Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
ISM Manufacturing PMI beats expectations, reinforcing risk appetite.
The surprise strength in the ISM PMI underscores ongoing momentum in the manufacturing sector and may sustain a bid into near-term sessions.
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Economic Calendar (CT)
08:45USFinal Manufacturing PMIMed
09:00USISM Manufacturing PMIHigh
09:00USISM Manufacturing PricesMed
09:00USConstruction Spending m/mMed
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pivot | 30550 | Pivot |
| R1 | 30600 | Resistance |
| R2 | 30650 | Resistance |
| S1 | 30500 | Support |
| S2 | 30450 | Support |
| S3 | 30400 | Support |
| POC | 30525 | POC |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
30557.50
3117.00
ES Globex
7604.00
8.25
VIX
15.94
0.62
10Y Yield
4.483
0.030
DXY
99.20
0.29
Crude
93.02
5.66
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.
VXN23.65
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call1.12
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 Structure8.2
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 Momentumnegative
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadthmixed
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Stop |
| Entry | 30550-30565 |
| Stop | 30500 |
| TP1 | 30625 |
| TP2 | 30675 |
Pivot vicinity offers light risk with room for TP2 if momentum persists.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Stop |
| Entry | 30525-30540 |
| Stop | 30575 |
| TP1 | 30490 |
| TP2 | 30440 |
S1 vicinity for fade of intraday rally; structure supports downside targets.
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