Nq futures forecasts remain mildly bullish with

NQ futures forecasts remain mildly bullish with target zones near 18,400, conditional on continued strength in the technology ETF flows—a key driver for index futures performance. August’s trading landscape, shaped by the employment report’s miss and prior-month revisions, has sparked debate about a potential market correction, amplified by tariff uncertainties and no FOMC meeting until September 17. Low liquidity from summer vacations can exaggerate price swings during events like the August 13 CPI release or new tariffs, making navigation tricky. Yet, the Nasdaq’s historical seasonal pattern shows a consistent August rally, often dipping early before climbing into mid-September. Will you leverage this seasonal edge to trade smarter with Nasdaq futures, QQQ ETFs, or stocks like Apple, or let volatility catch you unprepared? Pair this insight with technicals like QQQ’s 50 SMA support and disciplined risk management to avoid the panicked crowd. E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures (NQ) offer liquid benchmark contracts to manage exposure to the 100 leading non-financial U.S. large-cap companies that make up the Nasdaq-100. The E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures contract is $20 x the Nasdaq-100 index and has a minimum tick of 0.25 index points. Delayed data for E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures displayed in the table below includes for the open, high and low prices and volume for the active contracts. Strength in NQ futures correlates with falling U.S. Treasury yields, providing tailwinds for growth stocks. Quantitative models place fair value range between 18,240–18,360 for the coming week.