Technical analysis update for 7 major US equity indices on Monday, 26 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 | 7,696.72 | ▲0.96% | 47.0 | 7,844.52 | 6,316.91 |
| DOW | Dow Jones Industrial | 52,461.77 | ▲0.47% | 55.4 | 54,744.33 | 45,057.28 |
| NDX | Nasdaq 100 | 29,380.46 | ▲1.46% | 50.3 | 31,361.37 | 22,841.42 |
| NASDAQ | Nasdaq Composite | 26,293.10 | ▲1.30% | 45.1 | 27,722.75 | 20,690.25 |
| RUSSELL | Russell 2000 | 2,793.63 | ▲0.64% | 37.0 | 3,069.71 | 2,303.46 |
| NYSE | NYSE Composite | 24,201.37 | ▲0.35% | 44.6 | 24,866.75 | 20,906.44 |
| SP400 | S&P 400 MidCap | 3,648.55 | ▲0.88% | 36.3 | 3,928.98 | 3,107.41 |
SP500
S&P 500
7,696.72
▲0.96%
RSI 47
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%Triangle — Neutral 55%
20d: Sup flat 7,611.84 (-1.1%) Res descending 7,764.58 (+0.9%)
50d: Sup ascending 7,601.88 (-1.2%) Res ascending 7,866.19 (+2.2%)
S/R Levels
| R1 | 7,801.71 | +1.4% | ★★★★★ |
|
7,696.72
52W 6,316.91–7,844.52
|
| S1 | 7,624.48 | -0.9% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 7,294.91 | -5.2% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 6,753.48 | -12.3% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 7,728.13 | below -0.4% |
| SMA 50 | 7,697.86 | below -0.0% |
| SMA 200 | 7,295.19 | above +5.5% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+5.5%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The S&P 500 trades at 7,696.72, up 0.96%, with the RSI-14 at 47 indicating neutral momentum. Price remains below the SMA20 (7,728.13) but near the SMA50 (7,697.86), suggesting short-term bearish pressure while the broader uptrend holds. Resistance at R1 (7,801.71) caps upside, while supports at S1 (7,624.48) and S2 (7,294.91) provide downside buffers. Multiple double-top patterns (50-59% confidence) signal potential bearish reversal risks. Short-term trendlines show descending resistance at 7,764.58 (20-day) and ascending support at 7,601.88 (50-day). A break below the 50-day SMA could accelerate declines, while reclaiming the 20-day SMA may reinforce bullish continuation.
DOW
Dow Jones Industrial
52,461.77
▲0.47%
RSI 55
Double Top — Bearish 95%Double Bottom — Bullish 72%
20d: Sup ascending 52,158.29 (-0.6%) Res ascending 53,117.61 (+1.3%)
50d: Sup descending 49,572.27 (-5.5%) Res descending 52,880.14 (+0.8%)
S/R Levels
| R2 | 54,744.33 | +4.4% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 53,344.60 | +1.7% | ★★★★★ |
|
52,461.77
52W 45,057.28–54,744.33
|
| S1 | 51,144.26 | -2.5% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 48,127.01 | -8.3% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 45,274.29 | -13.7% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 51,770.01 | above +1.3% |
| SMA 50 | 52,294.62 | above +0.3% |
| SMA 200 | 50,548.29 | above +3.8% |
Price above SMA20 & SMA50 — bullish structure
Price above SMA200 (+3.8%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades at 52,461.77, up 0.47%, with the RSI-14 at 55 indicating neutral momentum. The index remains above key SMAs (20d: 51,770.01; 50d: 52,294.62; 200d: 50,548.29), reinforcing a bullish bias. However, multiple bearish double top patterns (95%, 81%, and 50% confidence) suggest potential near-term resistance. Immediate resistance lies at R1 (53,344.60) and R2 (54,744.33), while support is at S1 (51,144.26). The 20-day trendline shows ascending support (52,158.29) and resistance (53,117.61), while the 50-day trendline presents descending resistance (52,880.14). Caution is warranted given conflicting signals between bullish SMAs and bearish patterns.
NDX
Nasdaq 100
29,380.46
▲1.46%
RSI 50
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 58%
20d: Sup descending 28,552.35 (-2.8%) Res descending 29,742.69 (+1.2%)
50d: Sup flat 28,828.40 (-1.9%) Res ascending 31,840.24 (+8.4%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 31,361.37 | +6.7% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 30,626.05 | +4.2% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 29,847.83 | +1.6% | ★★★★★ |
|
29,380.46
52W 22,841.42–31,361.37
|
| S1 | 28,660.40 | -2.5% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 24,234.50 | -17.5% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 22,863.22 | -22.2% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 30,178.71 | below -2.6% |
| SMA 50 | 29,815.92 | below -1.5% |
| SMA 200 | 27,855.39 | above +5.5% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+5.5%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Nasdaq 100 trades at 29,380.46, up 1.46%, with the RSI-14 neutral at 50. The index remains below key SMAs (SMA20 at 30,178.71, SMA50 at 29,815.92), but above the rising SMA200 (27,855.39). Immediate resistance lies at R1 (29,847.83), with stronger barriers at R2 (30,626.05) and R3 (31,361.37). Support levels are S1 (28,660.40), S2 (24,234.50), and S3 (22,863.22). Bearish double-top patterns are noted, with higher confidence (84%) on the recent formation. Short-term trendlines show descending resistance near 29,742.69, while the 50-day ascending resistance at 31,840.24 suggests potential upside if breached. The current setup indicates cautious sentiment amid mixed technical signals.
NASDAQ
Nasdaq Composite
26,293.10
▲1.30%
RSI 45
Double Top — Bearish 72%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%
20d: Sup descending 25,708.73 (-2.2%) Res descending 26,529.38 (+0.9%)
50d: Sup flat 25,868.49 (-1.6%) Res ascending 28,101.46 (+6.9%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 27,722.75 | +5.4% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 27,239.50 | +3.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 26,687.96 | +1.5% | ★★★★★ |
|
26,293.10
52W 20,690.25–27,722.75
|
| S1 | 25,787.44 | -1.9% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 22,100.72 | -15.9% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 20,718.80 | -21.2% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 26,835.42 | below -2.0% |
| SMA 50 | 26,590.29 | below -1.1% |
| SMA 200 | 25,006.06 | above +5.1% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+5.1%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,293.10 (+1.30%), showing bullish momentum but remaining below key resistance levels. The RSI-14 at 45 suggests neutral conditions, with room for further upside. Price trades below the SMA20 (26,835.42) and SMA50 (26,590.29), indicating short-term bearish pressure, though the SMA200 (25,006.06) provides a supportive baseline. Immediate resistance lies at R1 (26,687.96), while support is established at S1 (25,787.44). Multiple bearish Double Top patterns (50-84% confidence) signal caution, though trendlines show a descending 20-day resistance (26,529.38) and ascending 50-day resistance (28,101.46). The index faces a critical test near current levels, with a break above SMA20 needed to confirm bullish reversal potential.
RUSSELL
Russell 2000
2,793.63
▲0.64%
RSI 37
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%
20d: Sup descending 2,676.57 (-4.2%) Res descending 2,801.46 (+0.3%)
50d: Sup descending 2,676.39 (-4.2%) Res descending 2,801.48 (+0.3%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 3,055.05 | +9.4% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 2,954.41 | +5.8% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 2,886.44 | +3.3% | ★★★★★ |
|
2,793.63
52W 2,303.46–3,069.71
|
| S1 | 2,721.44 | -2.6% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 2,477.35 | -11.3% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 2,408.43 | -13.8% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 2,787.42 | above +0.2% |
| SMA 50 | 2,875.32 | below -2.8% |
| SMA 200 | 2,801.32 | below -0.3% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price below SMA200 (-0.3%) — long-term downtrend
Analysis
The Russell 2000 trades at 2,793.63, up 0.64%, with the RSI-14 at 37, indicating mild bearish momentum. The index remains below the SMA50 (2,875.32) and SMA200 (2,801.32), reinforcing a weak intermediate-term trend, though it holds just above the SMA20 (2,787.42). Resistance levels are noted at R1 2,886.44, R2 2,954.41, and R3 3,055.05, while support sits at S1 2,721.44, S2 2,477.35, and S3 2,408.43. Multiple double top patterns (50-57% confidence) suggest potential bearish reversal risks. Short-term trendlines show descending resistance near 2,801.46 (20d) and 2,801.48 (50d), with descending support around 2,676.57 (20d) and 2,676.39 (50d). The
NYSE
NYSE Composite
24,201.37
▲0.35%
RSI 45
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 76%Flag — Bullish 70%
20d: Sup ascending 24,055.37 (-0.6%) Res ascending 24,459.26 (+1.1%)
50d: Sup descending 22,736.35 (-6.1%) Res descending 24,262.42 (+0.3%)
S/R Levels
| R1 | 24,843.02 | +2.7% | ★★★★★ |
|
24,201.37
52W 20,906.44–24,866.75
|
| S1 | 23,206.97 | -4.1% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 22,607.23 | -6.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 21,023.39 | -13.1% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 23,926.59 | above +1.1% |
| SMA 50 | 24,181.28 | above +0.1% |
| SMA 200 | 23,442.61 | above +3.2% |
Price above SMA20 & SMA50 — bullish structure
Price above SMA200 (+3.2%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The NYSE Composite trades at 24,201.37, up 0.35%, with the RSI-14 at 45 indicating neutral momentum. Price remains above the rising SMA20 (23,926.59) but below the descending SMA50 (24,181.28), suggesting near-term consolidation. Resistance at R1 (24,843.02) and descending 50-day trendline resistance (24,262.42) may cap upside, while support lies at S1 (23,206.97) and the ascending 20-day trendline (24,055.37). Three unconfirmed double top patterns (50% confidence) hint at potential bearish reversal risks if price fails to reclaim the SMA50. The index maintains a broader uptrend above the SMA200 (23,442.61), though weakening momentum warrants caution near resistance zones.
SP400
S&P 400 MidCap
3,648.55
▲0.88%
RSI 36
Double Top — Bearish 76%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%Triangle — Neutral 55%Flag — Bullish 55%
20d: Sup ascending 3,592.10 (-1.5%) Res descending 3,668.75 (+0.6%)
50d: Sup descending 3,512.99 (-3.7%) Res descending 3,663.01 (+0.4%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 3,928.98 | +7.7% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 3,829.75 | +5.0% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 3,736.19 | +2.4% | ★★★★★ |
|
3,648.55
52W 3,107.41–3,928.98
|
| S1 | 3,553.70 | -2.6% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 3,288.34 | -9.9% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 3,093.00 | -15.2% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 3,643.62 | above +0.1% |
| SMA 50 | 3,700.41 | below -1.4% |
| SMA 200 | 3,644.68 | above +0.1% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price above SMA200 (+0.1%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The S&P 400 MidCap trades at 3,648.55, up 0.88%, but remains below key resistance levels with RSI-14 at 36, indicating potential oversold conditions. The index hovers near the SMA20 (3,643.62) and SMA200 (3,644.68), while the SMA50 (3,700.41) acts as overhead resistance. Three bearish double-top patterns (65%-95% confidence) suggest caution, though near-term support at 3,553.70 (S1) may stabilize declines. Short-term trendlines show an ascending support (3,592.10) and descending resistance (3,668.75), reinforcing a consolidation phase. A break below S1 could target S2 (3,288.34), while reclaiming SMA50 would ease bearish pressure. The mixed signals warrant monitoring for confirmation of either a reversal or further downside.
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