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Thursday July 16 2026 SPY SPX ES Actionable Levels
$SPX dips & defends key level for another push higher. Where must $SPY hold tomorrow?
In yesterday’s letter, we wrote:
For tomorrow, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of 7483, 7514, 7535 and 7562. As long as key supports below us keep holding, we remain biased to the upside and will look for long entries on a dip & defense at 7535 or a direct defense at 7514, and a clean break and hold above 7549 would also offer a long trigger. From there, our initial upside targets are 7562 and 7576”
This is what happened. Our key levels performed excellently today. We had the anticipated breakout at 7549, which propelled the market on a strong upward trajectory, ultimately reaching a high of 7581.50. Following this, we saw a dip and defense at the crucial support level of 7535, where the market dipped to a low of 7526.95 before rebounding strongly. This resilience allowed us to reclaim the 7535 level, pushing through 7549, 7562, and reaching our upper resistance target of 7576 as our ceiling into the close. $SPY ( ▲ 0.4% ) $SPX ( ▲ 0.38% ) $ES_F ( 0.0% )
See how well the levels work?
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Now, as we assess this strong performance - where do we go from here? What levels must we maintain to sustain this bullish momentum?
More in the trade plan below.
Below, we’ll cover the actionable levels, how we played them today and what they mean for the next session.




The breakout above 7549 was a significant bullish signal, and the ability to defend the 7535 support was critical for maintaining the move higher and clearly guiding the way. Always trust the levels.
Now we are sitting in after hours right on the key 7571 support level. What does this mean and where do we go from here? Read below for our trade plan which includes actionable support & resistance levels, outlook for the next session and today’s trade recap.
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Today marked a solid .4% move higher, showcasing the strength of the market.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, we have important retail sales and employment data scheduled before the market opens. Additionally, there will be at least three FOMC members speaking throughout the day, along with a primetime speech by Trump in the evening. These events could potentially impact market dynamics significantly, so we will need to stay alert and ready to adjust our strategies accordingly.
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As readers know trading after a massive move in either direction is risky.
Trying to predict when trend will break is a fool’s game because the trend can be stronger than you ever realize.
Going with the trend is hard because it has already run so far (or dropped) and move may be close to over.
All you can do is pick your entries carefully and with proper position sizing. Trading out 1-3 DTE or further also helps soften the blow.
Yes it will decrease the amount of profit but will greatly help keep you in a trade long enough to see return.
For tomorrow, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of…
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