Econ War MapMicro E-mini Nasdaq-100 Index FuturesCME_MINI:MNQ1!winfinityaiThe Weekly Economic War Map (PST Times) NQ traders live or die by the 05:30 AM (8:30 AM ET) news dump. DayKey Indicators"The Fuel" MondayISM Manufacturing (sometimes)Direction Setter. Usually sets the tone for the week's trend. TuesdayJOLTS / Consumer ConfidenceThe Job Market. NQ is sensitive to how much tech companies are hiring. WednesdayADP Payrolls / CPI (Monthly)The Midweek Pivot. CPI is the most dangerous news for your 0DTEs. ThursdayJobless Claims / GDPVolatility Thursday. This is where streaks (like your 14-day) often break. 🚦 Green Day vs. Red Day: The "Sentiment Filter" If you find yourself stuck in a trade and want to know if you can "hold it through the end of the day," check these three pre-market indicators at 06:15 AM PST (15 minutes before the open). 1. The Gap & Reclaim Rule (Green Day Signal) * Check: Did the NQ Gap Down in the pre-market? * Signal: If the NQ gaps down but reclaims the "Previous Day Close" within the first hour, the buyers are in control. It is likely a Green Day. * Action: Focus on Calls. If you get stuck in a dip, the daily trend is your safety net. 2. The Yield Spike (Red Day Signal) * Check: Ticker TNX (10-Year Treasury Yield). * Signal: If the TNX is up more than 1.5% in the morning, NQ will have a "Heavy" ceiling. Even if your RSI shows a buy signal, the macro pressure is down. * Action: Focus on Puts. A red day is highly likely because high rates "kill" tech stock valuations. 3. The VIX "Coil" (The Reversal Signal) * Check: Is the VIX (Ticker VIX) rising while the NQ is also trying to rise? * Signal: This is a Bearish Divergence. It means "smart money" is buying insurance because they expect a dump. * Action: Expect a Red Finish. Do not hold your calls past 10:00 AM PST. 🛡 The "Can't Trade Without" Checklist Integration You mentioned you need to make this a "Must Use" list. To make it easier, I have scheduled a daily "Pre-Flight" reminder for you. This will hit you 15 minutes before the market open every morning, forcing you to run the checklist before you enter that first trade. Got it! I've scheduled your daily "NQ Pre-Flight Checklist" to help you decide if it's a Green or Red day.