Will Morgan Stanley stock avoid deeper losses as sellers control the short-term trend?

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Morgan Stanley drops 6.78% to $180.81

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Shares of Morgan Stanley rose 3.7% on November 4 as the resolution of U.S. midterm elections reduced political uncertainty and stimulated demand.
Recent trading has seen Morgan Stanley stock under selling pressure, reversing the temporary post-election demand increase.
The stock trades below key moving averages with mixed momentum signals, a projected range of $175.48 to $186.14, and higher probability of a downside move.

Temporary demand spike after political clarity gives way to renewed selling

Morgan Stanley shares rose by 3.70% on November 4 as the conclusion of the U.S. midterm elections removed a key element of political uncertainty, which can encourage investor participation in equities, according to TradingKey. This event likely stimulated temporary demand for the stock as risk appetite increased. However, more recent price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Conflicting momentum signals as price remains below key resistance

On the hourly chart, MS is trading below the MA-20 and MA-50, with the daily chart also showing price action below the MA-200. The Ichimoku Kijun line at $189.5 is acting as immediate resistance. Momentum indicators reflect a divergence: MACD shows a Buy signal while ADX indicates a Sell. RSI and CCI are both in neutral zones, and Stoch RSI is oversold, suggesting possible upside but lacking confirmation from other oscillators. Bull/Bear Power is positive, showing intraday buyer dominance, yet this has not translated into sustained price strength.

Limited rebound odds as broad decline confines trading range

Over the next several days, MS is forecast to trade within a range between $175.48 and $186.14—a typical volatility band. The probability of an upside move is low at 23%, which favors continuation of the recent decline. Price may remain rangebound within the highlighted corridor; a move above $189.5 would signal recovery potential if momentum shifts, while a drop below $175.48 would likely accelerate the selloff.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, Traders Union expert, notes that Morgan Stanley’s stock has come under renewed selling pressure after a short-lived post-election bounce. He believes the recent drop below major moving averages signals persistent caution among investors despite supportive macro events. Karapetjanc sees limited upside in the near term, but emphasizes that market sentiment can shift quickly if political clarity persists. "I remain optimistic on the stock’s long-term prospects, but would wait for a decisive move above $189.5 before turning bullish in the short run."

Earlier, analysts noted that Morgan Stanley's adoption of tokenization initiatives contributed to recovery momentum in its stock, while cautioning that overbought technicals could signal near-term correction risk. The latest price action now signals intensified selling pressure, with the prevailing scenario favoring continued rangebound trading and heightened attention on $175.48 as a critical downside level.

Source of Data: MS Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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