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US Open Briefing — Tue, Aug 25

      Published August 26, 2026 · US session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bearish 33/100

Tone

Futures are consolidating near their recent lows after a multi-week descent from early August highs. Both ES and NQ show muted overnight activity, holding slightly above recent swing support while failing to generate upward momentum.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES resistance
      7710 (SPY ~$771.00)
    

      ES support
      7660 (SPY ~$766.00)
    

      NQ resistance
      29500 (QQQ ~$719.50)
    

      NQ support
      29100 (QQQ ~$709.75)
    

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

Markets face light domestic scheduled catalysts during the session, with attention turned toward overnight inflation data from Australia and the upcoming US Core PCE release tomorrow morning.

News backdrop: Somewhat-Bullish · 14 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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