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London Open Briefing — Thu, Oct 8
Published October 8, 2026 · London session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
Leaning bearish
25/100
Tone
ES has drifted steadily lower overnight, breaking below the 7850 shelf into the 7831 region. NQ remains elevated in its upper range above 31390, creating an intermarket divergence heading into European trade. Bias leans down on ES while immediate support tests play out.
Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents
ES prior support
7850.00 (SPY ~$785.00)
ES overnight low
7831.25 (SPY ~$783.10)
NQ overnight resistance
31408.25 (QQQ ~$766.05)
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