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US Open Briefing — Mon, Oct 19

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

Leaning bearish 33/100

Tone

Price action across index futures remains heavy following an overnight selloff that has settled into tight consolidation near local session lows. ES continues to print lower highs after failing to sustain a bounce into 7,750, leaving structural pressure firmly to the downside heading into regular trading hours. NQ mirrors this weak drift, hovering just beneath 29,780 resistance without showing any impulsive demand.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES resistance
      7752.00 (SPY ~$775.20)
    

      ES support
      7730.00 (SPY ~$773.00)
    

      NQ resistance
      29780.00 (QQQ ~$726.34)
    

      NQ support
      29660.00 (QQQ ~$723.41)
    

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On the calendar

The session lacks high-impact domestic economic data releases, leaving index flow predominantly driven by prevailing technical structure and ongoing geopolitical headlines. Overnight macro releases focus on Chinese growth and production figures later this evening.

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