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US equity futures are mixed. Asian markets are mostly lower, while European equities are trading mostly firmer. Markets remain focused on developments around the Iran conflict, with sentiment supported by optimism around a potential agreement, including progress on nuclear terms and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, uncertainty persists around the timing and durability of a ceasefire, with expectations that negotiations could take several months. Central bank expectations remain stable, with markets anticipating a limited number of rate moves in Europe, while broader sentiment continues to be underpinned by a solid macro backdrop and resilience in recent US...

US equity futures are modestly higher. Asian markets are mostly higher with strength in tech-led benchmarks, and European equities are also firmer. Risk sentiment is supported by continued de-escalation signals in the Iran conflict, with reports that the US and Iran have agreed in principle to extend the ceasefire to allow more time for diplomacy. Expectations for further talks are building, as second round of talks expected soon, likely in Pakistan again. Trump continues to voice confidence about deal, though press also noted US sending over thousands of additional troops to region in bid to pressure Iran into agreement...

S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today following sharp gains on Tuesday. Asian markets ended today's trading mostly higher, led by South Korea and Taiwan as technology names continued to rally. Taiwan’s Taiex hit a fresh record high for the second consecutive session while Greater China saw muted performance.

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S&P futures are up +0.2% today following reports of a second round of peace talks in Islamabad later this week. Asian markets closed broadly firmer today with Japan’s Nikkei up over +2% and South Korea’s Kospi up over +3%. Biggest gains were seen in memory-chip stocks like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Kioxia. Hong Kong and Mainland China also recorded modest gains. Taiwan’s benchmark hit a fresh all-time high, led by TSMC ahead of its earnings release. European markets are also firmer across the board in early trading, with German DAX the outperformer.

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US equity futures lower with S&P down. Bonds mixed. US 10-year yield +1 bps to 4.3%. Bund and benchmark Gilt little changed. Dollar is firmer against yen, softer elsewhere. Oil is up with WTI crude 7% higher. Gold lower. Industrial metals mostly higher. Bitcoin lower. European equity markets are broadly lower with Middle East developments weighing on risk appetite. Asia markets fell but many finished off their troughs. In a Truth Social post, President Trump said navy will begin blockade of Strait of Hormuz. US CENTCOM said blockade will begin 13-Apr 10 am eastern time and apply to vessels of all nations...

US equity futures are modestly lower. Asian markets ended mostly higher with strength in tech-led benchmarks, and European equities are also firmer. Markets are trading cautiously with focus on the Middle East, as concerns over the durability of the ceasefire persist despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Developments around potential talks and continued military activity are keeping sentiment in check, while uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and oil flows remains a key overhang. At the same time, geopolitical tensions are intersecting with policy and economic considerations, including discussions around energy supply in Europe and broader global trade and security dynamics.<...

US equity futures are modestly lower. Asian markets are mostly lower and European equities are also weaker. Risk appetite is softer as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on sentiment despite the recent US-Iran ceasefire. Ongoing military activity and conflicting details around the agreement are raising doubts about its durability, with developments including Israeli strikes in Lebanon and renewed threats around the Strait of Hormuz. Markets are also navigating shifting central bank expectations, with reduced pricing for US rate cuts and expectations for tightening in Europe, while elevated oil prices and constrained shipping activity are seen...

S&P futures have advanced +2.5% following the ceasefire agreement. Asian markets closed higher across the board with notable gains in tech stocks. Japan’s Nikkei surged +5.5%, Korea's Kospi rallied +7%, and Greater China markets also saw sizable gains. European markets are sharply higher as early trades see the STOXX 600 up +3.5%, German DAX up +4.5%, and French CAC up +4%.

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US equity futures are modestly lower. Asian markets ended mostly higher and European equities are broadly higher after long Easter weekend. Markets remain focused on Middle East developments, with attention on potential US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s infrastructure ahead of a key US deadline. Iran continues to reject a temporary ceasefire proposal, pushing instead for a permanent resolution before reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The evolving situation is driving intraday volatility across equities and oil, while recent US data has provided some underlying support to risk sentiment.

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US equity futures lower with S&P down. Bonds are firmer, with treasury yields backing up. US 10-year adds 3 bps to 4.4%. Similar move seen in Gilts. Bund higher at 3%. Dollar rallies. Oil sharply higher. WTI crude above $106/bbl and Brent near $108. Gold lower. Industrial metals lower. Bitcoin falls. European equity markets are lower, Asian equity markets under pressure, with deep losses for Kospi. Nikkei is more than 2% lower. Hang Seng also weaker. Sentiment deteriorated after Trump's address on Iran. While he touted military accomplishments and reiterated aim of ending strikes in 2-3 weeks, he also hinted at escalation and...

S&P futures are up +0.5% following sharp rebounds on Tuesday. Asian markets surged on easing geopolitical tensions around the Iran conflict today. Japan’s Nikkei and Topix both closed near +5% higher, and South Korea’s Kospi surged +8%, temporarily triggering a futures trading halt due to extreme gains in chip stocks. Gains were more modest in China. European equities are also sharply higher with major benchmarks up +1-2%.

Companies Mentioned: OpenAI, Google, Microsoft

S&P futures are up +1% and pointing to a higher open today. Asian equities mostly traded lower today. Japan's Nikkei fell (0.9%), with losses tied to auto and technology stocks. The Kospi and Taiex dropped the most, as chip-related names sold off. Greater China markets saw marginal losses. Early European trading is mostly positive.

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S&P futures are indicating a slightly higher open today. Asian markets closed mostly lower on Monday. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan saw the steepest losses amid heightened risk-off sentiment. Early European trading is modestly positive with most markets firmer following Friday’s downbeat sessions.

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S&P futures are indicating a slightly higher open today. Asian markets delivered mixed results on Friday. Greater China markets finished moderately higher, buoyed by gains in high-tech and materials sectors. Japan's Nikkei ended nearly flat. South Korea and Taiwan posted losses. European equity markets are also mixed this morning with Germany and France edging lower.

Companies Mentioned: Anthropic, OpenAI, Motorola Solutions

S&P futures are indicating a lower open today following broad weakness in Asia as Iran has rejected negotiations. Asian market fell across the board today with sharpest losses in Hong Kong and Korea. Memory stocks plummeted following reports of an algorithm breakthrough at Google. European markets are also lower in early trading.

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S&P futures are up near +1% on signals of de-escalation in the Middle East. Asian markets rallied on Wednesday, with standout performances in Japan where the Nikkei gained +2.7% and the Topix also posted sharp gains. Greater China, South Korea, India, and Australia saw solid advances as well. European markets are also higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Disney, OpenAI, Palantir, SpaceX

S&P futures are pointing to a slightly higher open following Monday's sharp rebound. Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, though most indices closed off their peaks. Outperformers today were Japan's Topix, South Korea's Kospi and Hong Kong's Hang Seng. European equity markets opened modestly higher following a volatile Monday.

Companies Mentioned: Gilead Sciences, Estée Lauder, Exxon Mobil

S&P futures are down (0.8%) as escalating tension in the Middle East continues to weigh down sentiment. Asian markets were plummeting today, with Japan and Greater China benchmarks all down near (3.5%). The Nikkei hit a year-to-date low, while the Hang Seng fell to its lowest level since mid-2025. South Korea and Taiwan also saw heavy losses, with chipmakers and tech stocks under intense pressure. European markets are also sharply lower in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Palantir, Synopsys, OpenAI

S&P futures are suggesting a moderately higher open today following de-escalation signals from the Middle East. Asian markets were mixed on Friday amid light trading volumes. Hong Kong and Shanghai closed lower with both markets reaching two-week lows. South Korea’s Kospi closed slightly higher. Markets in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines were closed for holidays. European markets are ticking higher following deep losses yesterday.

Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA, Amazon, Unilever, OpenAI

S&P futures are down (0.3%) as concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East and spiking energy prices weigh on investor sentiment. Asian markets closed broadly lower on Thursday with Japan’s Nikkei plummeting near (4%). The Hang Seng and Kospi also dropped over (2%) each, as weakness in tech and cyclical sectors added to the downside. European markets are also under significant pressure in early trading, with the STOXX 600, FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC all down around (1.5%).

Companies Mentioned: Anthropic, Align Technology, Constellation Energy