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US equity futures see a positive open. European markets have opened with gains. Asian markets traded mostly lower. Market is seeing another rangebound day for the S&P with overall sentiment remaining fragile. Some dovish Fedspeak also needs digestion.

Companies mentioned: AT&T, Bank of America, Porch Group

US equity futures were mostly weaker, with the S&P 500 down about 0.1% after a mixed session on Monday that left the index confined to a narrow 25‑point range. Bonds were broadly firmer: the US 10‑year yield fell roughly 4 bps to 5.2%, while gilts and Bund yields eased about 4 bps to 5.4% and 3.4%, respectively. The dollar weakened against major currencies following yesterday’s gains. Crude oil pulled back from overnight highs, sliding about 1.7%, while gold and silver ticked up slightly. Bitcoin climbed, reversing earlier losses. AI trade is under scrutiny after reports that China’s Changxin Memory Technologies has advanced rapidly in memory c...

US equity futures ticked higher, with the S&P 500 advancing about 0.3% following a mostly positive week. Bond markets were subdued — trading in JGBs and Treasuries was absent because of public holidays in Japan and the United States. The dollar strengthened against the yen, the Australian dollar and the Swiss franc, while remaining largely unchanged elsewhere. Crude oil fell about 0.8%, gold eased slightly, and Bitcoin is recovering from a near one‑month low. Geopolitics feeding directly into energy and inflation expectations. President Trump's announcement of Russian diesel supply deal, temporary sanctions relief until April, and claimed Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire lacks Krem...

US equity futures are firm, with S&P higher. Treasury moves were mixed: the 10‑year yield ticked up 1bp to 5.2% after Treasuries tightened across the curve on Thursday. Gilts and Bunds were weaker, falling about 5bps and 4bps to 5.4% and 3.5% respectively. The dollar softened against major European currencies and the Australian dollar but strengthened versus the Japanese yen. Oil slipped—the WTI benchmark was down roughly 0.6%, trading near $91/bbl—while gold advanced and industrial metals rose. Bitcoin moved lower. Equity market sentiment is benefiting from stabilization in bond markets. Treasury rally coincided with pullback in oil after comments from Trump...

US equity futures are indicating a lower open today. European equity markets have opened lower, following weaker Asian market trades. Recovering crude flows have been a press focus though kinetic activity is picking up with Iran stepping up attacks on tankers and the Saudi-Houthi tensions intensifying. Trump is reportedly seeking to develop strike plans against Iran before midterms.

Companies mentioned: Solidigm

US equity futures are indicating a weaker open today. European equity markets have opened lower. Asian markets traded in the negative territory. Middle East remains the dominant cross-asset catalyst for the market. Attention also turns to the Fed's September minutes. While a hike this month is now seen as unlikely, markets still look for one rate hike in December.

Companies mentioned: SpaceX, Nvidia, Apple, LG Electronics, Constellation Brands

Asia markets ended broadly higher. US futures are slightly higher, while Europe opened with solid gains. The dollar is flat, with little notable movement in Asian FX. Treasuries are mixed, and JGB yields are mostly higher. Oil is lower, with Brent below $100/bbl on Red Sea headlines. Precious metals are mixed, industrial metals are firmer, and cryptocurrencies are weaker. Iran's parliamentary speaker said Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until seven conditions from June MoU with US are satisfied. However, sequencing, nuclear remain key sticking points to any agreement. Elsewhere, Saudi-backed government forces seized key positions in the Dhubab...

US equity futures indicating a modestly higher open today. European equity markets have opened firmer after sharp losses on Thursday. Asian equity markets were mixed. Attention is on yields stabilization, which is helping the equity market sentiment. Market is still pricing in 3 Fed rate hikes by mid-2027.

Companies mentioned: Federal Realty Investment Trust, Amazon, Nvidia, Anthropic

US equity futures are modestly firmer, while Asian markets are mixed and European equities are sharply lower. Attention remains on the sharp rise in bond yields, with the US 10-year yield reaching a 24-year high and European yields also at multi-year highs. Resilient growth, higher oil prices, upside inflation risks and increasingly hawkish monetary policy expectations are contributing to the selloff, alongside concerns around fiscal deficits, increased AI-related issuance and forced selling by hedge funds. Energy supply also remains in focus, with the Trump administration urging Europe to release emergency diesel reserves. Meanwhile, expectations for further policy tightening remain...

S&P futures are indicating a higher open following a firmer Asia session. Japan led gains in the region, with the Nikkei up +2%. Mainland China and Hong Kong posted moderate gains, while South Korea was flat. European markets are also higher in early trading. Treasury yields are stabilizing after the 30-year touched a 24-year high, aided by a pullback in oil prices and NY Fed President Williams downplaying near-term rate hike urgency.

Companies Mentioned: Nidec, Kalshi

S&P futures are indicating a flat open following a mostly softer Asia session. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan led losses as tech sectors were under pressure. Mainland China closed with minor gains while Hong Kong closed slightly lower. European equities are firmer in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: AMD, OpenAI, Goldman Sachs, AAR Corp

U.S. equity futures are lower, with S&P 500 futures down 0.4%. Bonds are also weaker. The U.S. 10-year yield is up to 5.2%, while the 10-year Bund yield is 3 bps higher at 3.6%. The dollar is mostly firmer, showing modest outperformance against the yen and Swiss franc. Oil is higher, with WTI up roughly 1.3% and trading above $93.50/bbl. Gold is lower, industrial metals are mostly weaker, and bitcoin is also under pressure. Bond markets remain under pressure, with the usual drivers in focus: higher oil prices, resilient U.S. growth, upside inflation risks, worsening fiscal trajectories, and expectations for a...

US equity futures are modestly firmer, while Asian markets are mostly lower in holiday-thinned trade and European equities are higher. Attention remains on fluctuations in oil prices and bond yields, with markets finding some support from reports that the US and Iran are exploring a phased agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, meanwhile hawkish Fed commentary continues to reinforce expectations for further tightening. Elsewhere, the Trump-Xi talks broadly played out as expected, with few specifics on potential deliverables.

Companies Mentioned: Blue Origin, People Incorporated, MGM Resorts, Anthropic

US equity futures are lower, while Asian markets are mostly weaker and European equities are modestly lower. Attention remains on the sharp rise in bond yields following a weak US five-year Treasury auction, stronger-than-expected PMIs and hawkish Fed commentary, which reinforced expectations for another rate hike. Oil prices have also rebounded amid no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, attention is turning to the Trump-Xi summit after the US and China agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, with discussions expected to focus partly on AI-related issues. Trump and Xi could hold another...

S&P futures are indicating a flat open following a mixed Asia session. In Asia, regional geopolitics ahead of the Trump-Xi summit remained the dominant theme. South Korea and Taiwan closed with modest gains while Greater China markets all traded lower. Japan remained closed for a holiday. European markets are mostly firmer in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Royal Caribbean, Brighthouse Financial, Six Flags Entertainment

S&P futures are indicating a modestly higher open following a positive Asia session. Taiwan led gains as its benchmark hit an all-time high, and Greater China tech names also advanced, with Alibaba and Tencent in focus following AI announcements. Japan remained closed for a holiday. European equities are mixed in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Alibaba, Tencent, Meritage Hospitality Group, Embraer

S&P futures are indicating a higher open today following a positive Asia session. South Korea and Taiwan outperformed with semis names rallying, Greater China benchmarks were all firmer, and Japan was closed for a holiday. European markets are bouncing back after last week’s losses.

Companies Mentioned: Paramount Skydance, Anthropic, ProEnergy, Apollo Global Management

S&P futures are indicating a stronger open today following a broadly higher Asia session. Semiconductor stocks drove gains in South Korea and Taiwan. In Greater China, AI pureplays and hardware names extended Thursday’s strength. Japan was also higher, riding a positive wave post-BOJ rate decision. European markets are pulling back slightly after midweek rallies.

Companies Mentioned: Exxonmobil

US equity futures are firmer, while Asian markets are mixed and European equities are higher. Markets are finding support from stabilizing bond yields and lower oil prices following the Fed’s expected rate hike. Chair Warsh maintained a hawkish tone, emphasizing the fight against inflation, while the move has increased attention on other central banks, with the BoE expected to hold rates today but signal a more hawkish stance. Meanwhile, concerns around Middle East oil supply have eased somewhat as Saudi Arabia increases crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz and works to restore capacity on its East-West pipeline. Pr...

S&P futures are indicating a slightly higher open ahead of the Fed meeting today. AI names rebounded across Asia with semi, memory, and equipment names broadly higher. Greater China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan all finished Wednesday in the green. European markets are also higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: SK Hynix, Intel, Meta Platforms, SPX Technologies

S&P futures are indicating a soft open following a mostly lower Asia session. The 10-year Treasury yield has broken above 5% for the first time since 2023, adding pressure. Greater China markets lost early momentum as concerns linger over slow domestic demand, despite some industrial production resilience. South Korea and Taiwan posted modest declines following cautious cues from global chip markets, while Japan edged lower in the afternoon and held near flat till close. European equities are under pressure in early trading.