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Asia-Pacific Market Pre-Market Analysis

August 19, 202608:15 AM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Nikkei 225 (N225)
69,220.25
+0.74%
KOSPI (South Korea)
6,977.94
+2.42%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.8% Moderate
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Strong Bullish
69,220.25
+0.74%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (67.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 65,757 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. RSI has climbed to 68, putting the tape in overbought territory. New directional longs carry elevated reversal risk. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line — textbook bullish configuration. Quantitative screening across 31 structures identifies Long Call (89%) as today's top-ranked setup.
Support / Resistance
Support60,448.90
Resistance72,831.73
Moving Averages
21-day SMA65,827.89
50-day SMA67,380.18
100-day SMA62,977.88
200-day SMA57,646.89
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 67.7 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 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
69,220.25
Stop Loss
68,248.76
Take Profit
71,163.23
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
KOSPI (South Korea)
Bullish
6,977.94
+2.42%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (52.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA at 6,463 continues to act as dynamic support — price remains above it, reinforcing upside bias. The 53 RSI reading is comfortably above the midline — momentum aligns with the directional thesis. MACD histogram prints positive, confirming the bullish impulse leg is intact. The model's top pick is Long Call (73%) — the optimal structure given current trend, momentum, and volatility readings.
Support / Resistance
Support5,262.77
Resistance9,385.59
Moving Averages
21-day SMA6,480.33
50-day SMA7,408.26
100-day SMA7,065.17
200-day SMA5,873.23
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 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
6,977.94
Stop Loss
6,720.81
Take Profit
7,492.20
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call73%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread73%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread70%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
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Key Takeaway
Analyze BOJ yield curve control policy signals alongside Nikkei 225 vol surface for cross-asset positioning in the Asian session.
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