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US Open Briefing — Fri, Aug 21

Published August 21, 2026 · US session open · ES & NQ futures, translated to SPY/QQQ
Bearish structure 0/100
Tone

Both ES and NQ remain in sustained downtrends, continuing to set lower highs and lower lows across the multi-day window. Price is pressing against session lows heading into the open with persistent selling pressure visible across 15-minute candles. The immediate bias is firmly heavy until previous breakdown shelves are contested.

Key levels — futures & ETF equivalents
ES breakdown level 7700.00 (SPY ~$770.00)
ES prior lower high 7750.00 (SPY ~$775.00)
NQ prior breakdown shelf 29500.00 (QQQ ~$719.50)
NQ overnight low support 29200.00 (QQQ ~$712.20)
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On the calendar

The session follows overnight European Flash PMI prints with no major high-impact US economic releases scheduled at the open. Geopolitical news flow around energy and trade continues to provide a cautious background backdrop.

News backdrop: Neutral · 15 macro headlines, last 24h (Alpha Vantage)

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