AM Trader Brief — 2026-02-25

AM Trader Brief — 2026-02-25

Overnight / Pre-market in 10 lines

  • The week’s theme is still cross-asset whipsaw: early-week volatility has faded somewhat, but headline + Fed-speak remains the dominant impulse driver. Source: FXStreet (Feb 25).
  • FXStreet says US equities rallied Tuesday and US stock index futures were flat early Wednesday in Europe. Source: FXStreet (Feb 25).
  • FXStreet snapshot: USD Index near 97.70 in the European morning (described as “in the red”). Source: FXStreet (Feb 25).
  • Tariffs/trade-policy remains live: FXStreet notes Trump’s State of the Union comments framed tariffs as part of the “economic turnaround” and that partners want to keep existing deals despite the Supreme Court ruling. Treat as gap-risk for NQ/ES and USD impulse for GC/CL. Source: FXStreet (Feb 25).
  • Gold is still trading like a macro headline asset: FXStreet says gold fell >1% Tuesday, held above $5,100, and was pushing back toward $5,200 Wednesday. Source: FXStreet (Feb 25).
  • Rates focus: Treasury supply remains part of the afternoon volatility map; RTT reports this month’s note auction sizes as $70B 5Y and $44B 7Y (after $69B 2Y). Source: RTTNews (Feb 2026).
  • The 2Y auction (Tuesday) printed a 3.455% high yield per investingLive; today/tomorrow’s supply can matter for real-time equity beta (NQ) if yields jump. Source: investingLive (Feb 24).
  • Trading posture: because the US calendar is lighter today, expect flow-driven rotation punctuated by Fed headline spikes.
  • Playbook stays simple: track VWAP + overnight range first; only press trend trades after acceptance (not wicks).
  • NQ should remain the best “rates-stress detector” vs ES; if NQ fades while ES holds, treat it as a yields-led warning.

Today’s catalysts (ET)

  • Econ: FXStreet flags no high-impact US data releases on the calendar today. Source: FXStreet (Feb 25).
  • Fed: Market focus is likely to stay on Fed policymaker comments (timing can shift). Source: FXStreet (Feb 25).
  • Rates supply: 5Y and 7Y note supply remains in play this week (sizes: $70B 5Y / $44B 7Y). Source: RTTNews (Feb 2026); investingLive (Feb 24).
  • Headlines: tariff/trade-policy updates remain “always on.” Source: FXStreet (Feb 25).

Trade plans (futures)

NQ — Plan

  • Bias: Slight bullish if yields stay contained; otherwise expect two-way rotation (fade extensions).
  • Key levels: Overnight high (ONH) / overnight low (ONL) / prior day high / prior day low / RTH VWAP / first-hour opening range.
  • 08:00–16:00 (if-then): If NQ reclaims VWAP after the open and then accepts above ONH (break + hold + clean retest), then look for trend-continuation long (press only after acceptance). If it spikes above ONH and fails back under VWAP, treat it as failed auction → rotation short toward mid/ONL.
  • 20:00–23:00 (if-then): If evening trade holds above VWAP/POC and doesn’t revisit ONL, bias leans continuation. If it keeps rejecting VWAP and can’t hold the midpoint, expect mean reversion and keep targets tighter.
  • Invalidation: Multiple failed VWAP reclaims + acceptance below the opening range.

ES — Plan

  • Bias: Neutral-to-slight bullish; ES can grind while NQ chops, but only if it holds above value.
  • Key levels: ONH / ONL / prior day high / prior day low / RTH VWAP / prior settlement area.
  • 08:00–16:00 (if-then): If ES holds above VWAP and makes higher lows while NQ stabilizes, then look for grind-up continuation into prior day high. If ES loses VWAP and accepts below (not just a wick), treat it as range rotation back toward ONL/prior day low.
  • 20:00–23:00 (if-then): If ES holds above VWAP and the range contracts, continuation is favored (slow). If it cannot reclaim VWAP, plan for mean reversion and avoid “breakout chasing” in thin liquidity.
  • Invalidation: A breakout attempt above prior day high that quickly rejects back into value.

CL — Plan

  • Bias: Neutral; likely flow-driven unless a fresh tariff/geopolitical headline hits.
  • Key levels: ONH / ONL / prior day high / prior day low / RTH VWAP / prior settlement.
  • 08:00–16:00 (if-then): If CL holds above VWAP and stops making lower highs, bias is continuation long (targets toward ONH/prior high). If it can’t hold VWAP and repeatedly snaps back inside the overnight range, prioritize mean reversion (fade extremes back to mid).
  • 20:00–23:00 (if-then): If evening session stays below VWAP with repeated failures, lean mean-reversion short; if it reclaims and holds VWAP without revisiting ONL, flip to continuation.
  • Invalidation: A “breakout” that re-enters and then accepts back inside the overnight range (chop risk).

GC — Plan

  • Bias: Conditional bullish while above range support; gold remains real-yield / USD sensitive.
  • Key levels: ONH / ONL / prior day high / prior day low / RTH VWAP / Asia high/low.
  • 08:00–16:00 (if-then): If GC reclaims VWAP and USD/yields stop firming, expect trend-continuation long behavior (don’t chase; wait for acceptance). If GC fails at VWAP while USD firms, treat it as sell-the-rips back toward mid/ONL.
  • 20:00–23:00 (if-then): If GC holds above the midpoint and makes higher lows, continuation is favored; if it loses midpoint and can’t reclaim, expect mean reversion toward ONL.
  • Invalidation: Acceptance below ONL (not a stop-run wick).

Execution checklist (today)

  • Keep your map tight: VWAP + ONH/ONL + prior day high/low.
  • With a lighter US data calendar, avoid forcing trades in VWAP chop; wait for acceptance.
  • Treat Fed headlines as the day’s “event risk” (size down if you can’t react).
  • Watch DXY + yields as the immediate driver for GC and the “risk-on/off switch” for NQ.
  • If NQ can’t hold reclaim attempts while ES stays bid, take that as a rates-stress warning.

Sources (for the specific figures/headlines referenced):


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早盘交易员简报 — 2026-02-25

隔夜 / 盘前(10 条要点)

  • 本周主线仍是跨资产来回扫动:周初的剧烈波动有所缓和,但标题消息 + 美联储表态仍是最主要的驱动。**来源:**FXStreet(2 月 25 日)。
  • FXStreet 提到:美股周二走强,而周三欧洲早盘美股股指期货大致持平。**来源:**FXStreet(2 月 25 日)。
  • FXStreet 快照:欧洲早盘 美元指数(DXY)在 97.70 附近(文中描述为“偏弱/在红盘”)。**来源:**FXStreet(2 月 25 日)。
  • 关税/贸易政策仍在:FXStreet 引述特朗普国情咨文相关表态,将关税描述为“经济好转”的原因之一,并称贸易伙伴希望维持既有协议;对 NQ/ES 是跳空风险,对 GC/CL 更偏美元冲击。**来源:**FXStreet(2 月 25 日)。
  • 黄金仍像宏观标题资产在交易:FXStreet 称金价周二下跌超过 1%,但仍守住 $5,100 上方,周三回升指向 $5,200。**来源:**FXStreet(2 月 25 日)。
  • 利率与供给:国债供给仍可能影响下午的波动;RTT 报道本月拍卖规模为 $70B 5Y$44B 7Y(以及 $69B 2Y)。**来源:**RTTNews(2026 年 2 月)。
  • 2 年期拍卖(周二)据 investingLive 报道最高中标利率 3.455%;今天/明天的供给若推动收益率上行,会直接影响 NQ 的风险偏好。**来源:**investingLive(2 月 24 日)。
  • 交易姿态:在美国高影响数据较少的日子里,更容易出现资金流驱动的轮动,但会被美联储标题打断。
  • 继续用“最少变量”的计划:先看 VWAP + 隔夜区间;只有在出现接受/站稳后才加仓做趋势。
  • NQ 仍是“利率压力探测器”:若 NQ 走弱而 ES 仍强,优先按收益率驱动的预警处理。

今日催化剂(美东时间)

  • 宏观数据:FXStreet 指出今天美国日历没有高影响数据。**来源:**FXStreet(2 月 25 日)。
  • 美联储:市场注意力大概率仍在联储官员讲话(时间可能变化)。**来源:**FXStreet(2 月 25 日)。
  • 利率供给:本周 5Y/7Y 仍在拍卖窗口(规模:$70B 5Y / $44B 7Y)。**来源:**RTTNews(2026 年 2 月);investingLive(2 月 24 日)。
  • **标题风险:**关税/贸易政策更新仍是“常驻催化剂”。**来源:**FXStreet(2 月 25 日)。

交易计划(期货)

NQ — 计划

  • 偏向:若收益率受控则轻微偏多;否则更像双向轮动(偏向做延伸后的回落/回归)。
  • **关键价位:**隔夜高点(ONH)/ 隔夜低点(ONL)/ 前一日高点 / 前一日低点 / RTH VWAP / 首小时开盘区间。
  • 08:00–16:00(if-then):如果 NQ 开盘后收复 VWAP,随后在 ONH 上方形成接受(突破→持有→回踩确认),则寻找趋势延续多单。如果冲高穿越 ONH 但很快跌回 VWAP 下方,按假突破失败 → 轮动做空回到中位/ONL。
  • 20:00–23:00(if-then):若夜盘能在 VWAP/POC 上方站稳且不回踩 ONL,偏延续;若反复被 VWAP 压回且守不住中位,偏向均值回归,目标更短。
  • **失效条件:**多次收复 VWAP 失败 + 在开盘区间下方形成接受。

ES — 计划

  • **偏向:**中性到轻微偏多;ES 可能比 NQ 更“抗震”,但前提是维持在价值区之上。
  • **关键价位:**ONH / ONL / 前一日高点 / 前一日低点 / RTH VWAP / 前结算区域。
  • 08:00–16:00(if-then):如果 ES 守住 VWAP并抬高低点,同时 NQ 稳定,则更像磨上行延续,目标指向前一日高点。若 ES 失守 VWAP 且在下方接受(不只是影线),则按区间轮动回到 ONL/前一日低点。
  • **20:00–23:00(if-then):**若夜盘 ES 守住 VWAP 且波动收敛,偏延续(节奏偏慢);若收不回 VWAP,则更适合做均值回归,避免在流动性较薄时追突破。
  • **失效条件:**尝试突破前一日高点后快速被打回价值区内。

CL — 计划

  • **偏向:**中性;若无新标题,更多是资金流与风险偏好驱动。
  • **关键价位:**ONH / ONL / 前一日高点 / 前一日低点 / RTH VWAP / 前结算。
  • 08:00–16:00(if-then):如果 CL 站稳 VWAP 上方且不再走出更低高点,偏向延续做多(目标看向 ONH/前高)。若站不稳 VWAP 且反复回到隔夜区间内,优先做均值回归(从极值回到中位)。
  • 20:00–23:00(if-then):若夜盘持续在 VWAP 下方且多次上冲失败,偏均值回归空;若收复并守住 VWAP 且不回踩 ONL,则转为延续。
  • 失效条件:看似突破但又回到隔夜区间并在区间内接受(震荡风险上升)。

GC — 计划

  • 偏向:条件型偏多;黄金对实际利率/美元仍高度敏感。
  • **关键价位:**ONH / ONL / 前一日高点 / 前一日低点 / RTH VWAP / 亚洲时段高低。
  • 08:00–16:00(if-then):如果 GC 收复 VWAP,且美元/收益率不再走强,更像趋势延续多(不追涨,等接受)。若 GC 在 VWAP 附近受压同时美元走强,按逢高回落回到中位/ONL。
  • **20:00–23:00(if-then):**若夜盘守住中位并抬高低点,偏延续;若跌破中位且收不回,则偏向回到 ONL 的均值回归。
  • **失效条件:**在 ONL 下方形成接受(非扫止损影线)。

执行检查清单(今天)

  • 今日地图保持紧凑:VWAP + ONH/ONL + 前一日高/低
  • 数据不多的日子,谨防 VWAP 附近震荡;别强行交易,等接受。
  • 美联储标题当作今日“事件风险”(无法及时反应就减仓)。
  • DXY + 收益率:它们是 GC 的直接驱动,也是 NQ 的风险开关。
  • 若 NQ 收复失败而 ES 仍强,按利率压力预警处理。

来源(本文引用的具体数据/标题):