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London Open Briefing — Wed, Sep 23

      Published September 23, 2026 · London session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Bullish structure 100/100

Tone

Futures are pushing higher into the London session, with both ES and NQ extending an overnight grind toward local highs. Price structure remains firmly tilted upward as buyers absorb shallow pullbacks and push against prior session swing resistance. Market structure favors continued upside pressure unless a distinct rejection forms at current highs.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES overnight breakout pivot
      7840.00 (SPY ~$784.00)
    

      ES overnight swing support
      7836.00 (SPY ~$783.60)
    

      NQ overnight resistance
      31090.00 (QQQ ~$758.29)
    

      NQ session pivot support
      31040.00 (QQQ ~$757.07)
    

Positioning views

SPY premarket levels QQQ premarket levels ES overnight levels NQ overnight levels

Market Structure Academy

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On the calendar

Flash Manufacturing and Services PMIs across France, Germany, the Eurozone, and the UK roll out through the European morning, potentially injecting localized volatility into index futures.

News backdrop: Neutral · 48 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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