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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 12, 202606:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Hang Seng (HSI)
25,440.17
-0.83%
TAIEX (Taiwan)
45,518.07
+0.88%
Straits Times (STI)
5,721.33
-0.57%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.3% Moderate
Hang Seng (HSI)
Neutral
25,440.17
-0.83%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (54.1)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 25,449 opens the door to further downside probing. The 54 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline — momentum aligns with the directional thesis. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. At 0.0x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support22,518.00
Resistance26,187.57
Moving Averages
21-day SMA25,412.87
50-day SMA24,647.60
100-day SMA25,189.19
200-day SMA25,714.49
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 54.1 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 is noticeably higher on up-days, signaling strong underlying buyer accumulation.
Chart Pattern / Confluence
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)26,187.57
23.6%25,321.55
38.2%24,785.79
50.0%24,352.79
61.8%23,919.78
78.6%23,303.29
Low (100.0%)22,518.00
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)26,664.61
Ext 1.272 (Up)27,185.69
Ext 1.618 (Up)28,455.36
Ext 1.13 (Dn)22,040.96
Ext 1.272 (Dn)21,519.88
Ext 1.618 (Dn)20,250.21
Trade Setup
Entry
25,440.17
Stop Loss
25,260.35
Take Profit
25,799.80
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread82%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Put56%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread56%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
TAIEX (Taiwan)
Strong Bullish
45,518.07
+0.88%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (52.9)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (43,609), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. RSI at 53 holds above the 50-line, confirming the bullish directional bias without yet reaching overbought extremes. The moving-average convergence divergence oscillator supports the bull case — histogram expanding above the zero line. Volume is running cold at 0.0x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support39,384.85
Resistance48,218.87
Moving Averages
21-day SMA43,705.74
50-day SMA44,790.21
100-day SMA41,530.92
200-day SMA35,721.59
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 52.9 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%)48,218.87
23.6%46,134.04
38.2%44,844.28
50.0%43,801.86
61.8%42,759.45
78.6%41,275.33
Low (100.0%)39,384.85
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)49,367.29
Ext 1.272 (Up)50,621.72
Ext 1.618 (Up)53,678.30
Ext 1.13 (Dn)38,236.43
Ext 1.272 (Dn)36,982.00
Ext 1.618 (Dn)33,925.43
Trade Setup
Entry
45,518.07
Stop Loss
44,728.06
Take Profit
47,098.08
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
Straits Times (STI)
Strong Bullish
5,721.33
-0.57%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (62.8)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (5,614) remains unbroken on the downside — bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. Momentum holds constructive at 63 — firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support4,929.94
Resistance5,774.21
Moving Averages
21-day SMA5,607.89
50-day SMA5,362.82
100-day SMA5,164.78
200-day SMA4,938.80
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 62.8 confirms strong buying momentum, with room to run before becoming extremely overbought.
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
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)5,774.21
23.6%5,574.96
38.2%5,451.70
50.0%5,352.07
61.8%5,252.45
78.6%5,110.61
Low (100.0%)4,929.94
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)5,883.97
Ext 1.272 (Up)6,003.85
Ext 1.618 (Up)6,295.97
Ext 1.13 (Dn)4,820.18
Ext 1.272 (Dn)4,700.30
Ext 1.618 (Dn)4,408.18
Trade Setup
Entry
5,721.33
Stop Loss
5,684.45
Take Profit
5,795.09
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call75%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread75%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread72%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
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