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United States Market Post-Market Review

August 13, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,406.40
-0.06%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
30,203.50
+1.17%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,821.25
+0.65%
Silver (SI)
64.58
-1.48%
Dollar Index (DX)
99.98
-0.03%
Dow Jones (DJI)
53,839.99
+0.13%
Crude Oil (CL)
81.17
-2.52%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.73
-2.60%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
14.6% Low
Gold (GC)
Strong Bullish
4,406.40
-0.06%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (80.0)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 4,158 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. Momentum is overheated at 80. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. Volume prints 10.6x above the 20-day average β€” institutional conviction backs the move.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962.50
Resistance4,509.90
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,150.15
50-day SMA4,159.99
100-day SMA4,393.06
200-day SMA4,484.59
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 80.0 (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 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%)4,509.90
23.6%4,380.71
38.2%4,300.79
50.0%4,236.20
61.8%4,171.61
78.6%4,079.64
Low (100.0%)3,962.50
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)4,581.06
Ext 1.272 (Up)4,658.79
Ext 1.618 (Up)4,848.19
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,891.34
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,813.61
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,624.21
Trade Setup
Entry
4,406.40
Stop Loss
4,362.58
Take Profit
4,494.03
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
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
Strong Bullish
30,203.50
+1.17%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (69.3)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (29,008), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. RSI has climbed to 69, putting the tape in overbought territory. New directional longs carry elevated reversal risk. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Call (89%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support27,201.50
Resistance30,968.00
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,018.43
50-day SMA29,463.51
100-day SMA28,346.77
200-day SMA26,835.64
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 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%)30,968.00
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
30,203.50
Stop Loss
29,819.93
Take Profit
30,970.64
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
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,821.25
+0.65%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (75.7)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Trading above the 20-day SMA (7,600), the asset maintains its bullish price structure β€” dip-buying remains the high-probability play. Momentum is overheated at 76. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. The structured approach identifies Long Call at 83% as the highest-probability play. Risk/reward and regime fit both favour this setup.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232.25
Resistance7,838.50
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,598.50
50-day SMA7,541.49
100-day SMA7,336.56
200-day SMA7,097.59
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 75.7 (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 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
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)7,838.50
23.6%7,695.43
38.2%7,606.91
50.0%7,535.38
61.8%7,463.84
78.6%7,361.99
Low (100.0%)7,232.25
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)7,917.31
Ext 1.272 (Up)8,003.40
Ext 1.618 (Up)8,213.16
Ext 1.13 (Dn)7,153.44
Ext 1.272 (Dn)7,067.35
Ext 1.618 (Dn)6,857.59
Trade Setup
Entry
7,821.25
Stop Loss
7,765.24
Take Profit
7,933.28
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call83%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread83%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread80%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Silver (SI)
Strong Bullish
64.58
-1.48%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (69.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 60.14, preserving the near-term bullish structure. RSI reading of 70 signals extended positioning. Watch for mean-reversion setups on any loss of momentum. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line β€” textbook bullish configuration. At 18.5x normal volume, the flow data confirms institutional participation. This is a high-conviction move.
Support / Resistance
Support55.01
Resistance74.20
Moving Averages
21-day SMA59.94
50-day SMA61.96
100-day SMA68.99
200-day SMA70.48
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 69.7 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 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%)74.20
23.6%69.67
38.2%66.87
50.0%64.61
61.8%62.34
78.6%59.12
Low (100.0%)55.01
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)76.69
Ext 1.272 (Up)79.42
Ext 1.618 (Up)86.06
Ext 1.13 (Dn)52.52
Ext 1.272 (Dn)49.80
Ext 1.618 (Dn)43.16
Trade Setup
Entry
64.58
Stop Loss
63.68
Take Profit
66.40
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
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bearish
99.98
-0.03%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (27.2)Oversold
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 100 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. Oversold at 27 β€” the tape has absorbed significant selling pressure. Defined-risk reversal plays gain merit. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. Long Put leads the strategy table at 80% β€” directional bias and vol regime both align.
Support / Resistance
Support99.16
Resistance101.80
Moving Averages
21-day SMA100.47
50-day SMA100.55
100-day SMA99.72
200-day SMA99.19
Moving Average Trends
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 27.2 (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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)101.80
23.6%101.18
38.2%100.79
50.0%100.48
61.8%100.17
78.6%99.72
Low (100.0%)99.16
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)102.14
Ext 1.272 (Up)102.52
Ext 1.618 (Up)103.43
Ext 1.13 (Dn)98.82
Ext 1.272 (Dn)98.44
Ext 1.618 (Dn)97.53
Trade Setup
Entry
99.98
Stop Loss
100.27
Take Profit
99.40
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
Dow Jones (DJI)
Strong Bullish
53,839.99
+0.13%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (66.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Trading above the 20-day SMA (52,912), the asset maintains its bullish price structure β€” dip-buying remains the high-probability play. With RSI at 67, the risk/reward for new long entries deteriorates. Favour strategies that benefit from a pullback or consolidation. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. The scoring engine flags Long Call with a 80% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support49,909.07
Resistance54,744.33
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,895.19
50-day SMA52,282.45
100-day SMA50,533.19
200-day SMA49,380.86
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 66.7 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 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
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend Structure)
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
53,839.99
Stop Loss
53,468.73
Take Profit
54,582.51
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call80%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread80%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread77%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Bullish
81.17
-2.52%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (38.9)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Near-term weakness is evident with price trading below the 20-day SMA (82.51). With RSI at 39, the path of least resistance remains to the downside until buyers can reclaim the neutral zone. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis β€” positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Call (79%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance97.00
Moving Averages
21-day SMA82.34
50-day SMA79.82
100-day SMA88.76
200-day SMA76.73
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 38.9 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
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)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
81.17
Stop Loss
78.48
Take Profit
86.55
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call79%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread79%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread76%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Natural Gas (NG)
Bearish
2.73
-2.60%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (41.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (2.78) flips the near-term structure bearish β€” the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. The 41 reading on the momentum gauge signals persistent softness. Sellers maintain the edge until a reclaim of the 50-line. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Volume surges to 1.4x the 20-day mean β€” the tape is moving with purpose and broad participation.
Support / Resistance
Support2.62
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.78
50-day SMA3.00
100-day SMA2.92
200-day SMA3.41
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 41.2 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
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
2.73
Stop Loss
2.79
Take Profit
2.61
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put64%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread64%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Long Call63%
Buy OTM Call
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