ES MES Futures Trading: Key Levels, Tips, Technical Analysis. Monday "AM Briefing"

Preparing ES Emini & MES Micros Traders
For Our Emini and Micros Futures Trading Room



The futures market faces key economic events this week, including the JOLTS job report, CPI, and PPI, which are expected to drive market volatility. ES and MES charts indicate a controlled downtrend, with resistance levels rejecting bullish attempts. Overnight analysis shows Bears maintaining control, reinforcing the likelihood of further downside unless liquidity-driven reversals occur. Traders are advised to remain cautious and use structured trade plans to navigate market movements efficiently. RESOURCES:
            
▶️ Free "Futures Foundations Course"             
▶️ Membership Options      
▶️Youtube Community Updates             
▶️ Website for ES MES Trading Room (Back Up)


TRANSCRIPT:

Welcome ES MES Futures Traders

Welcome to the AM Briefing video presented by MicrosTrader.com, where together we trade better!

Good Morning, Traders!

Good morning, everybody! This is the AM Briefing #377.

This Week's Scripture

"Mankind, he has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God."

— Micah 6:8

When I saw that Micah was the scripture for this week, I realized I didn't know a single verse from Micah off the top of my head—so this will be our Tip of the Day and Scripture Tip of the Day!

Do You Have a Trade Plan?

Do you have a trade plan? If you're a member of my group, you have access to a free template that integrates with a free Airtable account, giving you both a Trade Tracker and Trade Journal. It’s super easy to implement, and it’s yours forever as part of your membership.

A Mental Game Trick: You Always Have a Position

Here’s a little mental game for you—you always have a position. You don’t always need to be looking for an entry or feel like you must be in a trade. Why? Because cash is a position. Not being long or short does not mean you're not in a position. You’ve decided that cash is the best position for you today.

So, release the need to always be in a trade. Cash is a conscious capital preservation position.

Like, Subscribe & Stay Notified

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News Drivers This Week

Here’s what’s moving the markets this week:

  • Tuesday: JOLTS Job Report
  • Wednesday: CPI is back in town!
  • Thursday: The day after CPI + PPI
  • Friday: Consumer Sentiment & Inflation Expectations

I believe Monday and Tuesday are definite trade days. Friday is a Level 10 Trade Day. We will be live for the CPI and PPI candles on Wednesday and Thursday.

Live Market Coverage & Central Time Zone

We typically go live 15 minutes before major news events. Here’s the schedule:

  • JOLTS (Tuesday) → 30 minutes after the market opens
  • CPI (Wednesday) → 1 hour before the market opens
  • PPI (Thursday) → 1 hour before the market opens
  • Consumer Sentiment (Friday) → 30 minutes after the market opens

Earnings Snapshot

Nothing major in terms of market-moving earnings, but I’ve provided a screenshot from Earnings Whisper if you'd like to review it yourself. You can check their Twitter page for live updates.

ES Chart – Where Are We At?

Last night, we marked our levels on the weekly chart using a volume profile from the COVID low. Here’s what I found:

  • Value Area High (Near a previous all-time high)
  • Point of Control (POC) (Anchored VWAP aligns with this)
  • Value Area Low

This setup gives us three critical levels to watch. The previous all-time high is a double-tested backside—if price comes back for a third test, will it bounce to new highs or break through?

Overnight Bull-Bear Scorecard

Let’s analyze the overnight session:

  • ✅ Trend Line → Bears Win
  • ✅ VWAP Positioning → Bears Win
  • ✅ Overnight Halfback → Bears Win
  • ✅ Yesterday’s Range → Bears Control
  • ✅ Index Open Positioning → Bears Edge

Bottom line: The Bears are in control.

Great Bulls know where the Bears are, and great Bears know where the Bulls are.

If you’re looking for an ES/MES Futures Trading Group, check us out at MicrosTrader.com!

MORE INFORMATION:

KEYWORDS:

ES Futures, MES Futures, Emini trading, Micro Emini, day trading, futures trading, market analysis, technical analysis, trading strategy, trade plan, volume profile, VWAP, CPI report, PPI report, JOLTS report, consumer sentiment, stock market news, trading room, price action, support and resistance, anchored VWAP, weekly chart, market trends, trade execution, risk management.

SUMMARY:

  • ✅ This Week’s Market Drivers: JOLTS, CPI, PPI, and Consumer Sentiment will shape market movements. Wednesday and Thursday are key event days.
  • ✅ ES Chart Insights: Volume profile analysis from the COVID low highlights key levels—Value Area High, POC, and Value Area Low. The market remains in a controlled downtrend.
  • ✅ Overnight Session Recap: Bears dominate the market, with lower highs, lower lows, and multiple failed bullish attempts.
  • ✅ Trading Strategy: Watch for liquidity grabs before considering long positions. Market structure suggests a controlled decline rather than a collapse.
  • ✅ Stay Connected: Join MicrosTrader.com for live sessions, in-depth analysis, and trade tracking tools. Stay green, my friends! 🚀

Wall Street Journal-Style Summary

The futures market faces key economic events this week, including the JOLTS job report, CPI, and PPI, which are expected to drive market volatility. ES and MES charts indicate a controlled downtrend, with resistance levels rejecting bullish attempts. Overnight analysis shows Bears maintaining control, reinforcing the likelihood of further downside unless liquidity-driven reversals occur. Traders are advised to remain cautious and use structured trade plans to navigate market movements efficiently.



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