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US Open Briefing — Sat, Oct 17

      Published October 17, 2026 · US session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Generated while ES/NQ futures were closed. This record was produced by an automated job during the weekly futures closure (Friday 5:00 PM to Sunday 6:00 PM ET) or a market holiday. The levels reflect the last trading session, not a new overnight session, and should not be used as a briefing. It is kept in the archive unedited for transparency.

Leaning bearish 25/100

Tone

Both ES and NQ are heavily weighed down after a sharp multi-session liquidation that drove prices into deep multi-day lows. A modest bounce has developed off the overnight troughs, but structure remains decisively bearish below prior breakdown shelves. The market is attempting short-term stabilization at the extreme bottom of its visible range.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES support
      7675.00 (SPY ~$767.50)
    

      ES breakdown resistance
      7750.00 (SPY ~$775.00)
    

      NQ low support
      29250.00 (QQQ ~$713.40)
    

      NQ breakdown resistance
      29700.00 (QQQ ~$724.40)
    

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Market Structure Academy

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On the calendar

The economic calendar is quiet with only minor scheduled central bank commentary and ongoing IMF meetings. Macro focus remains anchored on geopolitical friction and broader market volatility following recent risk-off pressure.

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