Nasdaq 100 Daily Analysis — 2026-08-12
Session: Closing
- Close
- 29.742,60
- Change
- 0,74%
- 1W Change
- 0,86%
- 20D Change
- 0,81%
- EMA20
- 29.130,36
- EMA50
- 28.971,70
- EMA200
- 27.079,45
- RSI (14)
- 57,1
- ATR (14)
- 546,72
- Volatility (20D)
- 25,17%
- Distance from 20D High
- -0,68%
- Advancers
- 8
- Decliners
- 3
- Volume
- 1.352.818.000
- VIX
- 14,42
- US10Y
- 4,68%
- DXY
- 100,02
Sector Leaders
The index closed higher with a modest gain, supported by broad-based buying. Market breadth was positive, with advancing stocks outnumbering decliners.
Market Drivers
Technology led the advance, with utilities and consumer staples also contributing. The overall tone was risk-on, though gains were moderate.
Trend Interpretation
Price remains above key moving averages, indicating a bullish structure. Momentum is positive but not overbought, suggesting room for further upside.
Risk Factors
Volatility remains elevated, and the index is slightly off its recent high. A pullback could occur if momentum fades or external shocks emerge.
Bullish
If buying continues, the index could extend its gains toward new highs, with technology leading the way. Positive breadth and strong sector leadership would confirm the uptrend.
Neutral
The index may consolidate within a range, with alternating sessions of gains and losses. Momentum could flatten as traders await fresh catalysts.
Risk
A break below key moving averages could signal a deeper correction. Rising volatility or a deterioration in market breadth might trigger profit-taking.
Session: Midday
- Close
- 29.807,29
- Change
- 0,95%
- 1W Change
- 1,08%
- 20D Change
- 1,03%
- EMA20
- 29.136,52
- EMA50
- 28.974,24
- EMA200
- 27.080,10
- RSI (14)
- 57,7
- ATR (14)
- 546,72
- Volatility (20D)
- 25,26%
- Distance from 20D High
- -0,47%
- Advancers
- 6
- Decliners
- 5
- Volume
- 711.191.200
- VIX
- 14,69
- US10Y
- 4,67%
- DXY
- 99,96
Sector Leaders
The index is trading higher in a mid-session uptick, supported by broad-based gains across key sectors. Market breadth is slightly positive, with a modest number of advancers over decliners.
Market Drivers
Technology leads the advance, with consumer staples and industrials also contributing positively. The overall tone is risk-on, though the move is not extreme.
Trend Interpretation
Price action remains above key moving averages, indicating a bullish medium-term structure. Momentum is positive but not overbought, suggesting room for further upside.
Risk Factors
Volatility is moderate, and the index is slightly off its recent high, indicating some resistance. A pullback in leading sectors could trigger a short-term correction.
Bullish
If buying interest persists and the index breaks above its recent high, it could extend gains, with technology continuing to lead. A sustained move higher would reinforce the uptrend.
Neutral
The index may consolidate within a range, with alternating gains and losses as investors digest recent moves. Sideways action would allow momentum to reset.
Risk
A failure to hold above moving averages could lead to a deeper pullback, especially if volatility spikes. Weakness in technology or a deterioration in breadth would increase downside risk.