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…
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'…
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 commentary for Wednesday, September 16, 2026: 1. Index Review: S&P 500 (SPY) & Nasdaq (QQQ) * S&P 500 (SPY): Markets are tightly range-bound ahead of today's critical Federal Reserve rate decision at 2:00 PM Eastern. Price action is hovering just above…
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-…
Pre-market commentary for Monday, September 14, 2026: 1. Index Review: S&P 500 (SPY/ES) & Nasdaq * S&P 500 (SPY): Following a surprising resilience late last week, the market is facing a sharp gap-down in early pre-market action. With SPY indicating an open near…
Pre-market commentary for Friday, September 11, 2026: 1. Index Review: S&P 500 (ES), Nasdaq, & Russell 2000 * S&P 500 Futures (ES): After testing critical downside support yesterday, the ES has seen a surprising overnight bounce, trading roughly 20 points above the key 7,620 pivotal…
After-market analysis for Thursday, September 10, 2026: 1. Index Review: S&P 500 (ES), Nasdaq, & Russell 2000 * S&P 500 Futures (ES): The ES closed firmly below the critical 7,620 pivot level, confirming that sellers are maintaining control of the lower balance area. Attention now…