Technical analysis update for 7 major US equity indices on Wednesday, 28 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 | 7,727.27 | ▲0.06% | 39.7 | 7,844.52 | 6,316.91 |
| DOW | Dow Jones Industrial | 52,447.19 | ▲0.13% | 54.0 | 54,744.33 | 45,057.28 |
| NDX | Nasdaq 100 | 29,660.05 | ▲0.03% | 44.0 | 31,361.37 | 22,841.42 |
| NASDAQ | Nasdaq Composite | 26,447.53 | ▼0.11% | 45.8 | 27,722.75 | 20,690.25 |
| RUSSELL | Russell 2000 | 2,819.66 | ▲0.03% | 39.9 | 3,069.71 | 2,303.46 |
| NYSE | NYSE Composite | 24,224.27 | ▲0.06% | 45.1 | 24,866.75 | 20,906.44 |
| SP400 | S&P 400 MidCap | 3,651.91 | ▼0.15% | 43.2 | 3,928.98 | 3,107.41 |
SP500
S&P 500
7,727.27
▲0.06%
RSI 40
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%Triangle — Neutral 55%
20d: Sup flat 7,611.26 (-1.5%) Res descending 7,753.22 (+0.3%)
50d: Sup ascending 7,623.83 (-1.3%) Res ascending 7,889.86 (+2.1%)
S/R Levels
| R1 | 7,796.50 | +0.9% | ★★★★★ |
|
7,727.27
52W 6,316.91–7,844.52
|
| S1 | 7,624.48 | -1.3% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 7,294.91 | -5.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 6,753.48 | -12.6% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 7,733.50 | below -0.1% |
| SMA 50 | 7,697.72 | above +0.4% |
| SMA 200 | 7,302.62 | above +5.8% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price above SMA200 (+5.8%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The S&P 500 trades at 7,727.27, up 0.06%, with the RSI-14 at 40 indicating neutral momentum. The price remains just below the SMA20 (7,733.50) but holds above the SMA50 (7,697.72) and SMA200 (7,302.62), suggesting mixed signals in the near term. Resistance at R1 (7,796.50) caps upside, while supports at S1 (7,624.48) and S2 (7,294.91) provide downside buffers. Three double-top patterns with 50-59% confidence hint at bearish potential. The 20-day trendline shows resistance descending at 7,753.22, while the 50-day ascending support at 7,623.83 aligns with S1. The index faces headwinds near-term but retains a broader bullish structure above the SMA200.
DOW
Dow Jones Industrial
52,447.19
▲0.13%
RSI 54
Double Top — Bearish 95%Double Bottom — Bullish 72%
20d: Sup ascending 52,333.08 (-0.2%) Res ascending 53,317.16 (+1.7%)
50d: Sup descending 49,458.91 (-5.7%) Res descending 52,832.43 (+0.7%)
S/R Levels
| R2 | 54,744.33 | +4.4% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 53,240.42 | +1.5% | ★★★★★ |
|
52,447.19
52W 45,057.28–54,744.33
|
| S1 | 51,144.26 | -2.5% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 48,127.01 | -8.2% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 45,274.29 | -13.7% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 51,893.44 | above +1.1% |
| SMA 50 | 52,253.05 | above +0.4% |
| SMA 200 | 50,576.44 | above +3.7% |
Price above SMA20 & SMA50 — bullish structure
Price above SMA200 (+3.7%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades at 52,447.19, up 0.13%, with the RSI-14 at 54 indicating neutral momentum. The index remains above key SMAs (20d: 51,893.44; 50d: 52,253.05; 200d: 50,576.44), reinforcing a bullish structure. However, multiple Double Top patterns (95%, 81%, and 50% confidence) suggest potential bearish reversals. Immediate resistance lies at R1 (53,240.42), while support is at S1 (51,144.26). Short-term trendlines show ascending support near 52,333.08 and resistance at 53,317.16. The 50-day descending resistance at 52,832.43 may cap upside. Caution is warranted given conflicting signals between bullish SMAs and bearish patterns. A break below 52,333.08 could trigger a test of S1.
NDX
Nasdaq 100
29,660.05
▲0.03%
RSI 44
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 58%
20d: Sup descending 28,229.46 (-4.8%) Res descending 29,798.66 (+0.5%)
50d: Sup flat 28,833.76 (-2.8%) Res ascending 32,225.26 (+8.6%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 31,361.37 | +5.7% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 30,725.13 | +3.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 29,960.01 | +1.0% | ★★★★★ |
|
29,660.05
52W 22,841.42–31,361.37
|
| S1 | 28,660.40 | -3.4% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 24,234.50 | -18.3% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 22,863.22 | -22.9% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 30,101.54 | below -1.5% |
| SMA 50 | 29,810.28 | below -0.5% |
| SMA 200 | 27,893.64 | above +6.3% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+6.3%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Nasdaq 100 trades flat at 29,660.05 (+0.03%), with the RSI-14 at 44 indicating neutral momentum. Price remains below all key SMAs (20d: 30,101.54; 50d: 29,810.28; 200d: 27,893.64), reflecting bearish near-term bias. Three double top patterns (50-84% confidence) suggest potential downside, though immediate support holds at 28,660.40 (S1). Resistance is seen at 29,960.01 (R1), with trendlines showing descending 20-day resistance at 29,798.66. The 50-day ascending resistance at 32,225.26 and flat support at 28,833.76 frame a broader consolidation range. A break below S1 could accelerate selling toward 24,234.50 (S2), while reclaiming the 20d SMA may signal short-term recovery.
NASDAQ
Nasdaq Composite
26,447.53
▼0.11%
RSI 46
Double Top — Bearish 72%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%
20d: Sup descending 25,518.36 (-3.5%) Res descending 26,582.01 (+0.5%)
50d: Sup flat 25,873.15 (-2.2%) Res ascending 28,358.27 (+7.2%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 27,722.75 | +4.8% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 27,239.50 | +3.0% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 26,764.98 | +1.2% | ★★★★★ |
|
26,447.53
52W 20,690.25–27,722.75
|
| S1 | 25,787.44 | -2.5% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 22,100.72 | -16.4% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 20,718.80 | -21.7% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 26,792.57 | below -1.3% |
| SMA 50 | 26,587.63 | below -0.5% |
| SMA 200 | 25,033.04 | above +5.7% |
Price below SMA20 & SMA50 — bearish structure
Price above SMA200 (+5.7%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Nasdaq Composite trades at 26,447.53, down 0.11%, with the RSI-14 at 46 indicating neutral momentum. Price remains below the SMA20 (26,792.57) and SMA50 (26,587.63), reinforcing short-term bearish pressure, though the index holds well above the rising SMA200 (25,033.04). Immediate resistance lies at R1 (26,764.98), while support rests at S1 (25,787.44). Multiple Double Top patterns (50-84% confidence) suggest potential downside, though the broader uptrend remains intact above the 50-day support (25,873.15). A descending 20-day resistance (26,582.01) caps near-term upside, while the 50-day ascending resistance (28,358.27) defines the broader bullish channel. A break below S1 could accelerate selling toward S2 (22,100.72).
RUSSELL
Russell 2000
2,819.66
▲0.03%
RSI 40
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%
20d: Sup descending 2,700.94 (-4.2%) Res descending 2,827.48 (+0.3%)
50d: Sup descending 2,665.55 (-5.5%) Res descending 2,827.50 (+0.3%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 3,055.05 | +8.3% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 2,954.41 | +4.8% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 2,886.44 | +2.4% | ★★★★★ |
|
2,819.66
52W 2,303.46–3,069.71
|
| S1 | 2,721.44 | -3.5% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 2,477.35 | -12.1% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 2,408.43 | -14.6% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 2,788.75 | above +1.1% |
| SMA 50 | 2,866.44 | below -1.6% |
| SMA 200 | 2,803.17 | above +0.6% |
Price between SMA20 and SMA50 — mixed signal
Price above SMA200 (+0.6%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The Russell 2000 trades at 2,819.66 (+0.03%), showing muted momentum as the RSI-14 remains neutral at 40. Price action hovers near the SMA20 (2,788.75) but below the SMA50 (2,866.44), indicating mixed near-term sentiment. A cluster of bearish double-top patterns (50-57% confidence) suggests potential downside pressure, though confirmation is needed. Resistance levels at 2,886.44 (R1) and 2,954.41 (R2) cap upside, while support lies at 2,721.44 (S1) and 2,477.35 (S2). Descending trendlines reinforce resistance near 2,827.50 across both 20- and 50-day timeframes. The index remains range-bound between the SMA200 (2,803.17) and the SMA50, with a bearish bias emerging if support breaks.
NYSE
NYSE Composite
24,224.27
▲0.06%
RSI 45
Double Top — Bearish 50%Double Bottom — Bullish 76%Flag — Bullish 70%
20d: Sup ascending 24,141.77 (-0.3%) Res ascending 24,527.88 (+1.3%)
50d: Sup descending 22,769.06 (-6.0%) Res descending 24,255.32 (+0.1%)
S/R Levels
| R2 | 24,843.02 | +2.6% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 24,284.57 | +0.2% | ★★★★★ |
|
24,224.27
52W 20,906.44–24,866.75
|
| S1 | 23,206.97 | -4.2% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 22,607.23 | -6.7% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 21,023.39 | -13.2% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 23,987.60 | above +1.0% |
| SMA 50 | 24,162.75 | above +0.3% |
| SMA 200 | 23,458.27 | above +3.3% |
Price above SMA20 & SMA50 — bullish structure
Price above SMA200 (+3.3%) — long-term uptrend
Analysis
The NYSE Composite trades at 24,224.27, up 0.06%, with the RSI-14 at 45 indicating neutral momentum. The index remains above the SMA20 (23,987.60) but below the SMA50 (24,162.75), suggesting mixed near-term sentiment. A cluster of unconfirmed double top patterns (50% confidence) signals potential bearish pressure, though the broader uptrend holds as the SMA200 (23,458.27) stays supportive. Immediate resistance lies at R1 (24,284.57), while S1 (23,206.97) marks key support. The 20-day trendline shows ascending support at 24,141.77, but the 50-day descending resistance at 24,255.32 may cap upside. A break above R1 could invalidate bearish patterns, while a drop below S1 may accelerate selling.
SP400
S&P 400 MidCap
3,651.91
▼0.15%
RSI 43
Double Top — Bearish 65%Double Bottom — Bullish 50%Triangle — Neutral 55%Flag — Bullish 55%
20d: Sup ascending 3,593.90 (-1.6%) Res descending 3,666.01 (+0.4%)
50d: Sup descending 3,522.02 (-3.6%) Res descending 3,666.02 (+0.4%)
S/R Levels
| R3 | 3,928.98 | +7.6% | ★★★☆☆ |
| R2 | 3,822.09 | +4.7% | ★★★★☆ |
| R1 | 3,711.84 | +1.6% | ★★★★★ |
|
3,651.91
52W 3,107.41–3,928.98
|
| S1 | 3,553.70 | -2.7% | ★★★★★ |
| S2 | 3,288.34 | -10.0% | ★★★★☆ |
| S3 | 3,093.00 | -15.3% | ★★★☆☆ |
Moving Averages
| SMA 20 | 3,648.08 | above +0.1% |
| SMA 50 | 3,691.05 | below -1.1% |
| SMA 200 | 3,646.57 | 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 3,651.91, down 0.15%, with the RSI-14 at 43 indicating neutral momentum. The price hovers near the SMA20 (3,648.08) and SMA200 (3,646.57), while the SMA50 (3,691.05) acts as overhead resistance. Immediate resistance levels are R1 3,711.84 and R2 3,822.09, with supports at S1 3,553.70 and S2 3,288.34. Multiple double top patterns suggest bearish pressure, with confidence levels ranging from 64% to 95%. Short-term trendlines show ascending support near 3,593.90 and descending resistance around 3,666.01, reinforcing a consolidation phase. The index remains range-bound between key moving averages, with downside risks if support levels fail. Market sentiment appears cautious amid weak technical structure.
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