ASX 200 Daily Analysis — 2026-08-18
Session: ClosingLatest
NY: 08/18/2026, 02:05 AM
Local: ...
- Close
- 9,088.10
- Change
- -0.30%
- 1W Change
- -1.57%
- 20D Change
- 3.38%
- EMA20
- 9,075.47
- EMA50
- 8,944.67
- EMA200
- 8,821.75
- RSI (14)
- 54.8
- ATR (14)
- 78.80
- Volatility (20D)
- 10.59%
- Distance from 20D High
- -2.24%
- Advancers
- —
- Decliners
- —
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 14.25
- US10Y
- 4.70%
- DXY
- 99.64
The index closed slightly lower, showing a mild pullback after recent gains.
Market Drivers
The move is driven by profit-taking and cautious sentiment amid mixed global cues.
Trend Interpretation
Price remains above key moving averages, indicating a broader uptrend, though short-term momentum has cooled.
Risk Factors
Watch for a potential break below short-term support, which could signal a deeper correction.
Bullish
If buying interest resumes, the index could extend its recovery and challenge recent highs.
Neutral
Expect range-bound trading as the market consolidates recent gains.
Risk
A sustained decline could lead to a test of lower support levels, with increased volatility.