True gap higher; gap rules are in play Better-than-expected earnings reports from Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META), which are up 9% and 7%, respectively Expectation that future headlines will…

True gap lower with 100% net short overnight inventory Today marks the final trading day of April 2025 ADP Employment: 62k vs. 115k expected (prior 155k, revised to 147k) US…

Small non true gap lower President Trump aims to prevent auto duties from being stacked on top of other tariffs. Auto part tariffs will also be softened, according to The…

Small non true gap lower Will there be follow through to last week’s rebound? No economic data releases today Huge week for earnings reports (MSFT, META, AAPL, and AMZN on…

Non true gap lower after some price exploration outside of range SPX cash index closed dead on down trend line from all time highs Nasdaq has broken same trend but…

Flattish open on very balanced overnight inventory China says there are no trade negotiations at present with U.S. and that “all sayings” about bilateral talks should be dismissed; says if…

True gap higher on 100% net long o/n inventory President Trump says he has no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell, that he won’t play hardball with China; and that…

Non true gap higher on net long o/n inventory The Bank of Japan is expected to continue its tightening cycle despite threats to growth from U.S. trade policy. However, the…

True gap lower on 100% net short o/n inventory Concerns about Fed’s independence as NEC Director Hassett says President Trump and team looking into whether the president can fire Fed…

Non true gap higher Overnight inventory very balanced Weekly Continuing Claims 1.885 mln — prior revised to 1.844 mln for 1.850 mln Weekly Initial Claims 215K vs. 225K Briefing.com consensus;…