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Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Tony’s Pre-Market Playbook

Econ Sparks Early Selling
by Tony Rago

Pre-market econ has sellers pressing lower, and I’m watching the U SETTLE levels — 24,568 on NQ and 6,658 on ES — for clues. That’s the zone where a reversal could kick in, but don’t get too anticipatory on the dip buy. Let the tape prove it.

We’ve got good volatility, so there will be setups all day. No need to chase — wait for your spots, execute clean, and manage risk. Let’s be safe and crush it today.

Full breakdown is inside today’s Pre-Market Playbook. Read it here and come prepared.

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