Monday, February 23, 2026 – Tony’s Pre-Market Playbook

New Week — Same Range, Fresh Opportunity
by Tony Rago

New week, new opportunity to make money 💪 We’re still locked inside this broader range, and ES is once again pressing up against 6,900 — a level that carries more weight than most realize. We opened 2026 at 6,902, so this area isn’t just psychological, it’s structural. Holding above it would signal acceptance back above the yearly open, while rejection keeps this market rotational and headline-driven. Meanwhile, NQ is still sitting more than 500 points below its yearly open — a clear sign that tech hasn’t fully regained leadership. Until that changes, expect push-and-pull rather than clean expansion.

There’s also real headline risk in this tape — tariffs, policy chatter, and macro crosscurrents can move this thing quickly. In environments like this, reaction matters more than prediction. If we open above 6,900 and hold, buyers may finally build momentum. If not, we’re right back into range-bound trade where fades and tactical patience win the day. Stay alert, stay flexible, and let the market tip its hand before you press. 📈

👉 Full breakdown is inside today’s Pre-Market Playbook. Check it out here and trade it smart.


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