Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
NQ shows tentative consolidation near the pivot as leadership remains mixed.
Market activity lacks a clear directional bias, keeping intraday bets centered around structural levels.
12:01
Economic Calendar (CT)
07:30USCore PPI m/mHigh
07:30USPPI m/mHigh
07:30USUnemployment ClaimsMed
09:30USNatural Gas StorageHigh
12:01US30-y Bond AuctionHigh
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pivot | 28750 | Pivot |
| R1 | 28790 | Resistance |
| R2 | 28840 | Resistance |
| S1 | 28710 | Support |
| S2 | 28660 | Support |
| S3 | 28610 | Support |
| POC | 28720 | POC |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
28751.50
69.25
ES Globex
7281.25
2.75
VIX
21.40
-0.82
10Y Yield
4.530
-0.012
DXY
100.29
0.34
Crude
90.66
0.63
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.
VXN32.38
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call1.20
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
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 Momentum56
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadth48
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Stop |
| Entry | 28745-28755 |
| Stop | 28690 |
| TP1 | 28785 |
| TP2 | 28820 |
Entry near Pivot with protection below S1; TP targets at R1 and beyond for R:R balance.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Stop |
| Entry | 28715-28725 |
| Stop | 28785 |
| TP1 | 28690 |
| TP2 | 28640 |
Fade potential breakout around Pivot; stops above R1 to guard against extended rallies.
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