What is the trend for Nasdaq 100 today?

The overall technical trend is mixed. The daily and 1-hour charts show a mixed state, while the 4-hour trend currently points down.

Where is resistance for the Nasdaq 100?

The nearest resistance level for the index is R1 at 29782.2, followed by the R2 level positioned at 30376.9.

How is the Nasdaq 100 performing today?

The index is currently up 380.6 points, representing a 1.3% gain, and trades at 29568.2 during the overlap of the London and New York sessions.

What are the nearest support levels for US100?

The closest support level is the daily pivot at 29426, followed further down by S1 at 28831.3.

Nasdaq 100 (US100) Forecast Today

Daily outlook Neutral bias Oct 19, 2026, 13:07 UTC

Nathan BrooksUS Markets & Federal Reserve Analyst · ForexR analyst

The Nasdaq 100 trades higher today but faces conflicting trend signals across different timeframes. Short-term direction depends on how price interacts with resistance at 29782.2 and support at 29426.

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Price29,568.2

Day change+1.30%

Day range29,121.5 - 29,620.1

ATR (14)506.9

Resistance	Level	Support	Level
R3	30,733.1	S1	28,831.3
R2	30,376.9	S2	28,475.1
R1	29,782.2	S3	27,880.4
Previous day high	30,020.6	Previous day low	29,069.7
20-day high	31,365.0	20-day low	29,069.7
Daily pivot 29,426.0. Data as of 2026-10-19 13:06 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 29,426.0, R1 29,782.2, R2 30,376.9, S1 28,831.3, S2 28,475.1 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 2026-10-19 13:06 UTC.

Where Nasdaq 100 Stands Now

Currently, the Nasdaq 100 (US100) trades at 29568.2 as the London and New York sessions overlap. The index shows upward momentum today, recording a gain of 380.6 points, which translates to a 1.3% increase from the previous close. Intraday price action spans from a session low of 29121.5 up to a high of 29620.1. This daily range covers 498.6 points, effectively accounting for 98% of the fourteen-day Average True Range, which currently sits at 506.9.

Trend and Momentum

Looking at technical indicators, the Nasdaq 100 presents a neutral outlook as the primary timeframes disagree. The daily chart reflects a mixed state, although the index price successfully holds above the 200-period exponential moving average. Shorter charting intervals show further divergence, with the 4-hour trend pointing down while the 1-hour trend remains in a mixed state. Additionally, the daily Relative Strength Index registers a reading of 35.1.

Levels That Matter

Analyzing the chart for key price barriers, the index sits firmly between the nearest support at the daily pivot of 29426 and the nearest resistance at R1 of 29782.2. Looking at yesterday's close, the previous day high rests at 30020.6, and the previous day low sits at 29069.7. The broader 5-day window tracks a high of 31063.3 and a low of 29069.7. Moving to the 20-day span, the high stands at 31365 with the low matching at 29069.7. Major round numbers are positioned below the current price at 29000 and above at 30000.

Market Scenarios

Under a bullish market scenario, a decisive break above the R1 resistance at 29782.2 would open the way to R2 at 30376.9. A move back below the daily pivot at 29426 would invalidate it. Under a bearish setup, a push below the S1 support level at 28831.3 would open the way to S2 at 28475.1. A move back above the daily pivot at 29426 would invalidate this view.

Catalysts and Context

Scanning the latest news coverage from Market Watch, CNBC International TV, and FXEmpire, market themes focus on a potential rebound in technology shares following recent stumbles, as market participants gauge artificial intelligence credit fears ahead of upcoming corporate earnings. Sentiment data highlights limited media engagement, with news volume registering at just 36% of the 90-day average. The independent opportunity reading presents a score of -57, characterized as bearish.

In the futures market, CFTC Commitments of Traders data for the week to October 13 shows large speculators were net long Nasdaq 100 (US100). Compared to the previous reporting period, these speculators reduced net long Nasdaq 100 (US100) positions. Supplying broader market context, US Treasury yields at the October 16 daily close showed the 2-year yield at 4.74%, representing a drop of 3 basis points, and the 10-year yield printing at 5.09%.

Looking ahead, tomorrow's calendar features several US economic data releases. The ADP Employment Change 4-week average releases at 12:15 UTC. Shortly after, at 12:30 UTC, the market expects Building Permits, carrying an estimate of 1.4, alongside Housing Starts with an estimate of 1.31. Pending Home Sales will follow at 14:00 UTC.

Bottom Line

The Nasdaq 100 currently advances on the day but navigates a landscape of conflicting trend signals across shorter and daily intervals. The immediate directional bias remains neutral as price action develops between the daily pivot and the R1 resistance level.