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United States Market Post-Market Review

August 11, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,427.10
+1.50%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
29,649.50
-0.29%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,752.75
-0.31%
Silver (SI)
64.81
-0.45%
Dollar Index (DX)
99.82
+0.01%
Dow Jones (DJI)
53,791.85
-0.34%
Crude Oil (CL)
83.41
+1.56%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.75
-1.50%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.3% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Strong Bullish
4,427.10
+1.50%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (70.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA at 4,121 continues to act as dynamic support β€” price remains above it, reinforcing upside bias. The 70 RSI print warns of stretched momentum. Consider scaling out of directional longs or hedging with defined-risk structures. The convergence-divergence oscillator prints a bullish signal. Histogram expansion above zero validates the upside move. Volume surges to 10.7x the 20-day mean β€” the tape is moving with purpose and broad participation.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962.50
Resistance4,541.40
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,118.43
50-day SMA4,163.86
100-day SMA4,397.06
200-day SMA4,481.96
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 70.0 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 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%)4,541.40
23.6%4,404.78
38.2%4,320.26
50.0%4,251.95
61.8%4,183.64
78.6%4,086.38
Low (100.0%)3,962.50
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)4,616.66
Ext 1.272 (Up)4,698.86
Ext 1.618 (Up)4,899.16
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,887.24
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,805.04
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,604.74
Trade Setup
Entry
4,427.10
Stop Loss
4,381.23
Take Profit
4,518.85
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)
Bullish
29,649.50
-0.29%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (54.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 28,952 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. The 54 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline β€” momentum aligns with the directional thesis. The moving-average convergence divergence oscillator supports the bull case β€” histogram expanding above the zero line. The scoring engine flags Long Call with a 73% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support27,201.50
Resistance30,968.00
Moving Averages
21-day SMA28,992.25
50-day SMA29,488.42
100-day SMA28,233.00
200-day SMA26,789.29
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 54.4 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%)30,968.00
23.6%30,079.11
38.2%29,529.20
50.0%29,084.75
61.8%28,640.30
78.6%28,007.53
Low (100.0%)27,201.50
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)31,457.65
Ext 1.272 (Up)31,992.49
Ext 1.618 (Up)33,295.70
Ext 1.13 (Dn)26,711.85
Ext 1.272 (Dn)26,177.01
Ext 1.618 (Dn)24,873.80
Trade Setup
Entry
29,649.50
Stop Loss
29,244.33
Take Profit
30,459.84
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call73%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread73%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread70%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,752.75
-0.31%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (64.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (7,580) remains unbroken on the downside β€” bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. The 64 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline β€” momentum aligns with the directional thesis. The moving-average convergence divergence oscillator supports the bull case β€” histogram expanding above the zero line. At 0.7x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232.25
Resistance7,820.25
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,580.38
50-day SMA7,534.50
100-day SMA7,312.74
200-day SMA7,087.67
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 64.2 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 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%)7,820.25
23.6%7,681.48
38.2%7,595.63
50.0%7,526.25
61.8%7,456.87
78.6%7,358.08
Low (100.0%)7,232.25
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,896.69
Ext 1.272 (Up)7,980.19
Ext 1.618 (Up)8,183.63
Ext 1.13 (Dn)7,155.81
Ext 1.272 (Dn)7,072.31
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,868.87
Trade Setup
Entry
7,752.75
Stop Loss
7,693.22
Take Profit
7,871.81
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call77%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread77%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread74%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Silver (SI)
Strong Bullish
64.81
-0.45%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (64.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (59.29). The oscillator at 65 reflects sustained buying interest β€” bulls control the momentum channel. The convergence-divergence oscillator prints a bullish signal. Histogram expansion above zero validates the upside move. Volume prints 17.4x above the 20-day average β€” institutional conviction backs the move.
Support / Resistance
Support55.01
Resistance76.03
Moving Averages
21-day SMA59.26
50-day SMA62.36
100-day SMA69.09
200-day SMA70.32
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 64.7 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 spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
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
64.81
Stop Loss
63.86
Take Profit
66.71
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
99.82
+0.01%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (30.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price has broken below the 20-day SMA (101), shifting short-term structure to defensive. Momentum oscillator at 30 enters oversold territory. Contrarian long setups and defined-risk debit strategies gain merit. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Put (77%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support98.92
Resistance101.80
Moving Averages
21-day SMA100.54
50-day SMA100.52
100-day SMA99.71
200-day SMA99.18
Moving Average Trends
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 30.5 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%)101.80
23.6%101.12
38.2%100.70
50.0%100.36
61.8%100.02
78.6%99.54
Low (100.0%)98.92
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)102.17
Ext 1.272 (Up)102.58
Ext 1.618 (Up)103.58
Ext 1.13 (Dn)98.55
Ext 1.272 (Dn)98.14
Ext 1.618 (Dn)97.14
Trade Setup
Entry
99.82
Stop Loss
100.11
Take Profit
99.23
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
53,791.85
-0.34%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (62.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 52,792 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. With RSI at 62, the momentum profile supports continued upside. The oscillator has headroom before overbought levels trigger caution. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. The scoring engine flags Long Call with a 77% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support49,909.07
Resistance54,744.33
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,778.84
50-day SMA52,177.98
100-day SMA50,373.08
200-day SMA49,312.52
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 62.5 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%)54,744.33
23.6%53,603.21
38.2%52,897.26
50.0%52,326.70
61.8%51,756.14
78.6%50,943.82
Low (100.0%)49,909.07
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)55,372.91
Ext 1.272 (Up)56,059.52
Ext 1.618 (Up)57,732.52
Ext 1.13 (Dn)49,280.49
Ext 1.272 (Dn)48,593.88
Ext 1.618 (Dn)46,920.88
Trade Setup
Entry
53,791.85
Stop Loss
53,401.38
Take Profit
54,572.80
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call77%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread77%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread74%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Strong Bullish
83.41
+1.56%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (46.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA at 82.22 continues to act as dynamic support β€” price remains above it, reinforcing upside bias. At 46, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. 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 Call captures the highest score at 92%. Alignment across trend, momentum, and vol regime drives the ranking.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance97.00
Moving Averages
21-day SMA82.08
50-day SMA80.26
100-day SMA89.06
200-day SMA76.53
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 46.0 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%)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)100.89
Ext 1.272 (Up)105.15
Ext 1.618 (Up)115.52
Ext 1.13 (Dn)63.15
Ext 1.272 (Dn)58.89
Ext 1.618 (Dn)48.52
Trade Setup
Entry
83.41
Stop Loss
80.43
Take Profit
89.36
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call92%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread92%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread89%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Natural Gas (NG)
Bearish
2.75
-1.50%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (38.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (2.79) flips the near-term structure bearish β€” the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. Momentum at 39 reflects a tape under pressure. Bulls need to push the oscillator back above 50 to shift the narrative. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. Participation is heavy at 1.4x average volume β€” this is not a low-liquidity drift, but a committed directional push.
Support / Resistance
Support2.62
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.79
50-day SMA3.02
100-day SMA2.93
200-day SMA3.42
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 38.5 confirms strong selling momentum, though nearing oversold territory.
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
Consolidation / Range-bound 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
2.75
Stop Loss
2.81
Take Profit
2.63
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put55%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread55%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Long Call53%
Buy OTM Call
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