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)

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07:30Unemployment ClaimsHigh
07:30Philly Fed Manufacturing IndexMed
09:00New Home SalesMed

Key Levels — NQ

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LevelPriceType
R324725Resistance
R224620Resistance
R124520Resistance
POC24420POC
Pivot24489Pivot
S124327Support
S224230Support
S324120Support

Overnight Session

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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

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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

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Bull Case
OrderBuy Stop
Entry24520-24540
Stop24430
TP124620
TP224725
Momentum long only on reclaim of nearby resistance with room toward session highs.
Bear Case
OrderSell Limit
Entry24510-24530
Stop24605
TP124420
TP224327
Fade resistance while volatility stays elevated and price remains below upper range supply.
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