Technical analysis update for 7 major US equity indices on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
Charts cover 65 sessions (daily bars) with SMA-20, SMA-50, Bollinger Bands (20,2),
dynamic support/resistance trendlines (20-day and 50-day), and pivot-cluster S/R levels.
Pre-market briefing published ahead of the New York open.
| Code |
Index |
Last |
Chg% |
RSI |
52W H |
52W L |
| SP500 | S&P 500 | 7,760.84 | ▼0.57% | 63.2 | 7,844.52 | 6,316.91 |
| DOW | Dow Jones Industrial | 51,715.49 | ▲0.09% | 41.0 | 54,744.33 | 45,057.28 |
| NDX | Nasdaq 100 | 30,259.85 | ▼1.01% | 38.9 | 31,361.37 | 22,841.42 |
| NASDAQ | Nasdaq Composite | 26,995.05 | ▼0.77% | 51.3 | 27,722.75 | 20,690.25 |
| RUSSELL | Russell 2000 | 2,756.72 | ▼0.96% | 37.8 | 3,069.71 | 2,303.46 |
| NYSE | NYSE Composite | 23,885.16 | ▼0.42% | 45.0 | 24,866.75 | 20,906.44 |
| SP400 | S&P 400 MidCap | 3,637.68 | ▼0.57% | 42.8 | 3,928.98 | 3,107.41 |
SP500
S&P 500
7,760.84
▼0.57%
RSI 63
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 94%Triangle — Neutral 55%
20d: Sup ascending 7,672.25 (-1.1%) Res ascending 7,880.26 (+1.5%)
50d: Sup descending 7,445.40 (-4.1%) Res flat 7,849.05 (+1.1%)
S/R Levels
| R1 | 7,801.71 | +0.5% | ★★★★★ |
|
7,760.84
52W 6,316.91–7,844.52
|
| S1 | 7,294.91 | -6.0% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 6,753.48 | -13.0% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 6,528.86 | -15.9% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 7,735.57 | above +0.3% |
| SMA 50 | 7,707.85 | above +0.7% |
| SMA 200 | 7,263.64 | above +6.8% |
Price above SMA20 & SMA50 — bullish structure
Price above SMA200 (+6.8%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The S&P 500 trades at 7,760.84, down 0.57%, with the RSI-14 at 63 indicating neutral momentum. Prices remain above key SMAs (20d: 7,735.57; 50d: 7,707.85; 200d: 7,263.64), reinforcing a bullish medium-term structure. However, three bearish Double Top patterns (50-59% confidence) suggest potential near-term resistance near R1 at 7,801.71. Support levels are layered at 7,294.91 (S1), 6,753.48 (S2), and 6,528.86 (S3). The 20-day trendline shows ascending support at 7,672.25 and resistance at 7,880.26, while the 50-day trendline highlights descending support at 7,445.40 and flat resistance at 7,849.05. A break above R1 could invalidate the Double Top formations, while failure may test SMA20 support
DOW
Dow Jones Industrial
51,715.49
▲0.09%
RSI 41
Double Top — Bearish 95%Double Bottom — Bullish 68%
20d: Sup descending 50,337.33 (-2.7%) Res flat 52,317.24 (+1.2%)
50d: Sup descending 49,551.83 (-4.2%) Res descending 52,265.14 (+1.1%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 54,744.33 | +5.9% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 53,819.65 | +4.1% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 52,703.59 | +1.9% | ★★★★★ |
|
51,715.49
52W 45,057.28–54,744.33
|
| S1 | 51,144.26 | -1.1% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 48,127.01 | -6.9% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 45,274.29 | -12.5% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 51,499.81 | above +0.4% |
| SMA 50 | 52,543.27 | below -1.6% |
| SMA 200 | 50,403.43 | above +2.6% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price above SMA200 (+2.6%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades at 51,715.49, up 0.09%, as the index consolidates near short-term support. The RSI-14 at 41 suggests neutral momentum with a slight bearish bias. Price remains below the SMA50 (52,543.27) but above the SMA20 (51,499.81) and SMA200 (50,403.43), indicating mixed signals. Resistance levels are noted at 52,703.59 (R1), 53,819.65 (R2), and 54,744.33 (R3), while support lies at 51,144.26 (S1). Multiple double-top patterns (95%, 81%, and 50% confidence) suggest potential bearish reversal risks. Descending trendline resistance at 52,265.14 (50d) reinforces overhead pressure, though near-term support at 50,337.33 (20d) may provide a floor. The technical outlook remains cautious amid conflicting signals.
NDX
Nasdaq 100
30,259.85
▼1.01%
RSI 39
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 95%
20d: Sup ascending 30,253.88 (-0.0%) Res ascending 31,721.42 (+4.8%)
50d: Sup ascending 28,903.94 (-4.5%) Res ascending 31,559.32 (+4.3%)
S/R Levels
| R2 | 31,361.37 | +3.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 30,626.05 | +1.2% | ★★★★★ |
|
30,259.85
52W 22,841.42–31,361.37
|
| S1 | 28,660.40 | -5.3% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 24,234.50 | -19.9% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 22,863.22 | -24.4% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 30,538.06 | below -0.9% |
| SMA 50 | 29,868.94 | above +1.3% |
| SMA 200 | 27,698.85 | above +9.2% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price above SMA200 (+9.2%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Nasdaq 100 trades at 30,259.85, down 1.01%, with the RSI-14 at 39 indicating nearing oversold conditions. The index remains below the SMA20 (30,538.06) but above the SMA50 (29,868.94) and SMA200 (27,698.85), reflecting mixed near-term sentiment. Resistance levels are observed at R1 (30,626.05) and R2 (31,361.37), while supports sit at S1 (28,660.40), S2 (24,234.50), and S3 (22,863.22). Multiple bearish double-top patterns are noted, with confidence levels ranging from 50% to 84%, suggesting potential downside pressure. Short-term trendlines show ascending support near 30,253.88 and resistance at 31,721.42 (20-day), while the 50-day trendlines suggest support at 28,903.94 and resistance at 31,559.32. The technical outlook remains cautious amid bearish signals
NASDAQ
Nasdaq Composite
26,995.05
▼0.77%
RSI 51
Double Top — Bearish 72%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%
20d: Sup ascending 26,976.24 (-0.1%) Res ascending 27,986.58 (+3.7%)
50d: Sup ascending 25,870.83 (-4.2%) Res ascending 27,862.67 (+3.2%)
S/R Levels
| R2 | 27,722.75 | +2.7% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 27,239.50 | +0.9% | ★★★★★ |
|
26,995.05
52W 20,690.25–27,722.75
|
| S1 | 25,787.44 | -4.5% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 22,100.72 | -18.1% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 20,718.80 | -23.2% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 27,070.67 | below -0.3% |
| SMA 50 | 26,634.43 | above +1.4% |
| SMA 200 | 24,891.12 | above +8.5% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price above SMA200 (+8.5%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,995.05, down 0.77%, with the RSI-14 at 51, indicating neutral momentum. The index remains below the SMA20 (27,070.67) but above the SMA50 (26,634.43) and SMA200 (24,891.12), reflecting mixed near-term sentiment. Resistance levels are noted at R1 (27,239.50) and R2 (27,722.75), while support lies at S1 (25,787.44), S2 (22,100.72), and S3 (20,718.80). Multiple bearish double-top patterns are present, with confidence levels ranging from 50% to 84%. Short-term trendlines show ascending support near 26,976.24 and resistance at 27,986.58. The current technical setup suggests caution, with potential downside risk if key support levels are breached.
RUSSELL
Russell 2000
2,756.72
▼0.96%
RSI 38
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%
20d: Sup descending 2,726.39 (-1.1%) Res descending 2,840.50 (+3.0%)
50d: Sup descending 2,718.74 (-1.4%) Res descending 2,830.81 (+2.7%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 3,055.05 | +10.8% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 2,954.41 | +7.2% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 2,886.44 | +4.7% | ★★★★★ |
|
2,756.72
52W 2,303.46–3,069.71
|
| S1 | 2,591.57 | -6.0% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 2,477.35 | -10.1% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 2,408.43 | -12.6% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 2,824.03 | below -2.4% |
| SMA 50 | 2,918.70 | below -5.5% |
| SMA 200 | 2,792.43 | below -1.3% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price below SMA200 (-1.3%) — long-term downtrend
Analysis
The Russell 2000 trades at 2,756.72, down 0.96%, showing weak momentum as the RSI-14 at 38 nears oversold territory. The index remains below key SMAs (20d at 2,824.03, 50d at 2,918.70, 200d at 2,792.43), reinforcing a bearish bias. Multiple Double Top patterns (50-57% confidence) suggest further downside potential. Resistance levels are marked at 2,886.44 (R1), 2,954.41 (R2), and 3,055.05 (R3), while supports sit at 2,591.57 (S1), 2,477.35 (S2), and 2,408.43 (S3). Descending trendlines on 20d and 50d charts confirm near-term pressure, with immediate support at 2,726.39. A break below this level could accelerate declines toward S1. The overall structure remains bearish unless resistance
NYSE
NYSE Composite
23,885.16
▼0.42%
RSI 45
Double Top — Bearish 59%Double Bottom — Bullish 76%Flag — Bullish 70%
20d: Sup descending 23,215.63 (-2.8%) Res descending 24,062.65 (+0.7%)
50d: Sup descending 23,086.47 (-3.3%) Res descending 24,042.62 (+0.7%)
S/R Levels
| R2 | 24,843.02 | +4.0% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 24,159.60 | +1.1% | ★★★★★ |
|
23,885.16
52W 20,906.44–24,866.75
|
| S1 | 23,206.97 | -2.8% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 22,607.23 | -5.4% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 21,023.39 | -12.0% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 23,846.50 | above +0.2% |
| SMA 50 | 24,265.20 | below -1.6% |
| SMA 200 | 23,368.81 | above +2.2% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price above SMA200 (+2.2%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The NYSE Composite trades at 23,885.16, down 0.42%, with the RSI-14 at 45 indicating neutral momentum. The index remains below the SMA50 (24,265.20) but above the SMA20 (23,846.50) and SMA200 (23,368.81), reflecting mixed signals. Resistance levels are noted at 24,159.60 (R1) and 24,843.02 (R2), while support lies at 23,206.97 (S1) and 22,607.23 (S2). Multiple bearish Double Top patterns suggest potential downside, though confidence levels vary (59%, 50%, 50%). Short-term trendlines show descending resistance near 24,062.65 (20-day) and 24,042.62 (50-day), with support sloping downward at 23,215.63 and 23,086.47, respectively. The technical setup leans cautious amid weakening price structure.
SP400
S&P 400 MidCap
3,637.68
▼0.57%
RSI 43
Double Top — Bearish 76%Double Bottom — Bullish 67%Triangle — Neutral 55%Flag — Bullish 55%
20d: Sup descending 3,567.95 (-1.9%) Res ascending 3,727.43 (+2.5%)
50d: Sup descending 3,457.63 (-4.9%) Res descending 3,680.08 (+1.2%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 3,928.98 | +8.0% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 3,829.75 | +5.3% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 3,736.19 | +2.7% | ★★★★★ |
|
3,637.68
52W 3,107.41–3,928.98
|
| S1 | 3,546.01 | -2.5% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 3,288.34 | -9.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 3,093.00 | -15.0% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 3,650.62 | below -0.4% |
| SMA 50 | 3,740.19 | below -2.7% |
| SMA 200 | 3,634.47 | above +0.1% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+0.1%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The S&P 400 MidCap trades at 3,637.68, down 0.57%, with the RSI-14 at 43 indicating neutral momentum. Price remains below the SMA20 (3,650.62) and SMA50 (3,740.19) but holds just above the SMA200 (3,634.47), suggesting mixed near-term sentiment. Resistance levels are noted at 3,736.19 (R1), 3,829.75 (R2), and 3,928.98 (R3), while support lies at 3,546.01 (S1), 3,288.34 (S2), and 3,093.00 (S3). Multiple bearish double-top patterns (65-95% confidence) signal potential downside risk. Short-term trendlines show descending support at 3,567.95 (20-day) and 3,457.63 (50-day), while resistance trends higher at 3,727.43 (20-day) and lower at 3,680.08
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