Pre-Market analysis September 18, 2026

Market Overview & Overnight Action * Equities & AI Strength: Major large-cap indices like the SPY and Nasdaq (QQQ) are holding onto a good portion of yesterday's sharp short-squeeze rebound. The AI trade is back in focus following encouraging comments from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (projecting strong…

After Market analysis September 17, 2026 Short Squeeze

Based on the after-market commentary for Thursday, September 17, 2026, here is a summary of the day's market action, key price levels, and major catalysts: 📊 Market Overview & After-Market Summary * The Massive Short Squeeze: Following yesterday's sharp post-Fed sell-off that nearly tested…

Pre-Market analysis September 17, 2026

Market Overview & Overnight Action * The Post-Fed Rebound: Following yesterday's 25 basis point rate hike and sharp sell-off (which brought the S&P 500 close to its August low of $748.75), markets have staged a strong overnight recovery. Major indices have recouped yesterday'…

Intra-day price action comments on FED Day

Summary of Events & Market Reaction * The Rate Decision (2:00 PM): The Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% (quarter-point) rate hike in a unanimous 12-0 vote, bringing the new federal funds rate to a range of 3.75% to 4.0%. The statement cited elevated inflation and…

Pre-Market analysis September 15, 2026

Pre-market commentary for Tuesday, September 15, 2026: 1. Index Review: S&P 500 (SPY) & Nasdaq (QQQ) * S&P 500 (SPY): The market is forming a lower balance area compared to August, with value currently shifting between $756 and $766. While overnight sessions have sparked brief short-…