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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Post-FOMC liquidation in S&P futures reversed into a failed breakdown, signaling institutional accumulation above key support ahead of big tech earnings.
- Oil price jumps driven by Iran tensions are weighing on broad market sentiment, keeping equity indices locked in a volatile chop.
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02 / The briefing
01 / main
Institutions Trap Shorts in ES After FOMC Flush
The takeaway: Post-FOMC selling flushed S&P futures down to 7,324 before institutional dip buyers stepped in. The rapid recovery past 7,418 triggered a failed breakdown back above 7,450 ahead of major mega-tech earnings.
Concrete details
- ES plunged from the 7,470s to 7,324 post-FOMC before surging back above 7,450.
- S&P futures breached the June 11th low of 7,325 by a single point before reclaiming 7,425.
Why it matters for this reader: As an equity index trader, failed breakdowns around key central bank catalysts offer distinct risk-defined long entries before tech earnings hit.
Original sourcesAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion
02 / main
Earnings Chop and Iran Geopolitics Elevate Volatility
The takeaway: Choppy price action is dominating equity indices as traders process tech earnings drops alongside elevated oil prices from ongoing Iran tensions. Broad weakness in mega-cap tech keeps index charts on high alert.
Concrete details
- IWM rejected resistance at 296, dropping toward a key support target at 291.5.
- KEEL surged 17% in two days, rising from a 4.22 entry to 5.09 after hours.
Why it matters for this reader: Given your cross-asset focus on energy and equities, oil spikes paired with tech selling signal tight stop management across index puts.
Original sourcesVolume Stocks
03 / main
Failed Breakdowns Drive Institutional S&P Accumulation
The takeaway: Institutional buyers frequently capitalize on headline-driven liquidations by sweeping prior lows to trap short sellers. Recent overnight flushes down to 7,460 paved the way for upside continuation through key pivot targets.
Concrete details
- S&P futures dropped from 7,540 to the 7,460s overnight on headline shocks before sweeping 7,482.
- Price action cleared key pivot levels at 7,533 and 7,597 to reach above 7,600.
Why it matters for this reader: Understanding how large institutions absorb retail stop orders during headline sell-offs helps refine execution levels and stop positioning on index swings.
Original sourcesAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade CompanionAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion
04 / main
Tech Indices Test Key Averages Ahead of Apple Earnings
The takeaway: The QQQ is pulling back toward its 200-day moving average, creating distinct options setups across tech names. While individual bullish charts like IBM hold up, failed breakouts in crypto-adjacent stocks warn of broader volatility.
Concrete details
- QQQ is trading down into a chart gap, approaching its 200 EMA key support.
- Bullish momentum patterns remain active in select individual equities including PONY, IBM, and GOOGL.
Why it matters for this reader: If you trade equity or crypto-linked single stocks, monitoring gap fills near major moving averages provides clean conditional triggers.
Original sourcesVolume Stocks
05 / main
Equities Hold Sideways Range as Directional Signals Stall
The takeaway: Stock indices remain stuck in a tight consolidation range without confirming a clear bullish or bearish bias. Market participants are holding back decisive moves while awaiting clearer macro catalysts.
Concrete details
- Major equity indices continue to trade sideways within a narrow range.
- Price action lacks sustained momentum above overhead resistance or below key support levels.
Why it matters for this reader: When equity markets chop sideways, maintaining strictly defined stop losses prevents capital erosion while waiting for a confirmed trend breakout.
Original sourcesSimon’s Substack
Action items
- Monitor S&P futures around 7,418 for dip-buying setups with tight stop losses prior to mega-cap earnings releases.
- Tighten stop loss parameters on cross-asset energy and equity options positions to navigate ongoing geopolitical oil price swings.
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SPX July 13 Plan: Breakout Potential and Institutional Accumulation
- Has SPX Finally Broken Out? July 13 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Included
- Has SPX Finally Broken Out? July 13 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Included
- SPX Has Been Coiled For Weeks. Breakout Incoming? July 10 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- Was Today's Dip All Bears Get In SPX? July 9 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX July 31st Plan: Post-FOMC Dip Buying and Tech Earnings
- Is The Bottom In For SPX? July 31st PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Included
SPX FOMC Dip Trap
- Bulls Tried To Buy The FOMC Dip, But Was It A Trap? July 30 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX FOMC Rangebound
- FOMC Tomorrow. Will SPX Finally Break Its Tight Range? Big Move Ahead. July 29 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- 3 Weeks Today SPX Has Been Rangebound. Will It Leave The Range This Week? July 23 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Selloff Short Squeeze
- Have Bulls Dropped The Ball In SPX? July 28.Adam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Bearish Dip Test
- How Much Dip Do Bears Have Left In SPX? July 27 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Institutional Accumulation
- How Much Dip Do Bears Have Left In SPX? July 27 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Bullish Dip Buying
- Will Bulls Buy Today's SPX Dip? July 24 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
- Will Bulls Buy Today's SPX Dip? July 20 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX July Range Breakout
- The July Range Continues To Mature In SPX. Breakout Close? July 22nd PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Downside Support
- Was That All The Downside SPX Bears Get? July 21st PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Short Trap Rallies
- Will Bulls Buy Today's SPX Dip? July 20 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Tighter Coil
- The Coil In SPX Is Getting Tighter and Tighter. When Will It Breakout? July 17 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Major Move Approach
- SPX Continues To Coil Even Tighter. Major Move Is Close. July 16 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Tight Coil Breakout
- SPX Continues To Coil Tight. Breakout Incoming? July 15 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
SPX Bull Momentum Check
- Are Bulls Running Out Of Steam In SPX? July 14 PlanAdam Mancini's S&P 500 (SPX/ES Futures) Trade Companion · Read, not included
Volume Stocks Options Update: Puts and Calls
- Wednesday UpdateVolume Stocks · Included
- Weekend Newsletter 7/05Volume Stocks · Read, not included
Monday Stock Trading Update
- Monday UpdateVolume Stocks · Read, not included
Weekend Newsletter Stock Gains
- Weekend Newsletter 7/26Volume Stocks · Read, not included
Oil Price Adjustments and Earnings Volatility From Iran Tensions
- Wednesday Update 7/22Volume Stocks · Included
Equities Consolidation and Sideways Movement
- Equities....Simon’s Substack · Included
SKYQ Stock Movement
- Monday Update 7/20Volume Stocks · Read, not included
Iran Tensions Oil Prices
- Weekend Newsletter 7/19Volume Stocks · Read, not included
Discord Alerts Beta
- Wednesday Update 7/15Volume Stocks · Read, not included
SKYQ Support Resistance
- Monday Update 7/13Volume Stocks · Read, not included
Managing Risk Premarket
- Weekend Newsletter 7/12Volume Stocks · Read, not included
SKYQ Limit Buys
- Wednesday Update 7/08Volume Stocks · Read, not included
RDDT ZETA Inside Bars
- Monday Update 7/06Volume Stocks · Read, not included
Holiday Week Volume
- Wednesday Update 7/1Volume Stocks · Read, not included
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