Microsoft offered voluntary departure packages to about 60,000 employees, roughly 27% of its workforce, its second such move this year amid heavy AI spending.
Microsoft (MSFT) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance & Pivot Today (Oct 28, 2026)
Technical score
Short-termdays to 2 weeks
Bullishmoderate
Medium-termweeks to months
Bullishstrong
Long-termmonths and beyond
Bullishstrong
What drives the technical score
Short-termdays to 2 weeks：Bullish
- Intraday view is bullish
- Price above the 20-day average
- Daily RSI 56, positive momentum
- Daily MACD below its signal line
- 5-day change -0.0%, little net move
Medium-termweeks to months：Bullish
- Daily view is bullish
- Price above the 50-day average
- 20-day average above the 50-day
- 20-day up 4.4%
- Daily MACD above zero
Long-termmonths and beyond：Bullish
- Price above the 40-week average
- 10-week average above the 40-week
- 6-month up 28.2%
- Weekly MACD above its signal line
- Weekly RSI 65, positive momentum
The technical score combines several pieces of technical evidence, including moving-average position, momentum, recent performance, our level views and active chart patterns; more filled segments mean the evidence agrees more strongly. Support and resistance are the nearest levels from the intraday and short-term views. For reference only; not investment advice.
Microsoft (MSFT) 30 MINActive since Oct 26, 2026 23:45 UTC+8
Microsoft (MSFT): Target level as a potential turning point
Target level↑ 536.31
Pivot level523.06
Support518.01
Our preference
Above 523.06, look for a move towards 536.31.
Alternative scenario
Below 523.06, expect 518.01 and 515.01.
Comment
Price is approaching our first target at 536.31, which may trigger a pullback; a clear break above it would open the way to 539.33. RSI is at 52 and MACD is below its signal line.
Full level ladder
| Resistance 3 | 542.36 |
| Resistance 2 | 539.33 |
| Resistance 1 | 536.31 |
| Price | 531.09 |
| Pivot | 523.06 |
| Support 2 | 518.01 |
| Support 3 | 515.01 |
Microsoft (MSFT) DAILYActive since 2026-10-19
Microsoft (MSFT): Bullish above the pivot
Target level↑ 567.78
Pivot level508.78
Support489.02
Our preference
Above 508.78, look for a move towards 567.78.
Alternative scenario
Below 508.78, expect 489.02 and 477.25.
Comment
As long as price holds above the pivot, the upside structure remains intact. RSI is at 56 and MACD is below its signal line.
Full level ladder
| Resistance 3 | 592.16 |
| Resistance 2 | 579.97 |
| Resistance 1 | 567.78 |
| Price | 531.09 |
| Pivot | 508.78 |
| Support 2 | 489.02 |
| Support 3 | 477.25 |
AI market story
Updated 2026-10-28 03:48 UTC+8Microsoft leans bullish across timeframes but momentum cools
Microsoft trades at 532.34, up 1.55% in a day and 4.58% over 20 days, though down 0.13% over five days. It sits above the 20-day average of 528.96 and 50-day of 510.08, with daily RSI at 57 versus 59 five days ago and MACD still below its signal line.
What you should know
Price journey: up or down lately?
It is up recently. The stock gained 1.55% in a day and 4.58% over 20 days, though it slipped 0.13% over five days, so the near-term tone is choppy but firm.
Trend: which way is the bigger picture pointing?
The bigger direction is upward. At 532.34 it holds above the 20-day average of 528.96 and the 50-day of 510.08, keeping short, medium and long-term technicals bullish.
Momentum: gaining or losing strength?
Momentum is fading a little. Daily RSI eased from 59 five days ago to 57, and MACD remains below its signal line with a flat histogram, so upside force looks moderate.
Key levels: which prices matter next?
Watch the intraday pivot at 523.06 with targets at 536.31 and 539.33, and the daily pivot at 508.78 as the bullish line. Upside caps sit at the Bollinger upper band of 545.41 and the 20-day high of 550.93, with support near 518.01 and the lower band of 512.51.
Microsoft earnings and FOMC decision land in the same week
The FOMC rate decision arrives 10-29 02:00, with the lower bound expected at 3.75 and upper at 4, both unchanged. Microsoft's Q3 call follows at 10-29 05:00, then core PCE month-over-month is seen at 0.3 versus 0.2 prior, alongside Q3 GDP annualized at 3 versus 2.2.
What you should know
What is coming up on the calendar?
The key item is the FOMC rate decision on 10-29 02:00, with the lower bound expected at 3.75 and upper at 4, both matching prior values. Microsoft's Q3 earnings call follows at 10-29 05:00 and directly drives the stock.
This content was generated with the assistance of AI from the Borearis Research Team's market data and analysis. For reference only; not investment advice. How we produce this content
Volatility stop
Daily uptrendsince 2026-07-10
Long trailing stop517.73
Distance from price2.58%
Microsoft (MSFT) is above its daily long trailing stop. Long positions can reference 517.73 (2.58% away); it only moves up. A daily close below 517.73 signals the trend is weakening.
Calculated from the 22-day high (low) minus (plus) 3 times the average true range on the daily chart, and it only moves in the trend's favour. A common trailing-stop method, for reference only; not investment advice.
Thick line = trailing stop (green uptrend, red downtrend); vertical line = latest trend change; last 90 daily bars
Technical picture
- Price is above the 20- and 50-day moving averages, a constructive medium-term structure.
- Daily RSI is 56, positive momentum.
- Daily MACD is below its signal line; daily momentum is down.
- Price is inside the daily Bollinger Bands (514.86 to 544.66).
Related economic events this week
| 10-27 22:00 | United States Oct Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index | -2 |
| 10-27 22:00 | United States Oct Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index | 91.7 |
| 10-29 02:00 | United States FOMC Rate Decision (Lower Bound) High | 3.75 |
| 10-29 02:00 | United States FOMC Rate Decision (Upper Bound) High | 4 |
| 10-29 04:30 | United States Alphabet Q3 Earnings Call High | — |
| 10-29 05:00 | United States Microsoft Q3 Earnings Call High | — |
| 10-29 20:30 | United States Sep Core PCE Price Index MoM High | 0.3 |
| 10-29 20:30 | United States 3Q Real GDP Annualized QoQ Prelim High | 3 |
Times in UTC+8. Grey = forecast. Full economic calendar →
News and sentiment for Microsoft (MSFT)
SentimentPositive 64
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7-day sentiment
Microsoft offered voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 employees to cut costs and fund AI investments.
Microsoft launched a voluntary exit plan for some US, Canada, India and UK staff, about 60,000 eligible, to balance AI costs.
Microsoft rolled out voluntary exit offers covering about 60,000 staff while continuing heavy AI infrastructure spending.
Microsoft offered voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 staff in four countries to save labor costs and streamline.
Microsoft issued a second round of voluntary exit invitations to about 60,000 staff, with payouts not clearly above layoffs.
Trade signals for Microsoft (MSFT)
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| Signal time | Bias | Entry | Status | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 00:00 | Bearish | 530.87 | Open | — |
Chart patterns in play for Microsoft (MSFT)
No active 15-minute to 4-hour patterns for Microsoft (MSFT) right now.
FAQ
Where are Microsoft (MSFT) support and resistance levels today?
Intraday resistance: 536.31, 539.33, 542.36. Support: 523.06, 518.01, 515.01. Pivot: 523.06 (updated Oct 28, 2026 15:09 UTC+8).
Is Microsoft (MSFT) bullish or bearish now?
Intraday: bullish. Short-term (daily): bullish. Bullish above 523.06, targeting 536.31 and then 539.33.
How has Microsoft (MSFT) been trading lately?
Microsoft leans bullish across timeframes but momentum cools. Microsoft trades at 532.34, up 1.55% in a day and 4.58% over 20 days, though down 0.13% over five days. It sits above the 20-day average of 528.96 and 50-day of 510.08, with daily RSI at 57 versus 59 five days ago and MACD still below its signal line.
How do I read the Microsoft (MSFT) technical score?
Currently short-term bullish, medium-term bullish, long-term bullish. The technical score combines several pieces of technical evidence, such as moving-average position, momentum, recent performance, our level views and active chart patterns, into short-, intermediate- and long-term readings. More filled segments mean the evidence points the same way; neutral means bullish and bearish evidence are balanced.
Where should a stop loss go on Microsoft (MSFT)?
Microsoft (MSFT) is above its daily long trailing stop. Long positions can reference 517.73 (2.58% away); it only moves up. A daily close below 517.73 signals the trend is weakening.
Which economic events matter for Microsoft (MSFT) next?
Microsoft earnings and FOMC decision land in the same week. The FOMC rate decision arrives 10-29 02:00, with the lower bound expected at 3.75 and upper at 4, both unchanged. Microsoft's Q3 call follows at 10-29 05:00, then core PCE month-over-month is seen at 0.3 versus 0.2 prior, alongside Q3 GDP annualized at 3 versus 2.2.
What is the pivot?
The pivot is the line in the sand for the view. In a bullish view it sits below price; a close below it invalidates the view and a new set of levels is drawn. The reverse applies to a bearish view.
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