Overnight tape read into the 18 May 2026 session. Index futures opening with a mixed tone — this is what the chart said overnight, not what anyone on TV thinks should happen today.
| Market | Last | % vs prior session |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (ES) | 7388.25 | -0.29% |
| Nasdaq 100 (NQ) | 29074.75 | -0.21% |
| Gold (GC) | 4539.50 | -0.18% |
| Crude Oil (CL) | 103.01 | +1.25% |
| Euro FX (6E) | 1.16 | -0.02% |
| 10Y T-Note (ZN) | 108.98 | -0.07% |
Pre-market is a level read, not a forecast. Mark the overnight high and low, decide where you'll get long, short, or stand aside before the cash open, and let the news prints come to your levels — not the other way around.