Friday Finish — Bulls Need to Follow Through
by Tony Rago
Price recovered further from the lows overnight, and inventory is now long heading into the open. The question is whether the bulls can build on that recovery and finish the week strong, or if we slip back lower once again. Buyers need to defend 7,817/7,812 on ES and 31,000 on NQ, then start pushing higher. The breakout levels to watch are 7,862 on ES and 31,333 on NQ. If buyers can clear those levels and hold above them, we could see another leg higher. But if support gives way, that overnight recovery could quickly lose steam.
Keep an eye on crude, too. It’s back above 91.50, and if oil starts rallying again, it could put a ceiling on any attempt to push higher. With long overnight inventory, watch how price behaves around those support levels and let the opening range tell us whether buyers have enough conviction to follow through. No need to force it on a Friday — wait for the levels to confirm the move, manage risk, and take what the market gives you. Let’s finish the week strong! 💪
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Until next time,
Tony
