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US Open Briefing — Fri, Sep 18

      Published September 18, 2026 · US session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bullish 67/100

Tone

Both index futures are pulling back sharply after peaking during the overnight session, retracing back into prior consolidation shelves. While the multi-day drift established higher territory, the morning price action leans heavy as price surrenders overnight gains into the opening bell.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      Overnight High Resistance
      7,737.50 (SPY ~$773.75)
    

      Prior Shelf Support
      7,700.00 (SPY ~$770.00)
    

      Overnight Peak Resistance
      29,970.00 (QQQ ~$731.00)
    

      Overnight Pivot Support
      29,780.00 (QQQ ~$726.35)
    

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 session follows an active overnight macro schedule including BOJ rate decisions and European releases. With the US economic calendar clean of top-tier domestic data this morning, equity flow and technical positioning from the overnight high rotation will lead into the open.

News backdrop: Somewhat-Bullish · 33 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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