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London Open Briefing — Sat, Sep 26

      Published September 26, 2026 · London session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bullish 67/100

Tone

Price action across both ES and NQ has stabilized near local highs after a strong midday recovery from session lows. ES continues to hold above the 7800 threshold, consolidating tightly in an upper range during thin overnight trade. NQ mirrors this structure, holding around 30,920 beneath key local resistance.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES range high resistance
      7815.00 (SPY ~$781.50)
    

      ES reclaimed shelf support
      7800.00 (SPY ~$780.00)
    

      NQ local overhead resistance
      30960.00 (QQQ ~$755.10)
    

      NQ consolidation support
      30840.00 (QQQ ~$752.20)
    

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 economic calendar remains essentially clear heading into the weekend session, with only minor regional holiday adjustments scheduled. Geopolitical headlines surrounding UN diplomacy and Middle East tensions remain active background themes.

News backdrop: Neutral · 43 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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