What are the major technical resistance levels for the Nasdaq 100 (US100) today?

The nearest overhead resistance is the R1 pivot level at 30521.9. Above that, the R2 target sits at 30658.9, while the broader 5-day high rests at 30795.1.

How could upcoming Fed speeches affect tech stocks today?

The market may respond to today's scheduled comments from Federal Reserve officials Cook at 19:25 UTC, Goolsbee at 20:05 UTC, and Kashkari at 22:00 UTC.

Are the different timeframes aligned for the US100?

Yes, technical momentum shows alignment across the daily, H4, and H1 charts, which all currently maintain an upward trend state.

Nasdaq 100 (US100) Technical Analysis: Bulls Eye R1 Resistance

Daily outlook Bullish bias Sep 30, 2026, 13:17 UTC

Nathan BrooksUS Markets & Federal Reserve Analyst · ForexR analyst

The Nasdaq 100 (US100) maintains a confirmed uptrend across all timeframes. A break above R1 resistance could clear the path toward higher intraday targets.

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Price30,465.3

Day change+0.26%

Day range30,237.8 - 30,503.6

ATR (14)449.1

Resistance	Level	Support	Level
R3	30,873.5	S1	30,170.3
R2	30,658.9	S2	29,955.7
R1	30,521.9	S3	29,818.7
Previous day high	30,444.4	Previous day low	30,092.8
20-day high	30,795.1	20-day low	28,744.6
Daily pivot 30,307.3. Data as of 2026-09-30 13:13 UTC; price from a live feed, levels computed from the previous completed daily bar.

Nasdaq 100 (US100) 1-hour chart with the daily pivot at 30,307.3, R1 30,521.9, R2 30,658.9, S1 30,170.3, S2 29,955.7 and the bullish and bearish scenario paths — Nasdaq 100 (US100), 1-hour candles with the daily pivot levels, the range between nearest support and resistance, and both scenario paths. Data as of 2026-09-30 13:13 UTC.

Nasdaq 100 (US100) Maintains Uptrend During London-New York Overlap

Trading in the London and New York overlap session, the Nasdaq 100 (US100) sits at 30465.3, marking a daily gain of 80.5 points, or 0.26%. The index has navigated an intraday span between the day low at 30237.8 and the day high at 30503.6. This 265.8-point move captures 59% of the 14-period ATR of 449.1, indicating relatively restrained daily volatility thus far. This follows the previous day's action, where the index opened at 30292.2, traded through a 351.6-point range from a low of 30092.8 to a high of 30444.4, and finished with yesterday's close of 30384.8.

Trend and Momentum Align

Technical momentum shows complete alignment across the observed timeframes. The daily, H4, and H1 charts all hold an upward trend state. Confirming the broader daily structure, price continues to trade above the daily EMA200 at 27632.2. The 14-period daily RSI sits at 59.9, supporting the prevailing momentum without reaching overextended territory. The shorter-term H4 chart highlights price acting in relation to its EMA20 at 30377.7 and EMA50 at 30241.8, while the H1 chart reveals the EMA20 at 30362.4 and EMA50 at 30356.4.

Technical Assessment: Key Intraday Levels

The nearest support rests at the previous day high of 30444.4. Overhead, the index faces nearest resistance at the R1 level of 30521.9. The 5-day window spans from a low of 30076.2 to a high of 30795.1. Zooming out, the 20-day range outlines a broader structure between a low of 28744.6 and a high of 30795.1. Major psychological boundaries frame the wider landscape, with round levels located below at 30000 and above at 31000.

Bullish and Bearish Scenarios for the US100

In a bullish scenario, a confirmed move above the trigger at R1 (30521.9) could open the way toward the target at R2 (30658.9). This upside view would face invalidation if price retraces to breach the daily pivot at 30307.3.

Conversely, the bearish scenario depends on sellers pushing the index below the S1 trigger at 30170.3. A break here brings the S2 target of 29955.7 into focus. A subsequent recovery above the daily pivot at 30307.3 would invalidate this downside outlook.

Fundamental Catalysts and Federal Reserve Commentary

Today's economic calendar features the US Chicago PMI release at 13:45 UTC, carrying an estimate of 51.2 against a previous 47.1. Later in the session, scheduled speeches from Federal Reserve officials Cook (19:25 UTC), Goolsbee (20:05 UTC), and Kashkari (22:00 UTC) may draw market attention.

Tomorrow, the schedule shifts to the Challenger Job Cuts report at 09:30 UTC and Initial Jobless Claims at 12:30 UTC, carrying an estimate of 200 against a previous 197. A cluster of ISM Manufacturing data follows at 14:00 UTC, including the high-impact PMI release projected at 55 versus a previous 54.6. Accompanying medium-impact ISM components include Prices Paid (estimated at 72.3, previous 71.1), the New Orders Index (previous 53.7), and the Employment Index (previous 51.2). Speeches from Federal Reserve officials Waller, Jefferson, and Bowman are also on tomorrow's slate.

In the newsflow, headlines point to ongoing developments in the AI chip sector, alongside shifting expectations for equity IPOs and the potential cap that yields place on equity rallies, as reported by Reuters and FXEmpire. Media mood reflects a 63% bullish share at a maximum 100 out of 100, though the independent opportunity reading offers a contrasting bearish score of -19.

Looking at the broader financial context at the daily close on September 29, the 2-year US Treasury yield stood at 4.89%, down 3 basis points, while the 10-year yield registered at 5.26%. Turning to the futures market, CFTC Commitments of Traders data as of the week to September 22 shows that speculators added to net long Nasdaq 100 (US100) positions.

Bottom Line

The Nasdaq 100 (US100) maintains a clear structural uptrend supported by agreement across all measured timeframes. Near-term direction hinges on the battle between support at 30444.4 and the R1 resistance level at 30521.9, with late-session Fed speeches carrying the potential to inject fresh volatility.