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Europe Market Post-Market Review

August 18, 202604:45 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
DAX 40 (DAX)
26,151.69
-0.71%
FTSE 100 (FTSE)
10,735.49
+0.14%
CAC 40 (CAC)
8,518.23
-0.72%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.9% Moderate
DAX 40 (DAX)
Strong Bullish
26,151.69
-0.71%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (71.5)Overbought
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (25,881), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. Momentum oscillator at 72 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. Volume registers below average β€” the move lacks broad participation and is susceptible to reversal.
Support / Resistance
Support24,043.52
Resistance26,573.50
Moving Averages
21-day SMA25,839.14
50-day SMA25,341.93
100-day SMA24,796.76
200-day SMA24,519.29
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 71.5 (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
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%)26,573.50
23.6%25,976.42
38.2%25,607.05
50.0%25,308.51
61.8%25,009.97
78.6%24,584.94
Low (100.0%)24,043.52
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)26,902.40
Ext 1.272 (Up)27,261.65
Ext 1.618 (Up)28,137.03
Ext 1.13 (Dn)23,714.62
Ext 1.272 (Dn)23,355.36
Ext 1.618 (Dn)22,479.99
Trade Setup
Entry
26,151.69
Stop Loss
25,995.91
Take Profit
26,463.26
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
FTSE 100 (FTSE)
Neutral
10,735.49
+0.14%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (23.9)Oversold
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 10,817 opens the door to further downside probing. The 24 RSI print suggests aggressive selling has run its course β€” buyers may attempt to step in near support. MACD histogram negative and deepening β€” the momentum profile reinforces the short-side thesis. Volume registers below average β€” the move lacks broad participation and is susceptible to reversal.
Support / Resistance
Support10,127.60
Resistance10,989.50
Moving Averages
21-day SMA10,805.61
50-day SMA10,626.40
100-day SMA10,503.64
200-day SMA10,289.75
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
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%)10,989.50
23.6%10,786.09
38.2%10,660.25
50.0%10,558.55
61.8%10,456.85
78.6%10,312.05
Low (100.0%)10,127.60
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)11,101.55
Ext 1.272 (Up)11,223.94
Ext 1.618 (Up)11,522.15
Ext 1.13 (Dn)10,015.55
Ext 1.272 (Dn)9,893.16
Ext 1.618 (Dn)9,594.95
Trade Setup
Entry
10,735.49
Stop Loss
10,691.17
Take Profit
10,824.12
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread85%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Strangle65%
Buy OTM Call + Buy OTM Put
Long Straddle65%
Buy ATM Call + Buy ATM Put
CAC 40 (CAC)
Neutral
8,518.23
-0.72%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (60.5)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (8,562), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. RSI at 60 holds above the 50-line, confirming the bullish directional bias without yet reaching overbought extremes. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. Volume is running cold at 0.0x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support8,113.00
Resistance8,755.03
Moving Averages
21-day SMA8,552.68
50-day SMA8,450.21
100-day SMA8,288.94
200-day SMA8,215.54
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 60.5 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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)8,755.03
23.6%8,603.51
38.2%8,509.77
50.0%8,434.02
61.8%8,358.26
78.6%8,250.39
Low (100.0%)8,113.00
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)8,838.49
Ext 1.272 (Up)8,929.66
Ext 1.618 (Up)9,151.80
Ext 1.13 (Dn)8,029.54
Ext 1.272 (Dn)7,938.37
Ext 1.618 (Dn)7,716.23
Trade Setup
Entry
8,518.23
Stop Loss
8,484.57
Take Profit
8,585.56
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread74%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Put62%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread62%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
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Key Takeaway
Monitor European central bank rhetoric and index correlation with US overnight moves.
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