Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
Claims data remains the main labor market driver
A softer print would support rate-cut pricing and help stabilize growth stocks.
07:30
Market listens for policy tone from Fed speakers
Any hawkish tilt can pressure duration-sensitive tech and fade rebounds.
09:15
Energy shock is adding a cross-asset inflation bid
The jump in crude can lift yields and weigh on megacap multiples.
09:30
Additional Fed commentary keeps intraday volatility elevated
Even low-impact remarks can move index futures when positioning is fragile.
11:45
Economic Calendar (CT)
07:30USUnemployment ClaimsHigh
09:15USFOMC Member Logan SpeaksMed
09:30USNatural Gas StorageMed
11:45USFOMC Member Bowman SpeaksMed
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 24350 | Resistance |
| R2 | 24270 | Resistance |
| R1 | 24190 | Resistance |
| POC | 24130 | POC |
| Pivot | 24100 | Pivot |
| S1 | 24040 | Support |
| S2 | 23920 | Support |
| S3 | 23670 | Support |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
24128.75
-66.00
ES Globex
6601.75
-16.00
VIX
25.74
1.20
10Y Yield
4.313
-0.006
DXY
99.98
0.33
Crude
110.72
10.60
Market Context
Gamma exposure estimate (0–100). Higher = more positive gamma, dealers hedge by selling highs/buying lows (price pinning). Lower = negative gamma, dealer hedging amplifies moves. Green = stabilizing. Red = volatile. Amber = neutral.
GEX62
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call58
VIX futures curve shape (0–100). Higher = steeper contango, calmer outlook. Lower = flatter or backwardated, stress rising. Green = calm. Red = elevated hedging demand. Amber = neutral.
VIX Term Structure45
Dark pool buying score (0–100). Higher = institutional accumulation (smart money buying). Lower = distribution (smart money selling). Green = accumulation. Red = distribution. Amber = mixed.
DIX49
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadth37
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Stop |
| Entry | 24195-24215 |
| Stop | 24045 |
| TP1 | 24270 |
| TP2 | 24350 |
Reclaim of first resistance with room above delayed data lag.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Stop |
| Entry | 24035-24055 |
| Stop | 24145 |
| TP1 | 23920 |
| TP2 | 23670 |
Break of pivot confirms sellers can press toward session lows.
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