Week Ahead: US, HK markets Remained Range Bound as STI Breaks Above Trading Range

 


Week Ahead: 27 Oct 2025

Short Term: 
S&P 500 (SPX): The S&P 500 remains in consolidation within 6,633 to 6,925. Near-term price action is likely to stay range-bound, with potential for the index to retest the upper end of the band. 

A decisive move outside 6,633 or 6,925 would require meaningful macro catalyst accompanied by strong technical confirmation. Traders could selectively on open long trades near 6,63 zone, keeping stops tight.

Directional Probability (Beta, AI Assisted):
Bullish (above 6,633): 30%
Rangebound (6,925-6,633): 55%
Bearish (below 6,925): 15%

Hang Seng Index (HSI): Similar to US markets, HIS remains in consolidation within a range. Near-term price action is likely to stay range-bound. A decisive move outside 27,383 or 25,150 would require meaningful macro catalyst and strong technical confirmation. Traders may selectively open long trades near 25,150 zone.

Directional Probability (Beta, AI Assisted):
Bullish (above 27,383): 25%
Rangebound (25,150–25,690): 65%
Bearish (below 25,150): 15%

Straits Times Index (STI): The STI is consolidating below resistance, monitoring significant demand and supply signs. A breakout above 4,474 would signal renewed upside, while failure to hold 4,390 could trigger short-term profit taking. 

Traders could consider long positions near 4,420 zone with stop below 4,390 level. 

Directional Probability (Beta, AI Assisted):
Bullish (towards 4,560): 55%
Rangebound (4,478-4,560): 35%
Bearish (towards 4,372): 10%

Long Term:
S&P 500 (SPX) Upward Trend
Hang Seng Index (HSI) Upward Trend
Straits Times Index (STI) Uptrend Trend

Headlines Next Week:
Asia Corp Earnings: Tencent, Alibaba, Softbank
US Corp Earnings:  Cisco, Disney, and Applied Materials
SG Corp Earnings: Singtel, SIA, SATS, Seatrium, Frasers Property

US: Fed speakers
China: Oct CPI/PPI, home prices, Ind Pro, retail sales, jobless rate; Singles’ Day

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