New Month, New Game
by Tony Rago
A new month brings a fresh slate — and overnight volatility is already setting the tone. Big swings in the globex session often bleed into regular trading hours, and that raises the odds of a more dynamic tape today. I’ll be keying off the weekly opens at 6,938 on ES and 25,530 on NQ as my bull/bear lines. Weekly opens tend to act as directional anchors early in the week, so how price behaves around those levels should give us clues about who’s in control. With PMI at 9:45 and ISM at 10:00, patience early on matters — those reports can easily reset momentum.
The plan is simple: let the market open up, let the data hit, and then see how the opening ranges define themselves. Early noise can be tempting, but the real opportunities usually show up once structure forms and intent becomes clearer. If we get acceptance above the opens, momentum trades come into focus; failure and rejection opens the door for rotation. Stay sharp, stay flexible, and let the market come to you — strong weeks often start with disciplined mornings. 💪
👉 Full breakdown is inside today’s Pre-Market Playbook. Check it out here and trade it smart.
