Tech stays bearish; stocks consolidate ahead of ECI, Chicago PMI and Fed remarks — Market Radar 20261030

VIX — Market Fear Gauge Daily

VIX fell 0.12% from the session's opening level. VIX rose 1.60% versus the previous session close. Expected volatility eased from the period open. VIX is 32.0% up the recent 15-session range (14.77–22.31), in the 30–40% band.

VR: ATN Volatility Ratio (VR): 4.18 – Stocks fell while expected volatility rose. VR is in the lower part of its preceding 15-session VR range (-0.20 to 41.30), in the 10–20% band. VR fell 5.93 points from the previous session, a moderate shift relative to that range.

Range lookback: preceding 15 completed sessions.

Major ETFs and Mega Cap Tech Stocks

• Nasdaq futures declined as disappointing Amazon and Intel earnings intensified technology-sector selling.
• Intel fell 25.9% in reported premarket trading after earnings and guidance, while Nvidia declined about 2.8%, AMD dropped 8.04%, and Broadcom lost 3.92%.
• Meta and Alphabet missed quarterly earnings estimates as investors scrutinized the costs of expanding AI infrastructure.
• Alphabet reported spending more cash than it generated during the quarter and disclosed nearly $1 trillion in future purchase commitments.
• Microsoft’s strong cloud growth contrasted with declining cash generation for a second consecutive quarter.
• Other parts of the stock market performed better than technology during October, according to the supplied coverage.

ETF, Mag7, and Cross-Market ETF prior day Insights

Overall Tone
The October 29, 2026 daily session showed selective strength from the open rather than broad risk-on participation, with prior-close comparisons generally weaker.

Major index ETFs — prior day: 2026-10-29

Instrument	Bias	Date	DNC%	DOC%	O	H	L	C	VWAP	Vol
▲ IJH	▲ ▲ ▲	2026-10-29	▲ +1.16%	▲ +1.12%	73.38	74.31	73.36	74.20	▲ 73.99	5,706,561
▲ IWM	▲ ▲ ▲	2026-10-29	▲ +0.97%	▲ +0.57%	282.41	285.26	282.15	284.01	▲ 283.91	20,961,508
▲ SPY	▼ ▲ ▲	2026-10-29	▼ -0.38%	▲ +0.07%	768.79	770.76	766.62	769.36	▲ 768.71	38,880,863
▼ DIA	▼ ▼ ▲	2026-10-29	▼ -0.37%	▼ -0.04%	522.96	523.46	520.80	522.73	▲ 522.14	2,903,430
▼ QQQ	▼ ▼ ▲	2026-10-29	▼ -1.42%	▼ -0.17%	716.54	718.07	711.62	715.34	▲ 714.51	36,677,966
AVG/Sum	—	—	-0.01%	+0.31%	—	—	—	—	—	105,130,328

Index ETFs
Mixed: average DOC% +0.31% from the open, DNC% -0.01% versus the prior close. Three of five index ETFs rose from the open, led by IJH and IWM; QQQ lagged and DIA was near-flat. IJH also led versus the prior close, while QQQ remained weakest, with near-term and intermediate downtrends despite its rising longer-term structure.

IJH · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▲ +1.16% OC% ▲ +1.12%

IJH – Mid Cap Technicals Summary

IJH's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 74.20, gaining 1.16% from the prior close and 1.12% from the open. Unlike a gap-led advance, nearly all the gain developed during trading. A higher high, higher low and finish above the previous day's high accompanied a close near the session high and above VWAP, giving the daily price action a clearly positive character.

That strength had not yet aligned all trend horizons. Price was above falling near- and intermediate-term averages, leaving those trends mixed, while the far-term structure remained upward. The preceding 15-session price trend was nearly flat but slightly negative, making the latest advance a contrast to the lookback. Range expanded above average while volume stayed below average, against contracting ranges and decreasing participation. PSAR and ATR-median were newly bullish; a next-session low below 71.992 would conditionally reverse PSAR downward.

IWM · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▲ +0.97% OC% ▲ +0.57%

IWM – Small Cap Technicals Summary

IWM's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 284.01, up 0.97% from the prior close and 0.57% from the open. An unfilled opening upside gap contributed to the gain, followed by additional intraday progress. The higher high, higher low and close above the previous day's high supported the positive session, although the finish was only slightly above VWAP rather than decisively separated from it.

The advance remained in conflict with the moving-average backdrop. Near- and intermediate-term conditions were mixed because price was above averages that were still falling, while the far-term trend remained downward. The modestly rising 15-session price trend therefore represented improvement without broad trend alignment. Range was slightly below average and volume was subdued, consistent with contracting ranges and declining participation over that window. PSAR and ATR-median were bullish; a next-session low below 275.7761 would conditionally trigger a bearish PSAR reversal.

SPY · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -0.38% OC% ▲ +0.07%

SPY – S&P 500 Technicals Summary

SPY's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 769.36, down 0.38% from the prior close despite edging 0.07% above the open. The opening downside gap remained unfilled, so the small intraday gain did not offset the initial markdown. Price formed a lower high and lower low but closed inside the previous day's range and above session VWAP, producing a mixed rather than uniformly weak finish.

Near-term conditions were mixed because price remained above a falling average. Intermediate- and far-term averages were rising, although the close was only marginally above the intermediate benchmark. This left broader upward structure intact alongside a slightly declining, choppy 15-session price trend. The session range was below average and volume modestly above average; lookback range and volume trends were almost flat but slightly increasing. Bullish PSAR conflicted with bearish ATR-median. A next-session low below 759.414 would conditionally reverse PSAR downward.

S&P 500 News and Fundamentals

Ahead of the October 29 session, U.S. stock futures were mixed as investors awaited PCE inflation data following a technology-led pullback. The Federal Reserve had held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%–4% on October 28.

DIA · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -0.37% OC% ▼ -0.04%

DIA – Dow Jones Technicals Summary

DIA's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 522.73, down 0.37% from the prior close but just 0.04% from the open. The decline was therefore largely established by the opening gap, which remained unfilled. Price formed a lower high and lower low and finished below the previous day's low, yet closed above session VWAP and relatively near the session high, giving the intraday finish a less negative character.

The far-term moving-average trend remained upward, while near- and intermediate-term conditions were mixed for different reasons: price was below a rising near-term average but above a slightly falling intermediate average. The latest weakness thus did not erase the broader rising structure. Both range and volume were below average, consistent with their declining 15-session trends. PSAR was bearish despite a positive ATR-median trend; a next-session high above 526.8603 would conditionally reverse PSAR upward.

QQQ · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -1.42% OC% ▼ -0.17%

QQQ – Nasdaq 100 Technicals Summary

QQQ's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 715.34, down 1.42% from the prior close but only 0.17% from the open. Most of the loss came through an unfilled opening downside gap. Price formed a lower high and lower low and finished beneath the previous day's low, although the close above session VWAP indicated some relative firmness within the reduced intraday trading range.

Near- and intermediate-term moving-average trends remained downward, while the far-term structure was still rising. The session thus extended shorter-horizon weakness rather than demonstrating fully aligned declines across timeframes. Range and volume were below average, matching their declining trends over the preceding 15 sessions. Technical signals were not unanimous: bullish PSAR contrasted with a bearish ATR-median trend. A next-session low below 704.7821 would conditionally trigger a bearish PSAR reversal; the current evidence does not establish that reversal.

Mag7 stocks — prior day: 2026-10-29

Instrument	Bias	Date	DNC%	DOC%	O	H	L	C	VWAP	Vol
▲ META	▲ ▲ ▼	2026-10-29	▲ +1.96%	▲ +0.52%	621.28	634.68	616.80	624.52	▼ 626.54	31,097,295
▲ AAPL	▲ ▲ ▼	2026-10-29	▲ +1.48%	▲ +0.26%	348.00	351.43	347.30	348.91	▼ 349.40	41,324,211
▼ NVDA	▼ ▼ ▲	2026-10-29	▼ -0.80%	▼ -0.33%	214.36	215.33	212.08	213.66	▲ 213.46	75,638,128
▼ TSLA	▼ ▼ ▼	2026-10-29	▼ -0.23%	▼ -0.57%	405.62	406.98	400.50	403.30	▼ 404.48	22,447,838
▼ GOOGL	▼ ▼ ▼	2026-10-29	▼ -12.64%	▼ -1.06%	286.88	288.33	280.36	283.82	▼ 284.13	137,422,570
▼ AMZN	▼ ▼ ▼	2026-10-29	▼ -4.25%	▼ -1.28%	246.95	249.14	241.24	243.79	▼ 245.18	74,743,285
▼ MSFT	▼ ▼ ▲	2026-10-29	▼ -0.16%	▼ -1.87%	540.22	541.29	519.56	530.14	▲ 528.22	38,986,127
AVG/Sum	—	—	-2.09%	-0.62%	—	—	—	—	—	421,659,454

Mag7 Stocks
Negative confluence: average DOC% -0.62% from the open, DNC% -2.09% versus the prior close. Only META and AAPL gained from the open, with META leading and MSFT lagging; GOOGL’s 12.64% prior-close loss was the largest, followed by AMZN. AAPL retained aligned uptrends, whereas META’s gain contrasted with its near-term downtrend.

META · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▲ +1.96% OC% ▲ +0.52%

META – Meta Platforms Technicals Summary

META's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 624.52, up 1.96% from the prior close but only 0.52% from the open. An unfilled opening gap supplied most of the gain. Price established a higher high and higher low and finished above the previous day's high, yet remained below session VWAP, tempering the strength suggested by the daily return.

The bounce occurred within a falling near-term moving-average structure and a pronounced 15-session decline. Intermediate- and far-term conditions were mixed, with price below averages that continued to rise, so the latest advance did not establish broad bullish alignment. The below-average session range matched the recent contraction in ranges, while volume above average was consistent with increasing participation. Both PSAR and ATR-median remained bearish despite the positive day. A next-session high above 654.1954 would conditionally trigger a bullish PSAR reversal rather than confirm a turn beforehand.

Meta News and Fundamentals

Meta launched Style Sketch, an AI fashion app that suggests outfits using clothes users already own. It connects to Instagram to build a virtual closet from posted photos and also accepts manually uploaded images or videos. Meta’s reported third-quarter revenue reached $64.6 billion, with EPS excluding litigation of $7.40 and user engagement at record highs. The company raised its 2026 capital-expenditure guidance to $135–$145 billion, more than double the prior year.

AAPL · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▲ +1.48% OC% ▲ +0.26%

AAPL – Apple Technicals Summary

AAPL's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 348.91, gaining 1.48% from the prior close but only 0.26% from the open. Most of the advance therefore came through the opening gap, which remained unfilled. A higher high, higher low and finish above the previous day's high reinforced the positive price structure, although trading crossed both sides of the open and the close remained slightly below session VWAP.

Near-, intermediate- and far-term moving-average uptrends were aligned, placing the latest advance within an established rising structure. The narrower-than-average session range matched the preceding 15-session contraction in ranges, while slightly above-average volume was consistent with increasing participation over that window. Low directional efficiency nevertheless indicates that recent upward progress has been uneven rather than persistent. PSAR was in a long state; a next-session low below 341.03 would trigger a bearish reversal, not confirm one in advance.

Apple News and Fundamentals

Apple’s upcoming fiscal fourth-quarter results are expected to reflect strong iPhone demand and Services growth, with one preview forecasting iPhone revenue of $56.5 billion, up 15.3%. Supply constraints remain a reported risk. Apple shares gained 1.66% on October 29 as investors assessed its latest hardware announcements.

NVDA · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -0.80% OC% ▼ -0.33%

NVDA – Nvidia Technicals Summary

NVDA's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 213.66, down 0.80% from the prior close and 0.33% from the open. The opening downside gap remained unfilled, and a lower high and lower low culminated in a finish below the previous day's low. The close was nevertheless slightly above session VWAP, a limited intraday counterpoint rather than evidence that the day's weakness had reversed.

Near- and intermediate-term moving-average downtrends remained in conflict with a rising far-term structure. The latest decline therefore extended shorter-horizon weakness without establishing a far-term downtrend. Both range and volume were below average, consistent with contraction and decreasing participation across the preceding 15 sessions. Indicator signals were also split: PSAR was in a fresh bullish state, while ATR-median remained bearish. A next-session low below 210.6705 would trigger a bearish PSAR reversal only if that condition occurred.

Nvidia News and Fundamentals

Reports said U.S. intelligence agencies monitored a suspected Chinese intelligence asset linked to Singapore cloud firm Megaspeed who allegedly met Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang multiple times. Anonymous sources cited by The New York Times also linked the executive to allegations of illegal Nvidia-chip sales to China. Nvidia pushed back on the report on October 29, saying chip-diversion allegations had been investigated and debunked. Separately, rising memory costs were cited as a risk to Nvidia’s gross margin.

TSLA · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -0.23% OC% ▼ -0.57%

TSLA – Tesla Technicals Summary

TSLA's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 403.30, down 0.23% from the prior close and 0.57% from the open. The initial upside gap was filled, and the session remained entirely inside the previous day's range. Trading crossed both sides of the open before finishing below VWAP, giving the completed day a softer character without establishing a broader breakdown.

Near- and intermediate-term moving-average uptrends remained intact. Far-term conditions were mixed because price stood above an average that was still falling, so bullish alignment was incomplete. The latest quiet session also contrasted with the preceding 15-session pattern: both range and volume were well below average despite expanding ranges and increasing participation over the lookback. PSAR and ATR-median remained bullish, consistent with the shorter-horizon rising structure rather than the day's decline. A next-session low below 382.5669 would conditionally trigger a bearish PSAR reversal.

Tesla News and Fundamentals

Tesla generated $1.5 billion in third-quarter free cash flow. Its Robotaxi service expanded its Houston service area by more than 200 square miles on Monday, but riders reported longer-than-usual routes. In Europe, Tesla registered a record 66,035 vehicles in September, with Model Y and Model 3 taking the top two registration spots for the first time since 2022. A court victory in South Korea also removed a legal obstacle related to its autonomous-driving ambitions.

GOOGL · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -12.64% OC% ▼ -1.06%

GOOGL – Alphabet Technicals Summary

GOOGL's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 283.82, down 12.64% from the prior close versus a further 1.06% decline from the open. The dominant event was the large opening gap, which remained unfilled. A lower high, lower low and finish beneath the previous day's low extended the negative structure, while the close slightly below VWAP offered no offsetting intraday strength.

Near-, intermediate- and far-term moving-average downtrends were aligned, connecting the sharp daily loss with weakness across all horizons. Volume exceeded five times its average, standing out even against an already increasing 15-session volume trend. The intraday range was only moderately above average, illustrating that the gap, rather than the session's trading span, accounted for most of the price displacement. PSAR and ATR-median remained bearish; a next-session high above 326.405 would conditionally trigger a bullish PSAR reversal, not establish one now.

AMZN · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -4.25% OC% ▼ -1.28%

AMZN – Amazon Technicals Summary

AMZN's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 243.79, down 4.25% from the prior close and 1.28% from the open. The opening gap accounted for much of the loss and remained unfilled, with additional weakness leaving the close below the previous day's low and session VWAP. The lower high and lower low reinforced the day's negative structure despite trading on both sides of the open.

The near-term trend was falling, while intermediate- and far-term conditions were mixed: price stood below those benchmarks even though their averages were still edging upward. This distinguishes current weakness from fully aligned longer-term downtrends. The session range expanded against the preceding 15-session contraction, and volume exceeded twice its average, intensifying an existing increase in participation. PSAR and ATR-median remained bearish; a next-session high above 257.7033 would trigger a bullish PSAR reversal only conditionally.

Amazon News and Fundamentals

Amazon reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $201.9 billion, up 12%, and EPS of $1.89, below the $2.01 consensus estimate. Operating income reached $28.1 billion and operating margin hit a record 13.9%. AWS grew about 39%, with capacity reportedly sold out through 2027. Quarterly property and equipment spending totaled $77.3 billion, while trailing free cash flow was negative $42.4 billion. Amazon maintained its $220 billion 2026 capital-spending forecast.

MSFT · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -0.16% OC% ▼ -1.87%

MSFT – Microsoft Technicals Summary

MSFT's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 530.14, down just 0.16% from the prior close but 1.87% from the open. That contrast reflects a sizable opening upside gap that was fully surrendered. The outside bar breached both prior-pattern boundaries before finishing inside the previous day's range. Despite the open-to-close loss, the close remained above session VWAP, leaving a more mixed intraday picture than the opening reversal alone suggests.

Near-, intermediate- and far-term moving-average uptrends stayed aligned, although price finished only marginally above the near-term benchmark. The preceding 15-session price trend was slightly negative and highly inefficient, indicating considerable back-and-forth movement. Range exceeded twice its average and volume was nearly double average, sharply opposing their declining lookback trends. PSAR remained bullish while ATR-median was bearish; a next-session low below 519.1275 would conditionally trigger a bearish PSAR reversal.

Microsoft News and Fundamentals

Microsoft announced pricing for $25 billion in new debt on October 29 as it expands AI infrastructure. Fiscal first-quarter revenue rose 19% to $92.28 billion, while EPS increased 18% to $4.89. Azure revenue grew 48%, and Microsoft Cloud revenue increased 30%. Capital spending totaled $45.2 billion, with third-party delivery delays holding spending below guidance. Microsoft plans more than $50 billion in second-quarter capital expenditure; free cash flow remained positive despite declining 27%.

Cross-market ETFs — prior day: 2026-10-29

Instrument	Bias	Date	DNC%	DOC%	O	H	L	C	VWAP	Vol
▲ USO	▲ ▲ ▲	2026-10-29	▲ +0.97%	▲ +2.36%	164.31	168.40	163.35	168.19	▲ 165.67	4,367,162
▲ IBIT	▼ ▲ ▼	2026-10-29	▼ -0.93%	▲ +0.79%	45.35	46.37	45.14	45.71	▼ 45.83	29,874,373
▲ TLT	▲ ▲ ▲	2026-10-29	▲ +0.62%	▲ +0.12%	81.39	81.86	81.16	81.49	▲ 81.47	25,651,637
▼ GLD	▼ ▼ ▲	2026-10-29	▼ -1.32%	▼ -0.06%	368.80	369.94	366.97	368.57	▲ 368.41	8,914,027
AVG/Sum	—	—	-0.17%	+0.80%	—	—	—	—	—	68,807,199

Cross-Market ETFs
Mixed: average DOC% +0.80% from the open, DNC% -0.17% versus the prior close. Three of four rose from the open, led by oil’s USO, while gold slipped. USO and bonds’ TLT gained versus the prior close, diverging from large-cap equities; bitcoin’s IBIT remained down despite finishing above its open.

USO · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▲ +0.97% OC% ▲ +2.36%

USO – Oil Technicals Summary

USO's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 168.19, up 0.97% from the prior close and 2.36% from the open. The larger open-to-close gain reflects recovery from a downside opening gap, which was filled. Price finished near the session high and clearly above VWAP, although a lower high and lower low left the close inside the previous day's range rather than above it.

Near-, intermediate- and far-term moving-average uptrends were aligned, linking the intraday recovery to a broadly rising structure. The above-average range matched expansion across the preceding 15 sessions, while below-average volume diverged from the lookback's increasing participation. Recent upward progress was comparatively directional, but the lighter session volume qualified the strength of the recovery. PSAR and ATR-median remained bullish. A next-session low below 163.35 would trigger a bearish PSAR reversal only if reached, not constitute a confirmed turn now.

Oil News and Fundamentals

Oil rebounded in early Asian trading after settling lower on hopes of U.S.–Iran talks. On October 29, the U.S. government said companies agreed to borrow about 40 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, completing the U.S. share of a global agreement. Falling crude inventories supported prices, while rising gasoline stocks indicated mixed demand. Gulf producers were also expanding overseas storage options as the Iran war threatened energy infrastructure and shipping routes.

IBIT · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -0.93% OC% ▲ +0.79%

IBIT – Bitcoin Technicals Summary

IBIT's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 45.71, down 0.93% from the prior close despite gaining 0.79% from the open. Price filled the opening downside gap during trading but failed to retain the prior-close level. An outside bar captured movement beyond both ends of the previous day's range, while the finish back inside that range and below VWAP showed the limits of the intraday recovery.

The near-term trend remained downward, contrasting with a rising far-term moving-average structure. Intermediate conditions were mixed because price sat below an average that was still rising. The broad session range ran against the preceding 15-session contraction, but below-average volume continued the lookback decline in participation. Thus, the recovery from the open did not resolve the broader timeframe conflict. PSAR and ATR-median remained bearish; a next-session high above 47.6122 would conditionally trigger a bullish PSAR reversal.

TLT · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▲ +0.62% OC% ▲ +0.12%

TLT – Long-Term Treasury Bonds Technicals Summary

TLT's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 81.49, up 0.62% from the prior close and 0.12% from the open. Most of the gain was established by an opening gap that remained unfilled. A higher high and higher low extended the positive daily structure, but the close remained inside the previous day's range and only slightly above VWAP, limiting the strength of the intraday finish.

The near-term moving-average uptrend contrasted with a falling far-term structure. Intermediate conditions were mixed because price stood above an average that was still declining, framing recent strength as a shorter-horizon recovery rather than complete alignment. The session range was above average while volume was roughly two-thirds of average. Over the preceding 15 sessions, ranges were essentially stable and volume was decreasing. Bullish ATR-median conflicted with bearish PSAR; a next-session high above 81.8605 would conditionally reverse PSAR upward.

GLD · D:2026-10-29 NC% ▼ -1.32% OC% ▼ -0.06%

GLD – Gold Technicals Summary

GLD's completed daily session on October 29 closed at 368.57, losing 1.32% from the prior close but only 0.06% from the open. An unfilled opening gap explained nearly all the daily decline. The session produced a lower high and lower low and closed below the previous day's low, although the finish was slightly above VWAP. That modest intraday stabilization did not amount to a recovery of the overnight loss.

Near-, intermediate- and far-term moving-average downtrends were aligned, so the latest weakness fit the broader technical direction. Recent movement has nevertheless been highly uneven, with very low directional efficiency across the lookback window. The day's range was below average despite an expanding 15-session range trend, while above-average volume matched increasing participation. PSAR and ATR-median remained bearish. A next-session high above 377.1387 would trigger a bullish PSAR reversal; that remains a conditional threshold rather than an established turn.

Gold News and Fundamentals

Gold declined in early Asian trading on October 29. Infinox attributed the weakness to inflation remaining above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and expectations of further monetary tightening, which supported yields. Separately, London Bullion Market Association members broadly supported exploring tokenised gold to improve collateral efficiency, while calling for legal certainty and safeguards to preserve confidence.

Glossary: Instrument — ticker symbol; hover for the instrument or company name; Date — session date. DNC% — prior-session close to this session’s close; DOC% — daily session open-to-close percentage change. O — open; H — high; L — low; C — close, all for the table’s daily or weekly session; VWAP — volume-weighted average price; its arrow shows whether the close is above or below VWAP. Vol — period trading volume.

Bias — three directional readings, in order: DNC%, DOC%, then VWAP. ▲ positive/above; ▼ negative/below; — neutral or unavailable. Matching arrows show alignment; opposing arrows show mixed conditions. AVG/Sum — simple average of percentage changes and sum of reported volumes.

Futures Session Fib Grid Analysis – Snapshot

Session Fib Grids normalise market positioning as percentages, making direction and alignment comparable across different asset types.

Latest available snapshot for each instrument; Time(CT) shows the individual update date and time.

Glossary: YSFG — yearly; MSFG — monthly; WSFG — weekly; RSFG — regular trading hours (RTH); SFG — the current session, including pre-market or other sessions. TSI indicates trend strength and power.

Bias shows trend alignment across these six readings. The arrows follow the column order: YSFG, MSFG, WSFG, RSFG, SFG and TSI. Matching arrows show alignment; opposing arrows show mixed conditions.

Futures Higher Time Frame Analysis

Summary of the current state of US Indices Futures based on higher time-frame (HTF) technical analysis as of: 2026-10-30 07:16 -05:00 CT.

US Indices Futures

• ES YSFG upward, MSFG/WSFG below F0%, benchmarks mixed, daily UTrend, weekly correction, support 7648.50/7591.25, resistance 7819.50–7906.25.
• NQ YSFG upward, MSFG/WSFG below centers, daily below benchmarks through 100-day, pivots DTrend/LoLo, support 28762.75–28767.50/27500.75, resistance 31616.50.
• YM above YSFG/MSFG F0%, WSFG rejection, daily UTrend, rising 20/55-day benchmarks, support 50859, resistance 52881–53168/55316, weekly reversal threshold 53215.
• EMD above YSFG/MSFG/WSFG references weekly, daily UTrend versus weekly short-term DTrend, rising 5/10/20-day benchmarks, support 3600.3, resistance 3699.6/3731.5–3737.8/3793.9.
• RTY above daily YSFG/MSFG/WSFG F0%, daily UTrend versus weekly DTrend, rising 200-day benchmark, declining 55/100-day benchmarks, support 2723.3, resistance 2887.2/2931.2/3101.8.
• FDAX YSFG/MSFG upward, daily WSFG upward, above all daily benchmarks, daily upward pivots versus weekly DTrend, support 25560/25119/24925, resistance 26246/26255/26847.

Overall State

• Short-Term: Neutral
• Intermediate-Term: Neutral
• Long-Term: Bullish

Conclusion

Daily recoveries in EMD, RTY, and FDAX contrast with NQ’s DTrend/LoLo structure and ES’s position beneath the MSFG. YM retains upward daily pivots above monthly F0%. Weekly corrective swings remain evident across ES, NQ, YM, RTY, and FDAX, limiting cross-index directional alignment. Rising longer-term benchmarks and yearly grid structures preserve the broader upward context, while EMD’s daily long-term rating remains neutral. Nearby pivot resistance and unresolved daily-versus-weekly trend differences define the current consolidation and recovery structure.

Note: Intra-day counter-trend pullbacks or retracements may occur, HTF is context for informational usage and market structure. Glossary: Session Fib Grids periods of YSFG:’Yearly’, MSFG:’Monthly’, WSFG:’Weekly’

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