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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 17, 202606:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Hang Seng (HSI)
25,453.23
+1.34%
TAIEX (Taiwan)
45,857.27
+0.10%
Straits Times (STI)
5,760.59
+0.30%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.0% Low
Hang Seng (HSI)
Neutral
25,453.23
+1.34%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (52.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (25,512) flips the near-term structure bearish — the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. The 52 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline — momentum aligns with the directional thesis. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Volume registers below average — the move lacks broad participation and is susceptible to reversal.
Support / Resistance
Support22,518.00
Resistance26,187.57
Moving Averages
21-day SMA25,494.52
50-day SMA24,628.43
100-day SMA25,174.91
200-day SMA25,708.65
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 52.5 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%)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
25,453.23
Stop Loss
25,277.26
Take Profit
25,805.17
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
45,857.27
+0.10%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (74.1)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Buyers defend the 20-day SMA at 43,957 — the near-term trend structure remains intact. Momentum is overheated at 74. 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. 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 SMA43,884.88
50-day SMA44,790.13
100-day SMA41,908.26
200-day SMA35,998.91
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 74.1 (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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
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
45,857.27
Stop Loss
45,165.94
Take Profit
47,239.93
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
5,760.59
+0.30%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (64.6)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 5,644, preserving the near-term bullish structure. Momentum holds constructive at 65 — firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. 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 SMA5,637.84
50-day SMA5,402.18
100-day SMA5,189.44
200-day SMA4,958.35
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 64.6 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
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%)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
5,760.59
Stop Loss
5,721.38
Take Profit
5,839.01
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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Key Takeaway
Track USD/JPY correlation with Nikkei 225 and watch Hang Seng tech sector for regional momentum cues.
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