Nikkei 225 Daily Analysis — 2026-08-21
Session: ClosingLatest
- Close
- 65,758.49
- Change
- -0.69%
- 1W Change
- -4.30%
- 20D Change
- -1.00%
- EMA20
- 66,391.99
- EMA50
- 65,988.87
- EMA200
- 59,021.03
- RSI (14)
- 47.7
- ATR (14)
- 1,637.27
- Volatility (20D)
- 33.30%
- Distance from 20D High
- -5.53%
- Advancers
- —
- Decliners
- —
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 16.01
- US10Y
- 4.70%
- DXY
- 98.71
The index closed lower, extending a weekly decline, with momentum turning slightly negative.
Market Drivers
Selling pressure persists amid risk-off sentiment, with the index trading below its short-term moving averages.
Trend Interpretation
Price is below the 20-day and 50-day averages, indicating a short-term downtrend, while the long-term trend remains above the 200-day average.
Risk Factors
A rise in volatility and a weakening market breadth could exacerbate downside moves.
Bullish
A rebound above the short-term averages could signal a recovery, supported by a stable long-term uptrend.
Neutral
The index may consolidate within a range, with momentum oscillating around neutral levels.
Risk
A break below recent lows could accelerate selling, with the next support likely further down.