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United States Market Post-Market Review

August 17, 202604:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Gold (GC)
4,474.30
+2.14%
Nasdaq 100 (NQ)
30,081.25
-0.20%
S&P 500 (ES)
7,767.25
-0.48%
Silver (SI)
65.99
+1.53%
Dollar Index (DX)
99.59
-0.08%
Dow Jones (DJI)
53,459.78
-0.51%
Crude Oil (CL)
84.67
+2.75%
Natural Gas (NG)
2.70
-1.17%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.2% Moderate
Gold (GC)
Strong Bullish
4,474.30
+2.14%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (82.6)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Trading above the 20-day SMA (4,198), the asset maintains its bullish price structure β€” dip-buying remains the high-probability play. Momentum oscillator at 83 enters overbought territory β€” the tape is stretched and vulnerable to profit-taking. Momentum confirmation from MACD β€” the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Elevated volume (9.9x average) validates the current price action β€” the move has sponsorship.
Support / Resistance
Support3,962.50
Resistance4,486.50
Moving Averages
21-day SMA4,188.90
50-day SMA4,157.98
100-day SMA4,393.15
200-day SMA4,488.81
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 82.6 (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%)4,486.50
23.6%4,362.84
38.2%4,286.33
50.0%4,224.50
61.8%4,162.67
78.6%4,074.64
Low (100.0%)3,962.50
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)4,554.62
Ext 1.272 (Up)4,629.03
Ext 1.618 (Up)4,810.33
Ext 1.13 (Dn)3,894.38
Ext 1.272 (Dn)3,819.97
Ext 1.618 (Dn)3,638.67
Trade Setup
Entry
4,474.30
Stop Loss
4,426.84
Take Profit
4,569.22
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
30,081.25
-0.20%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (73.0)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 29,141, preserving the near-term bullish structure. RSI has climbed to 73, putting the tape in overbought territory. New directional longs carry elevated reversal risk. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Long Call as the highest-conviction play at 83%.
Support / Resistance
Support27,201.50
Resistance30,968.00
Moving Averages
21-day SMA29,123.62
50-day SMA29,445.24
100-day SMA28,462.63
200-day SMA26,876.05
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 73.0 (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%)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
30,081.25
Stop Loss
29,737.01
Take Profit
30,769.73
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
S&P 500 (ES)
Strong Bullish
7,767.25
-0.48%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (69.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 7,629 β€” the near-term trend structure remains intact. Momentum is overheated at 70. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. At 0.7x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support7,232.25
Resistance7,838.50
Moving Averages
21-day SMA7,622.21
50-day SMA7,549.50
100-day SMA7,359.89
200-day SMA7,106.29
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%)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
7,767.25
Stop Loss
7,714.76
Take Profit
7,872.23
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
65.99
+1.53%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (80.0)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (61.06) remains unbroken on the downside β€” bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. Momentum is overheated at 80. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend. Elevated volume (19.1x average) validates the current price action β€” the move has sponsorship.
Support / Resistance
Support55.01
Resistance72.73
Moving Averages
21-day SMA60.86
50-day SMA61.64
100-day SMA68.92
200-day SMA70.67
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 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%)72.73
23.6%68.55
38.2%65.96
50.0%63.87
61.8%61.78
78.6%58.81
Low (100.0%)55.01
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)75.03
Ext 1.272 (Up)77.55
Ext 1.618 (Up)83.68
Ext 1.13 (Dn)52.71
Ext 1.272 (Dn)50.20
Ext 1.618 (Dn)44.07
Trade Setup
Entry
65.99
Stop Loss
65.11
Take Profit
67.74
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
Dollar Index (DX)
Strong Bearish
99.59
-0.08%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (24.3)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. The 24 RSI reading places the asset in the oversold zone. Watch for a bullish divergence β€” it would signal the selling wave is exhausting. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. The scoring engine flags Long Put with a 80% conviction score β€” the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support99.16
Resistance101.80
Moving Averages
21-day SMA100.37
50-day SMA100.56
100-day SMA99.73
200-day SMA99.19
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 24.3 (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
99.59
Stop Loss
99.88
Take Profit
99.01
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
53,459.78
-0.51%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (56.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Trading above the 20-day SMA (53,073), the asset maintains its bullish price structure β€” dip-buying remains the high-probability play. Momentum holds constructive at 57 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. Strategy selection converges on Long Call (74%) β€” the quantitative factors align across direction, momentum, and implied volatility.
Support / Resistance
Support49,909.07
Resistance54,744.33
Moving Averages
21-day SMA53,013.89
50-day SMA52,381.31
100-day SMA50,681.79
200-day SMA49,440.57
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 56.8 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 spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Confluence
Consolidation / Range-bound 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
53,459.78
Stop Loss
53,122.71
Take Profit
54,133.93
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call74%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread74%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread71%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Crude Oil (CL)
Strong Bullish
84.67
+2.75%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (59.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Trading above the 20-day SMA (82.58), the asset maintains its bullish price structure β€” dip-buying remains the high-probability play. With RSI at 59, the momentum profile supports continued upside. The oscillator has headroom before overbought levels trigger caution. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. At 0.5x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support67.04
Resistance95.47
Moving Averages
21-day SMA82.61
50-day SMA79.38
100-day SMA88.62
200-day SMA76.96
Moving Average Trends
Bullish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed above 50-SMA) β€” Trend accelerating upward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 59.0 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%)95.47
23.6%88.76
38.2%84.61
50.0%81.26
61.8%77.90
78.6%73.12
Low (100.0%)67.04
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)99.17
Ext 1.272 (Up)103.20
Ext 1.618 (Up)113.04
Ext 1.13 (Dn)63.34
Ext 1.272 (Dn)59.31
Ext 1.618 (Dn)49.47
Trade Setup
Entry
84.67
Stop Loss
82.27
Take Profit
89.46
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call96%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread96%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread93%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
Natural Gas (NG)
Strong Bearish
2.70
-1.17%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (53.1)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price has broken below the 20-day SMA (2.76), shifting short-term structure to defensive. Momentum holds constructive at 53 β€” firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. The MACD reading adds conviction to the long thesis β€” positive and expanding histogram with a bullish signal-line cross. Our 31-strategy scoring model ranks Long Put as the highest-conviction play at 88%.
Support / Resistance
Support2.62
Resistance3.44
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2.77
50-day SMA2.98
100-day SMA2.92
200-day SMA3.41
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 53.1 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
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
2.70
Stop Loss
2.76
Take Profit
2.59
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put88%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread88%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Put Spread85%
Buy Put + Sell lower Put
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