Archive / US session

US Open Briefing — Thu, Aug 27

      Published August 27, 2026 · US session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bullish 75/100

Tone

Price pushed higher into the close of the prior session and is currently hovering near the top of the visible range on both ES and NQ. The advance shows a consistent series of higher lows, though price is testing local ceiling levels ahead of the cash open. The prevailing structure leans constructive as long as overnight lows hold.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES visible high resistance
      7705.00 (SPY ~$770.50)
    

      ES consolidation support
      7690.00 (SPY ~$769.00)
    

      NQ visible high resistance
      29375.00 (QQQ ~$716.46)
    

      NQ breakout base support
      29280.00 (QQQ ~$714.15)
    

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

The economic docket remains relatively quiet with mostly lower-tier international releases on deck. Broader macro headlines and Fed commentary remain the primary drivers of session volatility.

News backdrop: Somewhat-Bullish · 41 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

Published as it was generated, exactly as delivered to subscribers at the time — not edited or curated after the fact. Informational commentary only, not trade signals or personalized financial advice. New terms? See the glossary.

← Asia, August 26, 2026 Asia, August 27, 2026 →

Get briefings like this before the session opens

Telegram and email, ahead of the Asia, London, and US opens. 14 days free, no card.

Start free trial