Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
Labor market data can reset rate-cut expectations
A downside surprise would support growth-sensitive futures while stronger claims data could reinforce higher-for-longer pressure.
07:30
Regional manufacturing tone may shape cyclical risk appetite
A softer factory read would add to growth concerns while resilience could help stabilize tech sentiment.
07:30
Housing demand data may influence growth expectations
A miss would reinforce slowdown concerns, while a beat could modestly support risk assets if yields stay contained.
09:00
Economic Calendar (CT)
07:30Unemployment ClaimsHigh
07:30Philly Fed Manufacturing IndexMed
09:00New Home SalesMed
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 24725 | Resistance |
| R2 | 24620 | Resistance |
| R1 | 24520 | Resistance |
| POC | 24420 | POC |
| Pivot | 24489 | Pivot |
| S1 | 24327 | Support |
| S2 | 24230 | Support |
| S3 | 24120 | Support |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
24416.50
0.00
ES Globex
6627.00
0.00
VIX
25.26
0.00
10Y Yield
4.279
0.000
DXY
99.54
0.00
Crude
96.94
0.00
Market Context
Gamma Exposure — positive GEX pins price; negative GEX amplifies moves.
GEX38
Put/Call Ratio — above 1.0 = fear/hedging; below 0.7 = complacency/reversal risk.
Put-Call61
Front-month vs back-month VIX spread. Contango = calm. Backwardation = hedging demand.
VIX Term Structure42
Dark Pool Index — higher DIX (>45%) = institutional buying; lower = distribution.
DIX48
% of stocks above key MA. High = trend confirmed; divergence = rotation warning.
Breadth44
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Stop |
| Entry | 24520-24540 |
| Stop | 24430 |
| TP1 | 24620 |
| TP2 | 24725 |
Momentum long only on reclaim of nearby resistance with room toward session highs.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Limit |
| Entry | 24510-24530 |
| Stop | 24605 |
| TP1 | 24420 |
| TP2 | 24327 |
Fade resistance while volatility stays elevated and price remains below upper range supply.
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