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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 18, 202603:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Nikkei 225 (N225)
67,560.63
-1.68%
KOSPI (South Korea)
6,811.48
-2.39%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
14.2% Low
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Strong Bullish
67,560.63
-1.68%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (59.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (65,343), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. Momentum at 59 is in the sweet spot: bullish enough to confirm direction, not so extended as to warrant caution. Momentum confirmation from MACD — the signal line crossover is bullish and the histogram continues to expand. Thin participation (0.0x average) suggests the tape may be drifting rather than trending. Treat breakouts with scepticism.
Support / Resistance
Support60,448.90
Resistance72,831.73
Moving Averages
21-day SMA65,414.19
50-day SMA67,229.04
100-day SMA63,305.26
200-day SMA57,896.92
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
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
V-Shape Recovery / Double Bottom Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)72,831.73
23.6%69,909.38
38.2%68,101.49
50.0%66,640.31
61.8%65,179.14
78.6%63,098.82
Low (100.0%)60,448.90
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)74,441.49
Ext 1.272 (Up)76,199.86
Ext 1.618 (Up)80,484.31
Ext 1.13 (Dn)58,839.13
Ext 1.272 (Dn)57,080.77
Ext 1.618 (Dn)52,796.31
Trade Setup
Entry
67,560.63
Stop Loss
66,460.08
Take Profit
69,761.75
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
KOSPI (South Korea)
Bullish
6,811.48
-2.39%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (61.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 6,478 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. Momentum holds constructive at 62 — firmly in bullish territory with room to run before the tape gets stretched. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. The model's top pick is Long Call (66%) — the optimal structure given current trend, momentum, and volatility readings.
Support / Resistance
Support5,262.77
Resistance9,385.59
Moving Averages
21-day SMA6,479.90
50-day SMA7,381.27
100-day SMA7,079.23
200-day SMA5,888.06
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 61.8 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
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%)9,385.59
23.6%8,412.60
38.2%7,810.67
50.0%7,324.18
61.8%6,837.69
78.6%6,145.05
Low (100.0%)5,262.77
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)9,921.56
Ext 1.272 (Up)10,507.00
Ext 1.618 (Up)11,933.49
Ext 1.13 (Dn)4,726.80
Ext 1.272 (Dn)4,141.36
Ext 1.618 (Dn)2,714.87
Trade Setup
Entry
6,811.48
Stop Loss
6,568.71
Take Profit
7,297.02
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call66%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread66%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread63%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
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