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Nested 60 / 80 / 95 calibrated expected-range · centered on current price (gold tick)
Containment = how often the band held (backtest) — magnitude only, not a directional record.
7 of 7 models in band
± 3.08% expected move
backtest — refresh paused (#568)
Actionable · size by band. The validated edge is magnitude, not direction.
Timeframes diverge — no single coherent trend.
Context, not a trade signal · forward test pending.
Descriptive — does not size the band.
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Suitability · premium context. Whether options are rich or cheap to own here — sizing input, not a price call.
MSFT's calibrated band puts the expected move at ±2.0% over 7 days, widening to ±4.7% over 28. Options screen rich at 7D and 14D while 28D screens fair (VRP ≈ 1.81×).
Premium grade: 2026-10-24 05:06 UTC
Sigmacast expected range · containment-audited.
As of October 24, 2026, MSFT is trading at 524.53. Our multi-model Sigmanomics forecast for this stock 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.
Forecasts generated by Sigmanomics engine. Not financial advice.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is a publicly traded stock covered by the Sigmanomics analytics platform. The MSFT stock closed at 524.53 on October 23, 2026, reflecting a gain of 0.56% from the previous close of 521.58. MSFT is listed on the BVL in Peru.
Over the past 30 days, the stock has experienced a modest uptrend with a rally of 3.80%, ranging between 487.23 and 551.15. The price currently trades below its 20-day moving average of 526.82. The 14-day RSI stands at 52.6, in neutral territory, indicating balanced momentum. Among macroeconomic indicators in our coverage, Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air (US) shows the strongest historical relationship with this instrument, negatively correlated (r = -0.85).
Over the same 30-day window, daily-return volatility was 1.36%, reflecting typical price variability for this stock. Across the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between 349.20 and 553.72, with the current price near the high end of that range.
Daily-return volatility of 1.36% is subdued for this stock, leaving recent ranges compressed — watch for a decisive break of the band as the more telling development. MSFT is currently trading 0.44% below its 20-day moving average and sitting in the upper portion of its 52-week range. Its 14-day RSI reads 52.6, currently in neutral territory. For cross-confirmation, the Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air (US) indicator carries the strongest historical correlation with MSFT (r = -0.85) and is worth watching for context.
Macro correlations · context (not confirmation)
8 correlated indicators
Observed historical correlations, not forward signals.
Positively correlated: Total Vehicle Sales (US) (r=+0.83), Crude Oil Production (Monthly) (US) (r=+0.73), BoE Consumer Credit (US) (r=+0.72), Imports (US) (r=+0.67)
Inversely correlated: Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air (US) (r=-0.85), 5-Year Note Auction (US) (r=-0.83), Richmond Fed Services Revenues Index (US) (r=-0.81), Producer Price Index MoM (US) (r=-0.71)
Auto-generated from Sigmanomics market data. Last update Oct 2026.
Sigmacast forecasts span six horizons — 30-minute, 1-hour, 2-hour, 4-hour, 12-hour, and daily — refreshed continuously as new bars arrive.