The markets gapped down on the NFP/Unemployment Rate data (plus Trade Balance) and went even lower initially before working their way back up to the opening area for the close. NASDAQ volume was 1.5 billion shares.

Net ticks: +19.5 ticks.

As usual, let’s start by taking a look at the ES and NQ with our market directional lines, VWAP, and Comber on the 5-minute chart from today’s session:

ES and NQ Opening and Institutional Range Plays:

ES Opening Range Play triggered short at A and worked:

NQ Opening Range Play triggered short at A and worked:

ES Tradesight Institutional Range Play:

NQ Tradesight Institutional Range Play:

ES: