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London Open Briefing — Sun, Sep 20

      Published September 20, 2026 · London session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bullish 67/100

Tone

Futures are pushing into the upper end of the recent session swings following a strong recovery off the Friday lows. ES is pressing towards its prior peak near 7,736, while NQ briefly tested the 30,000 handle before encountering mild stalling. Structure leans upward into the session open, though continuation requires absorbing overhead supply at the recent swing highs.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES resistance
      7736.00 (SPY ~$773.60)
    

      ES support
      7700.00 (SPY ~$770.00)
    

      NQ resistance
      30000.00 (QQQ ~$731.70)
    

      NQ support
      29700.00 (QQQ ~$724.40)
    

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 macroeconomic docket is exceptionally quiet heading into the European morning, marked by a Japanese bank holiday and minor UK housing data. Geopolitical headlines surrounding Middle East infrastructure remain the primary external backdrop.

News backdrop: Somewhat-Bullish · 21 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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