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US Pre-Market Outlook: S&P 500 at Key Resistance - NVIDIA, VIX & JOLTS in Focus
Thursday, August 6, 2026The U.S. market enters the session with cautious optimism—but major technical and options-driven levels could define the next move.
In this pre-market outlook, we break down the key catalysts impacting the S&P 500 futures (ES), Nasdaq-100 (NQ), NVIDIA (NVDA), VIX, and Gold. With the S&P 500 near critical resistance, NVIDIA approaching the $210 gamma level, and the JOLTS job openings report ahead, volatility could increase quickly.
* S&P 500 resistance near 7,650 and support around 7,525 * Nasdaq-100 breakout potential above 29,250 * NVIDIA’s gamma magnet at $210 and possible move toward $220
* VIX risk trigger above 17 and critical stress level near 19.50 * Gold momentum levels and the impact of the U.S. dollar and yields * The potential market reaction to the JOLTS employment report
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