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US Open Briefing — Thu, Sep 3

      Published September 3, 2026 · US session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
    

Leaning bullish 58/100

Tone

ES remains in a tight sideways consolidation around 7,680 after finding support near 7,671, while NQ shows stronger upward rotation back toward the upper end of its balance at 29,200. Participation is relatively subdued heading into the cash open against a neutral macro backdrop. The tape reflects a modest upward tilt in tech with broader equities holding compressed ranges.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents

      ES support
      7671 (SPY ~$767.10)
    

      ES resistance
      7690 (SPY ~$769.00)
    

      NQ support
      29125 (QQQ ~$710.37)
    

      NQ resistance
      29210 (QQQ ~$712.44)
    

Positioning views

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

Market Structure Academy

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On the calendar

The economic docket remains light for the US session, with minor international data releases and overseas central bank commentary providing little direct domestic impetus. Geopolitical headlines surrounding Middle East tensions remain the primary headline catalyst.

News backdrop: Neutral · 31 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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