The Markets Breakout Is Real: Key Levels and Strategy

We've been watching this setup develop for days, and it's finally playing out.

US payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be limited by job losses related to the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants. More here: 4 related reports from independent outlets are tracked below.

What We Know So Far

1. US payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be... — via x US payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be limited by job losses related to the termination of Temporary 2. US payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be... — via @ReutersBiz US payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be limited by job losses related to the termination of Temporary 3. US payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be... — via @Reuters US payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be limited by job losses related to the termination of Temporary 4. Exclusive: Chinese banks have been buying US Treasuries over the past few months after lifting dollar deposit rates, moves that could hel... — via @Reuters Exclusive: Chinese banks have been buying US Treasuries over the past few months after lifting dollar deposit rates, moves that could help slow gains in the yuan and which come amid a spike in US yiel 5. Exclusive: Chinese banks have been buying US Treasuries over the past few months after lifting dollar deposit rates, moves that could hel... — via x Exclusive: Chinese banks have been buying US Treasuries over the past few months after lifting dollar deposit rates, moves that could help slow gains in the yuan and which come amid a spike in US yiel

Quick Stats

| Assets in focus | | | Avg sentiment score | +0.24 (bullish) |

The Contrarian Angle

Every rally needs buyers, and eventually they run out. The risk here is that the market is getting overextended on a short-term basis. Watch for signs of exhaustion: declining volume on new highs, bearish divergences on RSI, or a failure to hold breakout levels on a retest. If you're late to the party, the asymmetry isn't as favorable. Consider scaling in rather than going all-in.

Your Game Plan

• Key resistance: Watch for breakout confirmations with volume. If we break and hold, the next leg up could be swift.
• Entry strategy: Look for pullbacks to prior resistance (now support) for higher-R:R entries.
• Risk management: Trail stops below the most recent higher low. Don't let a winner turn into a loser.
• Catalyst calendar: Check the economic calendar for events that could accelerate this move.

Stay sharp. The market rewards preparation over prediction.

--- Sources: x, @ReutersBiz, @Reuters · Analysis by Markitel Market Intelligence · September 4, 2026