MERVAL Daily Analysis — 2026-08-21

Session: ClosingLatest

NY: 08/21/2026, 04:10 PM
Local: ...
Close
2,907,240.00
Change
1.09%
1W Change
-3.11%
20D Change
-12.42%
EMA20
3,053,535.48
EMA50
3,106,339.29
EMA200
2,902,396.09
RSI (14)
32.5
ATR (14)
81,318.93
Volatility (20D)
20.80%
Distance from 20D High
-13.67%
Advancers
—
Decliners
—
Volume
0
VIX
15.21
US10Y
4.74%
DXY
98.83

The index posted a modest gain in the latest session, though the broader short-term trend remains under pressure.

Market Drivers

The bounce appears driven by a mild oversold rebound, while ongoing volatility and weak market breadth suggest caution.

Trend Interpretation

Price is trading below key short- and medium-term moving averages, indicating a bearish structure, but the long-term average is still nearby, offering potential support.

Risk Factors

Key risks include sustained selling pressure, a break below the long-term average, and elevated volatility that could accelerate downside moves.

Bullish

In a bullish scenario, the index could stabilize above the long-term average and reclaim the short-term averages, signaling a potential trend reversal.

Neutral

A neutral scenario would see the index oscillating between the short-term and long-term averages, with no clear directional bias.

Risk

In a risk scenario, a decisive break below the long-term average could trigger further declines, with the next support levels coming into play.