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US Open Briefing — Fri, Oct 2

      Published October 2, 2026 · US session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bullish 58/100

Tone

Both ES and NQ are holding higher off their recent October swing lows, pushing back into overhead supply zones. ES has recovered toward 7,732 after sweeping 7,670, while NQ trades back near 30,810 after rebounding from the 30,400 area. The tone leans constructive short-term, but upside momentum faces established resistance shelves overhead.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES resistance
      7,750.00 (SPY ~$775.00)
    

      ES support
      7,700.00 (SPY ~$770.00)
    

      NQ resistance
      30,900.00 (QQQ ~$753.65)
    

      NQ support
      30,600.00 (QQQ ~$746.34)
    

Positioning views

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

Market Structure Academy

Market Profile POC VAH VAL Overnight inventory Failed auction Overnight high/low Previous close

On the calendar

The major morning catalyst is the 8:30 AM ET Non-Farm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate, and Average Hourly Earnings data, followed by Factory Orders at 10:00 AM ET. Expect volatility and price discovery around the release.

News backdrop: Neutral · 32 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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