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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 13, 202606:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Hang Seng (HSI)
25,396.51
-0.17%
TAIEX (Taiwan)
46,021.48
+1.11%
Straits Times (STI)
5,720.38
-0.01%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
14.7% Low
Hang Seng (HSI)
Neutral
25,396.51
-0.17%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (58.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (25,469), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. Momentum at 58 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. The MACD reading is bearish — histogram below zero and expanding, suggesting selling pressure has momentum behind it. 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 SMA25,446.93
50-day SMA24,634.76
100-day SMA25,184.47
200-day SMA25,715.24
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 58.3 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
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
25,396.51
Stop Loss
25,222.66
Take Profit
25,744.21
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread77%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Call57%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread57%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
TAIEX (Taiwan)
Strong Bullish
46,021.48
+1.11%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (61.1)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (43,629). The 61 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline — momentum aligns with the directional thesis. Momentum confirmation from MACD — the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. At 0.0x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support39,384.85
Resistance48,218.87
Moving Averages
21-day SMA43,724.30
50-day SMA44,799.50
100-day SMA41,654.24
200-day SMA35,815.32
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 61.1 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%)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
46,021.48
Stop Loss
45,254.83
Take Profit
47,554.77
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
Straits Times (STI)
Strong Bullish
5,720.38
-0.01%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (64.5)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 5,622 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. RSI at 64 holds above the 50-line, confirming the bullish directional bias without yet reaching overbought extremes. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. 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 SMA5,618.57
50-day SMA5,374.46
100-day SMA5,172.30
200-day SMA4,945.29
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 64.5 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
5,720.38
Stop Loss
5,682.80
Take Profit
5,795.54
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call81%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread81%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread78%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
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