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Asia Open Briefing — Sun, Aug 9

      Published August 8, 2026 · Asia session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

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Markets are seeing early session volatility at the Asia open, with initial spikes being retraced in extremely early trading. Both ES and NQ show wide initial ranges on minimal candle counts, leaving price balanced near mid-range values. The immediate bias remains neutral as the open seeks direction.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES early open resistance
      7781.00 (SPY ~$778.10)
    

      ES early open support
      7773.00 (SPY ~$777.30)
    

      NQ early open resistance
      29850.00 (QQQ ~$728.05)
    

      NQ early open support
      29800.00 (QQQ ~$726.83)
    

Positioning views

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

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On the calendar

Traders are watching upcoming Chinese CPI and PPI data scheduled for release during the session. Geopolitical headlines surrounding energy routes may also influence overnight sentiment.

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