Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
Producer inflation keeps rate sensitivity elevated
A hotter inflation impulse can keep 10Y pressure firm and make high-beta tech more sensitive to failed breakouts.
07:30
Fed leadership headlines can shape late-session risk appetite
A clean outcome can steady rate-path expectations, while surprises may lift volatility into the afternoon.
13:30
Economic Calendar (CT)
07:30USCore PPI m/mHigh
07:30USPPI m/mHigh
13:30USFed Chair Nomination VoteHigh
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 29880 | Resistance |
| R2 | 29720 | Resistance |
| R1 | 29580 | Resistance |
| POC | 29490 | POC |
| Pivot | 29450 | Pivot |
| S1 | 29330 | Support |
| S2 | 29180 | Support |
| S3 | 29056 | Support |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
29489.00
4237.50
ES Globex
7472.25
45.75
VIX
17.97
-0.02
10Y Yield
4.481
0.018
DXY
98.50
0.21
Crude
101.83
-0.35
Market Context
NDX implied volatility score (0–100). Computed from VXN level: VXN<=15 -> ~100 (calm); VXN>=30 -> ~0 (stress). Green = calm/risk-on, supports bullish bias. Red = stressed, bearish for tech. Amber = mid.
VXN38
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call52
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
NDX leadership momentum score (0–100). Derived from semis (SMH) day change + NQ momentum. Green = semis confirming risk-on (mag-7 bid). Red = semis weakening (warning for NDX). Amber = mixed.
Tech Momentum61
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadth44
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Stop |
| Entry | 29568-29592 |
| Stop | 29450 |
| TP1 | 29720 |
| TP2 | 29880 |
A clean R1 reclaim keeps momentum intact; target continuation into upper resistance while risk stays defined below the pivot shelf.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Limit |
| Entry | 29568-29592 |
| Stop | 29720 |
| TP1 | 29330 |
| TP2 | 29180 |
Fade R1 only if buyers stall there; weak semiconductor confirmation makes a rejection toward lower support a clean tactical short.
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