ES Daily Market Summary

March 13 | PPI & Jobless Claims Incoming!

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Another high-impact trading day ahead! With PPI and jobless claims on the calendar, expect increased volatility and sharp reactions.

📌 Yesterday’s CPI data fueled a strong rally to 5668 before reversing and tagging our bear target at 5557. The big question now: Is balance returning after seven days of selling, or will PPI trigger another leg down?

Market Overview & Key Events

  • PPI & Jobless Claims – High Impact News

  • Yesterday’s action: Volatile range around 5598 LIS

  • Buyers broke the daily OTFD at 5651 → Possible balance shift?

  • First time in 7 days that Open & Settle closed higher than the prior session.

10-Day Volume Profile

  • Value area dropping slightly, but buildup under 5630 is growing

  • Double distribution forming – Clear battle between buyers & sellers

10 Day VP

Weekly & Daily Chart Structure

  • Weekly VP narrowing → Market coiling for a breakout move.

  • Volume concentrated below POC – Lining up with last week’s VA range extension.

  • Staying below 5609 (September POC) could signal continued weakness.

  • OTFD at 5651 tapped out – Balance could be forming.

Order Flow & Delta (2H Chart)

  • Market ranging between 5533 and 5675

  • Aggressive buyers/sellers at extremes – Waiting for PPI reaction.

  • Watch reactions at key levels—whichever side breaks first sets today’s tone.

📌 The first impulsive move post-PPI is often the fakeout. Stay sharp.

NY TPO & Session Structure

  • TPO stayed inside Tuesday’s range – No breakout yet.

  • Most volume built above 5590 POC

  • Open above 5590 = Sellers taking a break

1-Hour Chart & Strike Prices

  • Strike prices tightening: 5650 (High), 5575 (Low) – Typical PPI range behavior.

  • Volume buildup between 5630-5580 – Expect chop inside this zone.

Game Plan: Bulls vs. Bears

📌 LIS: 5612 (Volume Build-up POC)

Bullish Plan:

  • Hold above 5612 for continuation.

  • Longs from 5622 → 5650 → 5675 → 5700.

Bearish Plan:

  • Stay below 5612 for further downside.

  • Shorts from 5596 → 5575 → 5552 → 5525.

📌 Play the levels—don’t force trades in chop.

1Hr chart and Gameplan

Final Thoughts & Warnings

🚨 Big news day—PPI will shake things up! 🚨

📌 Trading survival tips for today:

  • Stick to your plan – Don’t react emotionally to volatility.

  • Wait for stabilization – Let the market show its hand first.

  • Manage risk – High volatility = Bigger potential moves.

  • Be patient – The second move is often the real move.

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