MES Futures Trading System | Friday AM Briefing
☀️ AM BRIEFING It was NFP Friday and the session began with cautionary tones about the day's volatility potential. Only two Battle Plan trades were published the night before, with the first entry sitting 114 points away from current levels. The previous day's trading had executed well with successful long positions and a profitable short that delivered 50 points. Current market conditions showed ES pushing toward the bottom of its established range, creating a challenging setup for new trades. NFP Friday calls for "Friday rules on steroids" - consider one trade maximum, protect existing weekly gains, and avoid trading entirely if up only small amounts for the week. NFP Release Reaction Analysis The Non-Farm Payroll release generated a moderate reaction with ES moving down approximately 40 points rather than the anticipated "monster candle" of 100-200 points seen on previous major data releases. The muted reaction suggested either the data was wit...