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London Open Briefing — Thu, Sep 17

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

Bullish structure 83/100

Tone

Futures are pushing back into the top end of their overnight ranges following a shallow pullback into support. Price action leans constructive with buyers holding higher lows, though both ES and NQ are now trading directly under their overnight highs. Structure remains intact to the upside as long as recent consolidation shelves hold.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES overnight high
      7680 (SPY ~$768.00)
    

      ES intraday support
      7660 (SPY ~$766.00)
    

      NQ overnight high
      29490 (QQQ ~$719.25)
    

      NQ overnight support
      29360 (QQQ ~$716.10)
    

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

Eurozone final CPI figures cross early in the European morning, followed by the Bank of England's rate decision at 7:00 AM ET, which serves as the primary macro catalyst ahead of the US session.

News backdrop: Neutral · 49 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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