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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 19, 202606:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Hang Seng (HSI)
25,495.07
+0.09%
TAIEX (Taiwan)
44,719.35
-1.30%
Straits Times (STI)
5,685.35
-0.28%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.8% Moderate
Hang Seng (HSI)
Bullish
25,495.07
+0.09%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (42.3)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
The 20-day average at 25,559 has failed as support, transitioning into resistance. Price must reclaim it to neutralize the bearish signal. The 42 RSI keeps the momentum profile in bear territory. Rallies are selling opportunities until the 50-line is recaptured. MACD validates the bearish lean: histogram below zero and expanding in negative territory. The impulse leg is to the downside. At 0.0x average volume, the move is thinly traded. Liquidity gaps could trigger sharp reversals on any catalyst.
Support / Resistance
Support22,518.00
Resistance26,187.57
Moving Averages
21-day SMA25,527.41
50-day SMA24,655.37
100-day SMA25,187.97
200-day SMA25,704.74
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 42.3 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
Bollinger Bands are tightly squeezed, warning of an imminent explosive directional price move.
Volume Analysis
Volume trend is balanced, showing no decisive edge for either buyers or sellers.
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
25,495.07
Stop Loss
25,297.32
Take Profit
25,890.56
Risk / Reward
2.0
Buy
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread72%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Strangle67%
Buy OTM Call + Buy OTM Put
Long Straddle67%
Buy ATM Call + Buy ATM Put
TAIEX (Taiwan)
Neutral
44,719.35
-1.30%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (78.8)Overbought
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Analyst Summary
Price holds above the 20-day moving average at 44,005, preserving the near-term bullish structure. Momentum is overheated at 79. While trend can override oscillators, the statistical edge for fresh longs is diminished. The moving-average convergence divergence oscillator supports the bull case — histogram expanding above the zero line. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support39,384.85
Resistance48,218.87
Moving Averages
21-day SMA44,044.18
50-day SMA44,819.22
100-day SMA42,148.03
200-day SMA36,171.84
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely high at 78.8 (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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
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
44,719.35
Stop Loss
44,222.73
Take Profit
45,712.59
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread78%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Strangle50%
Buy OTM Call + Buy OTM Put
Long Straddle50%
Buy ATM Call + Buy ATM Put
Straits Times (STI)
Strong Bullish
5,685.35
-0.28%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (47.0)Neutral
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Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (5,663), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. At 47, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure. Low-conviction tape — volume at 0.0x average means the move lacks the sponsorship for sustained follow-through.
Support / Resistance
Support4,929.94
Resistance5,774.21
Moving Averages
21-day SMA5,656.24
50-day SMA5,430.34
100-day SMA5,205.72
200-day SMA4,970.94
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 47.0 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
Bollinger Bands are tightly squeezed, warning of an imminent explosive directional price move.
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%)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
5,685.35
Stop Loss
5,646.26
Take Profit
5,763.54
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call74%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread74%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread71%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
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