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United States Market Post-Market Review

August 07, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,399
+3.71%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,817
+1.12%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,776
+0.53%
Silver (SI)
63.67
+3.64%
Dollar Index (DX)
99.60
-0.37%
Dow Jones (DJI)
54,037
+0.28%
Crude Oil (CL)
77.03
-0.34%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.67
+1.25%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
14.9% Low
Gold (GC)
Strong Bullish
4,399
+3.71%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (74.0)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Price respects the 20-day average at 4,088 as a floor, offering a constructive base for directional longs. Momentum is overheated at 74. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis β€” positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. Volume prints 12.2x above the 20-day average β€” institutional conviction backs the move.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962
Resistance4,592
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,088
50-day SMA4,170
100-day SMA4,409
200-day SMA4,479
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 74.0 (Overbought), indicating price is extended and a pullback is likely.
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%)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
4,399
Stop Loss
4,352
Take Profit
4,493
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call86%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread83%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bullish
29,817
+1.12%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (59.1)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 28,945 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. Momentum at 59 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. Across the full 31-strategy universe, Long Call captures the highest score at 82%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support27,202
Resistance30,968
Moving Averages
21-day SMA28,997
50-day SMA29,515
100-day SMA28,131
200-day SMA26,744
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 59.1 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
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
29,817
Stop Loss
29,393
Take Profit
30,665
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call82%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread82%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread79%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,776
+0.53%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (68.6)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (7,561), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. Momentum is overheated at 69. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. The moving-average convergence divergence oscillator supports the bull case β€” histogram expanding above the zero line. The structured approach identifies Long Call at 86% as the highest-probability play. Risk/reward and regime fit both favour this setup.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232
Resistance7,820
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,564
50-day SMA7,527
100-day SMA7,291
200-day SMA7,078
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 68.6 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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)7,820
23.6%7,681
38.2%7,596
50.0%7,526
61.8%7,457
78.6%7,358
Low (100.0%)7,232
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,897
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,980
Ext 1.618 (Up)8,184
Ext 1.13 (Dn)7,156
Ext 1.272 (Dn)7,072
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,869
Trade Setup
Entry
7,776
Stop Loss
7,714
Take Profit
7,899
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call86%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread83%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Silver (SI)
Strong Bullish
63.67
+3.64%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (69.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (58.63), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. Momentum oscillator at 69 enters overbought territory β€” the tape is stretched and vulnerable to profit-taking. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Elevated volume (18.1x average) validates the current price action β€” the move has sponsorship.
Support / Resistance
Support55.01
Resistance76.03
Moving Averages
21-day SMA58.68
50-day SMA62.80
100-day SMA69.36
200-day SMA70.15
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 69.3 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 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%)76.03
23.6%71.07
38.2%68.00
50.0%65.52
61.8%63.04
78.6%59.51
Low (100.0%)55.01
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)78.76
Ext 1.272 (Up)81.74
Ext 1.618 (Up)89.01
Ext 1.13 (Dn)52.28
Ext 1.272 (Dn)49.30
Ext 1.618 (Dn)42.03
Trade Setup
Entry
63.67
Stop Loss
62.71
Take Profit
65.60
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call86%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread83%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bearish
99.60
-0.37%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (29.5)Oversold
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Analyst Summary
Sellers have pushed through the 20-day average (101), signaling a deterioration in near-term structure. RSI at 30 signals oversold conditions β€” the selling may be exhausted, creating a mean-reversion setup. Momentum confirmation is bearish β€” MACD histogram negative and signal-line crossover pointing lower. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Put (77%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support98.75
Resistance102
Moving Averages
21-day SMA101
50-day SMA100
100-day SMA99.71
200-day SMA99.17
Moving Average Trends
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 29.5 (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
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
99.60
Stop Loss
99.90
Take Profit
99.00
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put77%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread77%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread74%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish
54,037
+0.28%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (67.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (52,654) remains unbroken on the downside β€” bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. With RSI at 67, the risk/reward for new long entries deteriorates. Favour strategies that benefit from a pullback or consolidation. The moving-average convergence divergence oscillator supports the bull case β€” histogram expanding above the zero line. Strategy selection converges on Long Call (86%) β€” the quantitative factors align across direction, momentum, and implied volatility.
Support / Resistance
Support49,909
Resistance54,744
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,654
50-day SMA52,057
100-day SMA50,228
200-day SMA49,241
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 67.0 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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)54,744
23.6%53,603
38.2%52,897
50.0%52,327
61.8%51,756
78.6%50,944
Low (100.0%)49,909
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)55,373
Ext 1.272 (Up)56,060
Ext 1.618 (Up)57,733
Ext 1.13 (Dn)49,280
Ext 1.272 (Dn)48,594
Ext 1.618 (Dn)46,921
Trade Setup
Entry
54,037
Stop Loss
53,638
Take Profit
54,835
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call86%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread86%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread83%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Strong Bearish
77.03
-0.34%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (42.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 81.76 opens the door to further downside probing. At 42, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. The scoring engine flags Long Put with a 75% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance97.00
Moving Averages
21-day SMA81.27
50-day SMA80.45
100-day SMA89.32
200-day SMA76.27
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 42.4 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
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Confluence
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)97.00
23.6%89.93
38.2%85.56
50.0%82.02
61.8%78.48
78.6%73.45
Low (100.0%)67.04
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)101
Ext 1.272 (Up)105
Ext 1.618 (Up)116
Ext 1.13 (Dn)63.15
Ext 1.272 (Dn)58.89
Ext 1.618 (Dn)48.52
Trade Setup
Entry
77.03
Stop Loss
80.00
Take Profit
71.10
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
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish
2.67
+1.25%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (35.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Sellers have pushed through the 20-day average (2.80), signaling a deterioration in near-term structure. The 36 reading on the momentum gauge signals persistent softness. Sellers maintain the edge until a reclaim of the 50-line. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Long Put as the highest-conviction play at 86%.
Support / Resistance
Support2.62
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.81
50-day SMA3.04
100-day SMA2.93
200-day SMA3.43
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
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%3.25
38.2%3.13
50.0%3.03
61.8%2.93
78.6%2.79
Low (100.0%)2.62
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)3.55
Ext 1.272 (Up)3.67
Ext 1.618 (Up)3.95
Ext 1.13 (Dn)2.51
Ext 1.272 (Dn)2.39
Ext 1.618 (Dn)2.11
Trade Setup
Entry
2.67
Stop Loss
2.73
Take Profit
2.55
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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