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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 18, 202606:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Hang Seng (HSI)
25,471.15
+1.41%
TAIEX (Taiwan)
45,308.68
-1.10%
Straits Times (STI)
5,695.24
-0.84%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.9% Moderate
Hang Seng (HSI)
Neutral
25,471.15
+1.41%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (52.8)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
Price has broken below the 20-day SMA (25,513), shifting short-term structure to defensive. The 53 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline — momentum aligns with the directional thesis. The MACD reading is bearish — histogram below zero and expanding, suggesting selling pressure has momentum behind it. Volume is running cold at 0.0x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support22,518.00
Resistance26,187.57
Moving Averages
21-day SMA25,495.37
50-day SMA24,628.79
100-day SMA25,175.09
200-day SMA25,708.74
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 52.8 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%)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
25,471.15
Stop Loss
25,297.33
Take Profit
25,818.79
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
45,308.68
-1.10%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (69.9)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (43,929). The momentum gauge prints 70 — historically, readings above 65 precede short-term retracements in this name. The convergence-divergence oscillator prints a bullish signal. Histogram expansion above zero validates the upside move. Thin participation (0.0x average) suggests the tape may be drifting rather than trending. Treat breakouts with scepticism.
Support / Resistance
Support39,384.85
Resistance48,218.87
Moving Averages
21-day SMA43,858.75
50-day SMA44,779.16
100-day SMA41,902.78
200-day SMA35,996.17
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 69.9 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
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
45,308.68
Stop Loss
44,599.59
Take Profit
46,726.87
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
Straits Times (STI)
Strong Bullish
5,695.24
-0.84%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (57.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (5,641) remains unbroken on the downside — bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. With RSI at 57, the momentum profile supports continued upside. The oscillator has headroom before overbought levels trigger caution. 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
Support4,929.94
Resistance5,774.21
Moving Averages
21-day SMA5,634.73
50-day SMA5,400.88
100-day SMA5,188.79
200-day SMA4,958.02
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 57.3 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
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
5,695.24
Stop Loss
5,657.13
Take Profit
5,771.45
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call79%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread79%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread76%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
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