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…

After-Market Close Review: August 19, 2026

Good evening, and welcome to Pivotal Point Research for our after-market close review on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Today was a dramatic and highly eventful session, highlighted by a major policy intervention in the bond market, breakouts across precious metals and crypto, and steady stabilization in the major equity…

After-Market Close Review: August 18, 2026

Good evening, and welcome to Pivotal Point Research for our after-market close review on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Today's session cemented a three-day downward slide across major risk assets, driven by technical inventory rebalancing, failed breakout structures, and growing macro anticipation ahead of tomorrow's…

Pre-Market Open Commentary: August 18, 2026

Good morning, and welcome to Pivotal Point Research. It is 6:42 AM Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Let's review the macro landscape, overnight inventory corrections, and key index levels ahead of today's opening bell. 📊 Major Indices & Technical Structures S&P…

Post-Market Close Review: August 17, 2026

Good evening, and welcome to Pivotal Point Research for our after-market close review for Monday, August 17, 2026. Today's session was heavily dictated by geopolitical headlines, shifting macroeconomic pressures, and late-day asset re-pricing. 📊 Market Session Wrap-Up S&P 500 (ES E-Mini Futures)…