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Asia-Pacific Market Post-Market Review

August 20, 202603:30 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Nikkei 225 (N225)
66,242.32
+1.40%
KOSPI (South Korea)
6,852.40
+5.89%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
14.9% Low
Nikkei 225 (N225)
Neutral
66,242.32
+1.40%
Intraday
Bullish
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (64.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The 20-day SMA (65,553) remains unbroken on the downside — bulls retain structural control of the near-term tape. With RSI at 65, the momentum profile supports continued upside. The oscillator has headroom before overbought levels trigger caution. On the MACD front, the histogram is positive and the fast line sits above the signal line — textbook bullish configuration. Below-average volume undermines conviction in the current direction. Confirmation requires a pick-up in participation.
Support / Resistance
Support60,448.90
Resistance72,831.73
Moving Averages
21-day SMA65,579.92
50-day SMA67,322.23
100-day SMA63,736.98
200-day SMA58,164.03
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 64.8 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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
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
66,242.32
Stop Loss
65,446.11
Take Profit
67,834.75
Risk / Reward
2.0
Neutral
Top Options Strategies
Calendar Spread78%
Sell near-term + Buy far-term (same strike)
Long Strangle51%
Buy OTM Call + Buy OTM Put
Long Straddle51%
Buy ATM Call + Buy ATM Put
KOSPI (South Korea)
Bullish
6,852.40
+5.89%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bullish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (67.4)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (6,470), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. With RSI at 67, the risk/reward for new long entries deteriorates. Favour strategies that benefit from a pullback or consolidation. The convergence-divergence oscillator prints a bullish signal. Histogram expansion above zero validates the upside move. Long Call leads the strategy table at 66% — directional bias and vol regime both align.
Support / Resistance
Support5,262.77
Resistance9,385.59
Moving Averages
21-day SMA6,485.50
50-day SMA7,337.28
100-day SMA7,101.09
200-day SMA5,915.05
Moving Average Trends
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 67.4 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
Consolidation / Range-bound Structure
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
6,852.40
Stop Loss
6,630.75
Take Profit
7,295.71
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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Key Takeaway
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