Futures Traders: Navigate Bank Earnings, CPI, and AI Conferences with Precision

Trump’s China tariff threat sent ES and NQ sharply lower. With the shutdown delaying CPI and bank earnings dominating, futures traders must act with precision.

Key Setups:

• GC Futures: Safe-haven demand rising watch 4000 as support
• NQ: Volatile around ASML/TSMC reports and AI conferences
• ES: Banking earnings will dictate direction fade failed breakouts

Critical Dates:

• Tue–Wed: JPMorgan, Goldman, BofA, Morgan Stanley
• Wed: ASML earnings
• Thu: TSMC + Retail Sales (if released)
• Fri: Fed blackout begins no new positions

Your Protocol:

• Avoid overnight holds Tue–Thu
• Use trailing stops on GC and NQ
• Never violate your daily loss limit

In data-scarce weeks, price structure not headlines is your guide.