Catalysts & Headlines (CT)

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Labor data supports a steady growth outlook
A firmer labor backdrop can keep rate-cut hopes contained and support megacap tech leadership.
07:30
Manufacturing data signals softer regional momentum
A weaker read can temper cyclicals and reinforce selective quality bids.
07:30
Fed speakers can sharpen rate expectations
Policy commentary may amplify intraday volatility in duration-sensitive growth names.
07:35
Presidential remarks may move risk sentiment
Headline risk can trigger abrupt index swings if rhetoric changes the market tone.
18:00

Economic Calendar (CT)

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07:30USPhilly Fed Manufacturing IndexMed
07:30USUnemployment ClaimsMed
07:35USFOMC Member Williams SpeaksMed
08:15USCapacity Utilization RateMed
08:15USIndustrial Production m/mMed
09:30USNatural Gas StorageMed
09:35USFOMC Member Miran SpeaksMed
18:00USPresident Trump SpeaksMed

Key Levels — NQ

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LevelPriceType
R326625Resistance
R226564Resistance
R126500Resistance
POC26445POC
Pivot26366Pivot
S126276Support
S226190Support
S326095Support

Overnight Session

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NQ Globex
26449.25
83.75
ES Globex
7063.25
2.75
VIX
18.75
0.58
10Y Yield
4.305
0.023
DXY
98.25
0.19
Crude
91.29
0.00

Market Context

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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-Call48
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 Structure43
Dark pool buying score (0–100). Higher = institutional accumulation (smart money buying). Lower = distribution (smart money selling). Green = accumulation. Red = distribution. Amber = mixed.
DIX55
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadth58

Session Playbook

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Bull Case
OrderBuy Stop
Entry26470-26495
Stop26395
TP126564
TP226625
Momentum stays positive above the prior close and a breakout can squeeze toward session highs.
Bear Case
OrderSell Stop
Entry26345-26360
Stop26420
TP126276
TP226190
Failure back below the pivot would suggest a fade into support as rates and VIX firm.
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