Catalysts & Headlines (CT)

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Jobless claims can swing rate-cut expectations and high-beta tech
A surprise in labor data can quickly reprice yields and volatility, amplifying directional moves in NQ.
07:30
Fed communication risk keeps rate sensitivity elevated
Any hawkish tilt can support yields and pressure duration-heavy growth stocks, while dovish tone can spark short-covering.
10:00
Long bond auction can move yields and equity risk premia
Weak demand can push yields higher and weigh on NQ, while strong demand can ease financial conditions and support a rebound.
12:01

Economic Calendar (CT)

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07:30Unemployment ClaimsHigh

Key Levels — NQ

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LevelPriceType
R324980Resistance
R224860Resistance
R124780Resistance
POC24710POC
Pivot24695Pivot
S124610Support
S224560Support
S324420Support

Overnight Session

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NQ Globex
24696.25
-287.25
ES Globex
6712.50
-67.00
VIX
26.01
1.78
10Y Yield
4.245
0.037
DXY
99.60
0.36
Crude
94.64
7.39

Market Context

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Gamma Exposure — positive GEX pins price; negative GEX amplifies moves.
GEX34
Put/Call Ratio — above 1.0 = fear/hedging; below 0.7 = complacency/reversal risk.
Put-Call68
Front-month vs back-month VIX spread. Contango = calm. Backwardation = hedging demand.
VIX Term Structure29
Dark Pool Index — higher DIX (>45%) = institutional buying; lower = distribution.
DIX41
% of stocks above key MA. High = trend confirmed; divergence = rotation warning.
Breadth24

Session Playbook

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Bull Case
OrderBuy Stop
Entry24785-24815
Stop24695
TP124860
TP224980
Only take longs on reclaim of R1; signals failed breakdown and can trigger short-covering toward prior resistance clusters.
Bear Case
OrderSell Stop
Entry24555-24535
Stop24655
TP124420
TP224280
Break and hold below S2 favors continuation with VIX/yields firm; targets next support pockets as dip-buyers step aside.
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