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Asia Open Briefing — Thu, Oct 15

      Published October 15, 2026 · Asia session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

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Tone

Futures are stabilizing in early overnight trade following a rebound from mid-week lows, but remain capped just below key round-number resistance levels. ES is holding near 7,785 after testing down toward 7,775, while NQ hovers around 30,027 after checking back below 30,125. The immediate tone leans cautious as price consolidates within the lower-to-middle portion of the multi-day flush.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES resistance
      7800.00 (SPY ~$780.00)
    

      ES support
      7775.00 (SPY ~$777.50)
    

      NQ resistance
      30125.00 (QQQ ~$734.75)
    

      NQ support
      29960.00 (QQQ ~$730.70)
    

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On the calendar

Catalyst risk overnight centers on central bank appearances, highlighted by Fed Chairman Warsh speaking late in the session along with remarks from BOE Governor Bailey. European CPI and trade data follow heading into the European morning.

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