and signal-line crossover pointing lower. 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
Support60,449
Resistance72,832
Moving Averages
21-day SMA66,080
50-day SMA67,131
100-day SMA62,162
200-day SMA57,053
Moving Average Trends
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) — Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 40.2 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
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend 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
63,755
Stop Loss
65,026
Take Profit
61,213
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
KOSPI (South Korea)
Strong Bearish
6,257
-5.12%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (44.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (6,811) flips the near-term structure bearish — the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. The 44 RSI keeps the momentum profile in bear territory. Rallies are selling opportunities until the 50-line is recaptured. Momentum confirmation is bearish — MACD histogram negative and signal-line crossover pointing lower. Thin participation (0.7x average) suggests the tape may be drifting rather than trending. Treat breakouts with scepticism.
Support / Resistance
Support5,263
Resistance9,386
Moving Averages
21-day SMA6,872
50-day SMA7,734
100-day SMA6,989
200-day SMA5,748
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 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%)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
6,257
Stop Loss
6,575
Take Profit
5,623
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put89%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread89%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread86%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
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Key Takeaway
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