Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
NQ reacts to a busy core PCE and GDP data set with tight rangeholding
Markets evaluate a strong GDP backdrop against a cooling price backdrop, keeping risk in check as futures hover near multi-day highs.
12:30
Economic Calendar (CT)
07:30USCore PCE Price Index m/mHigh
07:30USPrelim GDP q/qHigh
07:30USPrelim GDP Price Index q/qMed
07:30USUnemployment ClaimsMed
07:30USCore Durable Goods Orders m/mHigh
07:30USDurable Goods Orders m/mMed
07:30USPersonal Income m/mMed
07:30USPersonal Spending m/mMed
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pivot | 30300 | Pivot |
| R1 | 30335 | Resistance |
| R2 | 30400 | Resistance |
| S1 | 30270 | Support |
| S2 | 30240 | Support |
| S3 | 30190 | Support |
| POC | 30320 | POC |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
30327.50
3393.50
ES Globex
7579.75
39.75
VIX
15.81
-0.48
10Y Yield
4.449
-0.032
DXY
98.98
-0.23
Crude
88.90
0.22
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.
VXN23.0
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call0.68
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 Structure15.8
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 Momentum58
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadth52
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Stop |
| Entry | 30310-30325 |
| Stop | 30250 |
| TP1 | 30360 |
| TP2 | 30410 |
Range breakout near Pivot with buffer above S1 and targeting R1/R2.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Limit |
| Entry | 30360-30375 |
| Stop | 30410 |
| TP1 | 30320 |
| TP2 | 30270 |
Fade rally into near R1 with downside legs toward S1/S2.
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