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Sigmacast expected range · 7–28-day calibrated zone
Forecast batch: 9/10/26
^IXIC's band carries a graded record, but its options premium is not being graded right now. Sigmacast's calibrated band is sized from realized volatility and graded against every terminal close, with its containment rate audited at each horizon over the trailing 30 days. Horizon grades return when the premium ladder is gradeable again — current status is below.
Nested 60 / 80 / 95 calibrated expected-range · centered on current price (gold tick)
Macro correlations · context (not confirmation)
8 correlated indicators
Observed historical correlations, not forward signals.
Positively correlated: Gross Domestic Product MoM (r=+0.99), Interest Rate Decision (r=+0.94), GDP Growth Rate QoQ (r=+0.92), BoE MPC Vote Cut (r=+0.91)
Inversely correlated: Trade Balance (r=-0.94), Inflation Rate YoY (r=-0.92), Inflation Expectations (r=-0.91), CPI MoM (r=-0.91)
As of September 10, 2026, ^IXIC is trading at 26102.23. Our multi-model Sigmanomics forecast for this index generates expected price ranges (magnitude, not direction) across 7-day, 14-day, and 28-day horizons, each with a recent-path character readout. Based on ensemble models including SIGMACAST, Σ-Adaptive, and Σ-Trend with model-agreement confidence bands. Updated daily.
Containment = how often the band held (backtest) — magnitude only, not a directional record.
Forecasts generated by Sigmanomics engine. Not financial advice.
The NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) is a market index covered by the Sigmanomics analytics platform. The ^IXIC index closed at 26,026.10 on September 10, 2026, reflecting a decline of 0.84% from the previous close of 26,245.75.
Over the past 30 days, the index has experienced a modest uptrend with a rally of 3.59%, ranging between 24,817.06 and 26,875.08. The price currently trades below its 20-day moving average of 26,333.21. The 14-day RSI stands at 46.0, in neutral territory, indicating balanced momentum.
Over the same 30-day window, daily-return volatility was 0.96%, reflecting subdued price variability for this index. Across the past 52 weeks, the index has traded between 20,690.25 and 27,189.68, with the current price near the high end of that range.
Daily-return volatility of 0.96% runs elevated for this index, so price ranges are likely to stay wide — watch how price behaves around its recent range rather than treating any single level as fixed. ^IXIC is currently trading 1.17% below its 20-day moving average and sitting in the upper portion of its 52-week range. Its 14-day RSI reads 46.0, currently in neutral territory.
Auto-generated from Sigmanomics market data. Last update Sep 2026.
Sigmacast forecasts span six horizons — 30-minute, 1-hour, 2-hour, 4-hour, 12-hour, and daily — refreshed continuously as new bars arrive.