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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 20, 202606:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Hang Seng (HSI)
25,698.49
+0.80%
TAIEX (Taiwan)
44,933.74
+0.48%
Straits Times (STI)
5,671.75
-0.39%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
15.2% Moderate
Hang Seng (HSI)
Strong Bullish
25,698.49
+0.80%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (46.3)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The short-term moving average at 25,584 holds as support, keeping the 20-day trend channel intact for now. Momentum at 46 reflects a tape under pressure. Bulls need to push the oscillator back above 50 to shift the narrative. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram. Low-conviction tape — volume at 0.0x average means the move lacks the sponsorship for sustained follow-through.
Support / Resistance
Support22,518.00
Resistance26,187.57
Moving Averages
21-day SMA25,565.79
50-day SMA24,678.03
100-day SMA25,194.32
200-day SMA25,702.43
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 46.3 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
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend 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
25,698.49
Stop Loss
25,498.45
Take Profit
26,098.57
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Buy
Top Options Strategies
Long Call82%
Buy OTM Call
Call Ratio Backspread82%
Sell 1 lower Call + Buy 2 higher Calls
Bull Call Spread79%
Buy Call + Sell higher Call
TAIEX (Taiwan)
Bullish
44,933.74
+0.48%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (67.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (44,009) remains unbroken on the downside — bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. At 67 on the RSI, the asset is technically overbought. Momentum can sustain here, but the probability of a corrective pause rises. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line — textbook bullish configuration. Volume is running cold at 0.0x the norm. Without broader participation, the current directional bias is vulnerable.
Support / Resistance
Support39,384.85
Resistance48,218.87
Moving Averages
21-day SMA44,049.32
50-day SMA44,823.80
100-day SMA42,263.99
200-day SMA36,258.27
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 67.0 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
Higher Highs and Higher Lows (Uptrend 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
44,933.74
Stop Loss
44,447.82
Take Profit
45,905.57
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
Straits Times (STI)
Strong Bullish
5,671.75
-0.39%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bullish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (49.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (5,667) remains unbroken on the downside — bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. RSI at 50 lingers below the midline — momentum remains in the bears' hands, though not yet at capitulation levels. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. 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 SMA5,663.57
50-day SMA5,444.77
100-day SMA5,213.64
200-day SMA4,977.20
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 49.8 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
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
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
5,671.75
Stop Loss
5,633.74
Take Profit
5,747.76
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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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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