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US Open Briefing — Sat, Sep 19

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

Bullish structure 100/100

Tone

Both ES and NQ display strong upside expansion leading into the session, breaking sharply above prior consolidation bands. ES has pushed into the 7,725 area while NQ is pressing near the 30,000 threshold. The immediate bias is firmly bullish as price consolidates right beneath session highs.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES prior swing pivot
      7,710.00 (SPY ~$771.00)
    

      ES breakout high
      7,728.00 (SPY ~$772.80)
    

      NQ round number resistance
      30,000.00 (QQQ ~$731.70)
    

      NQ prior shelf support
      29,850.00 (QQQ ~$728.00)
    

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 macro calendar remains sparse with only low-impact international meetings noted. Price discovery is primarily navigating geopolitical headlines and pre-market technical expansion.

News backdrop: Neutral · 35 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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