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Asia Open Briefing — Sun, Aug 23

      Published August 22, 2026 · Asia session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bearish 42/100

Tone

Price action into the Asia open is drifting lower across both index futures following a rejection at local resistance. ES is retreating back toward the 7,680 area after failing to sustain above 7,710, while NQ shows similar softening after rejecting the 29,540 zone.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES local resistance
      7,710.00 (SPY ~$771.00)
    

      ES swing support
      7,660.00 (SPY ~$766.00)
    

      NQ swing resistance
      29,540.00 (QQQ ~$720.50)
    

      NQ swing support
      29,200.00 (QQQ ~$712.20)
    

Positioning views

SPY premarket levels QQQ premarket levels ES overnight levels NQ overnight levels

Market Structure Academy

Market Profile POC VAH VAL Overnight inventory Failed auction Overnight high/low Previous close

On the calendar

There are no major economic data releases scheduled during the Asia session. Broad macro headlines, including trade policy developments between the U.S. and Canada, remain the primary external backdrop.

News backdrop: Somewhat-Bullish · 43 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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