Pre-Market Open Analysis: August 26, 2026

1. Index Review: S&P 500 (ES) & Nasdaq * S&P 500 Futures (ES): The ES remains in a macro uptrend, though it continues to compress within a tight August balance range defined by roughly 7,715 on the high end and 7,655 on the low end.…

Post-Market Close Review: August 25, 2026

Welcome to the after-market commentary for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Let's dive right into the charts. 1. Index Review: S&P 500 (ES) & Nasdaq * S&P 500 Futures (ES): The ES remains in a macro uptrend, though recent sessions have shown persistent intraday selling.…

Pre-Market Open Commentary: August 25, 2026

Welcome to the pre-market commentary for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Let's dive right into the charts. 1. Index Review: S&P 500 (ES) & Nasdaq * S&P 500 Futures (ES): The ES remains in a macro uptrend for the past year. After breaking out of…

Post-Market Close Review: August 24, 2026

Welcome to the after-market commentary for Monday, August 24, 2026. Let's dive right into the charts. 1. Index Review: S&P 500 (ES) & Nasdaq * S&P 500 Futures (ES): The ES has been in a macro uptrend for the past year. However, since June,…

Sunday Evening Commentary: August 23, 2026

Good evening, and welcome to Pivotal Point Research for our Sunday evening briefing heading into Monday, August 24, 2026. As we enter the final trading week of August, global markets are bracing for several high-stakes macroeconomic and corporate catalysts, notably the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium outcomes and Nvidia'…

Pre-Market Open Commentary: August 21, 2026

Good morning, and welcome to Pivotal Point Research for our pre-market open briefing on Friday, August 21, 2026. As we head toward the final trading session of the week, equity futures are attempting a modest bounce following yesterday's sharp pullback, while macro attention remains fixed on yields,…

Post-Market Close Review: August 20, 2026

Good evening, and welcome back to Pivotal Point Research for our after-market close commentary on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Today delivered another session of downward pressure across major equities, driven by lingering macro and geopolitical concerns out of Washington, while key commodity and alternative assets carved out unique technical…

Pre-Market Open Commentary: August 20, 2026

Good morning, and welcome to Pivotal Point Research for our pre-market open briefing on Thursday, August 20, 2026. As we approach the opening bell, equity futures are flashing significant red across the board following a wave of overnight selling and escalating macro uncertainties. 📉 Pre-Market Overview & Sentiment * Market…