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United States Market Post-Market Review

August 14, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,428.80
+1.49%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
30,132.00
-0.19%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,800.25
-0.28%
Silver (SI)
64.86
-0.02%
Dollar Index (DX)
99.65
-0.31%
Dow Jones (DJI)
53,732.41
-0.20%
Crude Oil (CL)
82.36
+1.37%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.72
-0.37%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
14.2% Low
Gold (GC)
Strong Bullish
4,428.80
+1.49%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (76.6)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (4,177), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. RSI has climbed to 77, putting the tape in overbought territory. New directional longs carry elevated reversal risk. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. Elevated volume (10.3x average) validates the current price action β€” the move has sponsorship.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962.50
Resistance4,509.90
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,169.22
50-day SMA4,158.98
100-day SMA4,392.88
200-day SMA4,486.51
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 76.6 (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 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%)4,509.90
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
4,428.80
Stop Loss
4,383.41
Take Profit
4,519.57
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
30,132.00
-0.19%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (69.7)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (29,075) remains unbroken on the downside β€” bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. With RSI at 70, the risk/reward for new long entries deteriorates. Favour strategies that benefit from a pullback or consolidation. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Strategy selection converges on Long Call (80%) β€” the quantitative factors align across direction, momentum, and implied volatility.
Support / Resistance
Support27,201.50
Resistance30,968.00
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,060.87
50-day SMA29,453.18
100-day SMA28,403.86
200-day SMA26,856.41
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
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%)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
30,132.00
Stop Loss
29,772.85
Take Profit
30,850.31
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
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,800.25
-0.28%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (73.5)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 7,615 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. Momentum is overheated at 73. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. MACD histogram remains in positive territory, underpinning the current directional move. Volume is running cold at 0.6x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232.25
Resistance7,838.50
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,609.15
50-day SMA7,546.08
100-day SMA7,348.23
200-day SMA7,102.06
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 73.5 (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
7,800.25
Stop Loss
7,747.38
Take Profit
7,906.00
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
Silver (SI)
Strong Bullish
64.86
-0.02%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (71.9)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (60.60), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. Momentum oscillator at 72 enters overbought territory β€” the tape is stretched and vulnerable to profit-taking. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. Volume surges to 17.9x the 20-day mean β€” the tape is moving with purpose and broad participation.
Support / Resistance
Support55.01
Resistance74.20
Moving Averages
21-day SMA60.38
50-day SMA61.79
100-day SMA68.95
200-day SMA70.58
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 71.9 (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%)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
64.86
Stop Loss
63.92
Take Profit
66.74
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
99.65
-0.31%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (23.9)Oversold
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Analyst Summary
Sellers have pushed through the 20-day average (100), signaling a deterioration in near-term structure. At 24, the momentum gauge is deeply oversold. Mean-reversion setups become statistically attractive, though confirmation is key. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Put (80%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support99.16
Resistance101.80
Moving Averages
21-day SMA100.42
50-day SMA100.55
100-day SMA99.73
200-day SMA99.19
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 23.9 (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
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend 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
99.65
Stop Loss
99.94
Take Profit
99.07
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
53,732.41
-0.20%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (63.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 52,992, preserving the near-term bullish structure. Momentum holds constructive at 64 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Volume is running cold at 0.7x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support49,909.07
Resistance54,744.33
Moving Averages
21-day SMA52,951.35
50-day SMA52,343.36
100-day SMA50,608.43
200-day SMA49,411.80
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 63.8 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
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
53,732.41
Stop Loss
53,380.14
Take Profit
54,436.95
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
82.36
+1.37%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (49.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Sellers have pushed through the 20-day average (82.50), signaling a deterioration in near-term structure. The 50 reading on the momentum gauge signals persistent softness. Sellers maintain the edge until a reclaim of the 50-line. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis β€” positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. Low-conviction tape β€” volume at 0.6x average means the move lacks the sponsorship for sustained follow-through.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance95.91
Moving Averages
21-day SMA82.50
50-day SMA79.55
100-day SMA88.70
200-day SMA76.84
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 49.6 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%)95.91
23.6%89.10
38.2%84.88
50.0%81.48
61.8%78.07
78.6%73.22
Low (100.0%)67.04
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)99.66
Ext 1.272 (Up)103.76
Ext 1.618 (Up)113.75
Ext 1.13 (Dn)63.29
Ext 1.272 (Dn)59.19
Ext 1.618 (Dn)49.20
Trade Setup
Entry
82.36
Stop Loss
79.90
Take Profit
87.28
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call67%
Buy OTM Call
Calendar Spread67%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Call Ratio Backspread67%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Natural Gas (NG)
Bearish
2.72
-0.37%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (46.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 2.77 opens the door to further downside probing. At 46, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. The structured approach identifies Long Put at 71% as the highest-probability play. Risk/reward and regime fit both favour this setup.
Support / Resistance
Support2.62
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.77
50-day SMA2.99
100-day SMA2.92
200-day SMA3.41
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 46.4 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
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
2.72
Stop Loss
2.78
Take Profit
2.60
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put71%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread71%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread68%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
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