Catalysts & Headlines (CT)
NQ edges higher amid soft risk backdrop; breadth support remains key
Market tone remains rangebound with potential slide if breadth deteriorates, though price action holds above recent pivots.
12:30
Economic Calendar (CT)
09:00USPrelim UoM Consumer SentimentMed
09:00USPrelim UoM Inflation ExpectationsMed
Key Levels — NQ
| Level | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pivot | 29750 | Pivot |
| R1 | 29850 | Resistance |
| R2 | 29960 | Resistance |
| S1 | 29640 | Support |
| S2 | 29530 | Support |
| S3 | 29420 | Support |
Overnight Session
NQ Globex
29723.25
390.75
ES Globex
7441.50
45.50
VIX
18.57
-0.87
10Y Yield
4.483
0.020
DXY
99.72
-0.14
Crude
84.62
-3.09
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.
VXN29.14
Options put/call balance (0–100). Higher = more puts, more hedging/fear. Lower = complacency. Green = low hedging. Red = heavy protection. Amber = balanced.
Put-Call0.78
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 Structure15.3
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 Momentum50
Market breadth (0–100). Higher = broad participation, healthy rally. Lower = narrow leadership, rotation risk. Green = strong breadth. Red = weak breadth. Amber = mixed.
Breadth50
Session Playbook
Bull Case
| Order | Buy Stop |
| Entry | 29720-29740 |
| Stop | 29640 |
| TP1 | 29850 |
| TP2 | 29960 |
Pivot-leaning breakout with favorable risk/reward in chop regime.
Bear Case
| Order | Sell Stop |
| Entry | 29680-29700 |
| Stop | 29850 |
| TP1 | 29640 |
| TP2 | 29530 |
Fade rally into S1 with expected volatility compression.
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