Catalysts & Headlines (CT)

Fed speakers may reinforce rate-cut expectations
A softer policy tone would support high-duration tech and help sustain upside momentum.
13:00
Policy headlines can move index volatility quickly
Unexpected comments could trigger sharp rotational swings across megacap and growth leadership.
13:00
Intraday trend remains supported by lower volatility
Easing volatility keeps dip buyers engaged and reduces pressure on momentum positions.
12:17

Economic Calendar (CT)

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10:30USFOMC Member Daly SpeaksMed
11:15USFOMC Member Barkin SpeaksMed
13:00USFOMC Member Waller SpeaksMed
13:00USPresident Trump SpeaksMed

Key Levels — NQ

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LevelPriceType
R327150Resistance
R227025Resistance
R126940Resistance
POC26870POC
Pivot26660Pivot
S126580Support
S226480Support
S326340Support

Overnight Session

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NQ Globex
26873.25
386.00
ES Globex
7182.25
105.25
VIX
17.40
-0.54
10Y Yield
4.238
-0.071
DXY
97.97
-0.25
Crude
81.70
-12.99

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-Call41
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 Structure58
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.
Breadth67

Session Playbook

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Bull Case
OrderBuy Stop
Entry26945-26970
Stop26820
TP127025
TP227150
Buy continuation only above the current consolidation with room for delayed data and speaker volatility.
Bear Case
OrderSell Stop
Entry26575-26545
Stop26695
TP126480
TP226340
Fade a failed RTH breakout if price loses the intraday pivot and momentum rolls over.
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