Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
NQ holds around structural pivot as risk sentiment remains mixed ahead of data cycle.
Market liquidity and breadth show a cautious tone with the index fluctuating near key levels, implying tempered intraday volatility.
12:30
Economic Calendar (CT)
07:30USAverage Hourly Earnings m/mHigh
07:30USNon-Farm Employment ChangeHigh
07:30USUnemployment RateHigh
14:00USConsumer Credit m/mMed
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pivot | 29450 | Pivot |
| R1 | 29600 | Resistance |
| R2 | 29850 | Resistance |
| S1 | 29350 | Support |
| S2 | 29200 | Support |
| S3 | 29100 | Support |
| POC | 29420 | POC |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
29416.25
1580.50
ES Globex
7458.25
-142.75
VIX
18.63
3.23
10Y Yield
4.526
0.049
DXY
100.02
0.61
Crude
90.05
-2.99
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.
VXN27.37
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call1.10
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 Structure21.0
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 Momentum68
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadth+150
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Limit |
| Entry | 29420-29450 |
| Stop | 29300 |
| TP1 | 29660 |
| TP2 | 29860 |
Entry near Pivot with stop below S1; TP1 at R1 and TP2 at R2 to capture upside while preserving risk.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Stop |
| Entry | 29320-29360 |
| Stop | 29550 |
| TP1 | 29200 |
| TP2 | 29100 |
Fade rally from S1 with targets at S2/S3 while managing risk above pivot.
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