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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 19, 202603:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
ASX 200 (Australia)
9,046.30
-0.30%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.2% Moderate
ASX 200 (Australia)
Neutral
9,046.30
-0.30%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (56.8)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (9,055), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. The 57 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. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support8,490.90
Resistance9,296.70
Moving Averages
21-day SMA9,044.38
50-day SMA8,894.81
100-day SMA8,807.76
200-day SMA8,788.14
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 56.8 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%)9,296.70
23.6%9,106.53
38.2%8,988.88
50.0%8,893.80
61.8%8,798.72
78.6%8,663.34
Low (100.0%)8,490.90
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)9,401.45
Ext 1.272 (Up)9,515.88
Ext 1.618 (Up)9,794.68
Ext 1.13 (Dn)8,386.15
Ext 1.272 (Dn)8,271.72
Ext 1.618 (Dn)7,992.92
Trade Setup
Entry
9,046.30
Stop Loss
9,007.09
Take Profit
9,124.73
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread89%
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
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