Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
Fed commentary can shift rate-cut expectations and move index futures.
Any hawkish tone could pressure high-beta tech while a balanced message may keep dip-buyers active.
07:45
Construction data offers a read on domestic growth momentum.
A downside surprise would reinforce slowdown concerns, while a firmer print could support cyclical risk sentiment.
09:00
Economic Calendar (CT)
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 24763 | Resistance |
| R2 | 24625 | Resistance |
| R1 | 24450 | Resistance |
| POC | 24350 | POC |
| Pivot | 24296 | Pivot |
| S1 | 24102 | Support |
| S2 | 23950 | Support |
| S3 | 23773 | Support |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
24351.50
250.00
ES Globex
6626.75
67.75
VIX
25.88
0.00
10Y Yield
4.362
0.000
DXY
99.28
-0.37
Crude
89.71
-8.52
Market Context
Gamma Exposure — positive GEX pins price; negative GEX amplifies moves.
GEX62
Put/Call Ratio — above 1.0 = fear/hedging; below 0.7 = complacency/reversal risk.
Put-Call58
Front-month vs back-month VIX spread. Contango = calm. Backwardation = hedging demand.
VIX Term Structure41
Dark Pool Index — higher DIX (>45%) = institutional buying; lower = distribution.
DIX55
% of stocks above key MA. High = trend confirmed; divergence = rotation warning.
Breadth67
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Limit |
| Entry | 24300-24340 |
| Stop | 24190 |
| TP1 | 24450 |
| TP2 | 24625 |
Hold above pivot and POC favors continuation toward resistance if pullbacks stay shallow.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Limit |
| Entry | 24600-24640 |
| Stop | 24790 |
| TP1 | 24450 |
| TP2 | 24300 |
Rally into upper resistance with elevated VIX may reject and rotate back toward value.
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