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Asia Open Briefing — Mon, Oct 19

      Published October 19, 2026 · Asia session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bearish 42/100

Tone

Futures are drifting lower into the Asia open following a late-day pullback from intraday recovery highs. ES and NQ both printed lower highs into the evening, compressing near session lows without showing immediate responsive buying. The tone leans slightly defensive as markets await further directional catalysts.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES range low support
      7724 (SPY ~$772.40)
    

      ES afternoon pivot resistance
      7756 (SPY ~$775.60)
    

      NQ session low support
      29600 (QQQ ~$721.95)
    

      NQ evening resistance
      29840 (QQQ ~$727.80)
    

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On the calendar

The overnight docket features China's 1-year and 5-year Loan Prime Rate decisions, followed by UK labor data and German PPI during the European morning.

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