<![CDATA[FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview]]>5371d1fc-154e-5aee-95a6-3d715dc93b1cFri, 02 Oct 2026 09:23:23 +0000Captivate.fmFactSethttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4c7ba97b-655d-47b7-b682-7ccdd3c96e59/ygbj4bkuaaxjorksy0p5hkac.jpgFactSet U.S. Daily Market PreviewFactSetFactSetStreetAccount U.S. Daily Market Preview is FactSet's daily podcast aiming to bring listeners up to speed with financial markets information on the day to come as quickly as possible. With a target time of ~5 minutes and a publish time of ~5:00 ET, this is an ideal listen prior to market open.https://www.factset.com/podcastsfalseepisodic64080fd0-21e6-11f0-9cb1-7fa5b71350e7nopodcastFinancial Market Preview - Friday 2-OctFinancial Market Preview - Friday 2-OctUS 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 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

]]>bab3fcb0-aca3-415e-9013-500a3379c46cFri, 02 Oct 2026 05:10:00 -040003:50falsefull71891897Financial Market Preview - Thursday 1-OctFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 1-OctUS 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 elevated, with recent Fed commentary and signals from the BOJ keeping the global rates outlook in focus.

Companies Mentioned: Tencent, Oracle, Netflix, Nu Holdings

]]>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 elevated, with recent Fed commentary and signals from the BOJ keeping the global rates outlook in focus.

Companies Mentioned: Tencent, Oracle, Netflix, Nu Holdings

]]>08d41707-4c1c-4731-9c56-a2b3a5307cb2Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:10:00 -040005:02falsefull71881887Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 30-SepFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 30-SepS&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 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

]]>a250caa6-b570-48c6-8cbd-e433c55f5ef4Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:32falsefull71871877Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 29-SepFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 29-SepS&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

]]>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

]]>d5cede20-dbee-40f8-928d-c86144e46329Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040004:54falsefull71861867Financial Market Preview - Monday 28-SepFinancial Market Preview - Monday 28-SepU.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 more hawkish monetary policy path. There is also some attention on curve flattening and the potentially negative signals it may send about the economic outlook.

Companies mentioned: UBS, Fox Factory Holding, Invesco

]]>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 more hawkish monetary policy path. There is also some attention on curve flattening and the potentially negative signals it may send about the economic outlook.

Companies mentioned: UBS, Fox Factory Holding, Invesco

]]>f9c28ebe-43c3-4284-aac0-4f191de48a2eMon, 28 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:01falsefull71851857Financial Market Preview - Friday 25-SepFinancial Market Preview - Friday 25-SepUS 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 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

]]>bc7ecf31-8880-40e8-a94d-cad5eadbb79aFri, 25 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040003:52falsefull71841847Financial Market Preview - Thursday 24-SepFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 24-SepUS 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 two meetings this year in Shenzhen and Miami.

Companies Mentioned: Knife River, Smurfit WestRock, CMPC, MGM Resorts, People Incorporated

]]>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 two meetings this year in Shenzhen and Miami.

Companies Mentioned: Knife River, Smurfit WestRock, CMPC, MGM Resorts, People Incorporated

]]>0eed4ec3-8434-45d7-88cb-5b91e2c013acThu, 24 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040004:24falsefull71831837Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 23-SepFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 23-SepS&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 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

]]>4b85d2f6-c803-41c1-87ca-1898502887aeWed, 23 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:14falsefull71821827Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 22-SepFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 22-SepS&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 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

]]>8543a97b-9628-44e0-b025-d214cac6d356Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040004:50falsefull71811817Financial Market Preview - Monday 21-SepFinancial Market Preview - Monday 21-SepS&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 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

]]>6681a657-206f-45e2-bdd8-b4de74e3c621Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040004:54falsefull71801807Financial Market Preview - Friday 18-SepFinancial Market Preview - Friday 18-SepS&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

]]>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

]]>c9eab56e-fc61-4c28-819e-6847609d1157Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:11falsefull71791797Financial Market Preview - Thursday 17-SepFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 17-SepUS 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. Press also highlighted Houthi assurances of freedom of navigation in Red Sea to non-Saudi ships, and Trump planning post-war talks with Gulf leaders next week.

Companies Mentioned: Exxonmobil Holdings, GFL Environmental, EVA Airways

]]>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. Press also highlighted Houthi assurances of freedom of navigation in Red Sea to non-Saudi ships, and Trump planning post-war talks with Gulf leaders next week.

Companies Mentioned: Exxonmobil Holdings, GFL Environmental, EVA Airways

]]>da285825-4f4b-4517-a15b-ccaa5adf869cThu, 17 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040004:00falsefull71781787Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 16-SepFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 16-SepS&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 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

]]>4dfef932-3223-462e-b1f1-528fc705d763Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:36falsefull71771777Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 15-SepFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 15-SepS&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.

]]>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.

]]>61a9e619-807b-41a4-a07f-091ca33716ceTue, 15 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:52falsefull71761767Financial Market Preview - Monday 14-SepFinancial Market Preview - Monday 14-SepU.S. equity futures are lower, with the S&P 500 down about 0.6%. Bonds are mixed: the U.S. 10‑year yield is 1bp lower at 4.96%, Bund is 1 bp higher at 3.53%, and Gilts are up 2 bps at 5.37%. The dollar has firmed. Oil extended recent gains — WTI crude rose nearly 3% and is trading close to $103/bbl. Gold is weaker, industrial metals have softened, and Bitcoin is slightly firmer. There’s a lot for investors to digest. AI stocks came under pressure after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in model development over safety concerns, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said an IPO won’t happen this year because of “unacceptable” safety risks.

Companies mentioned: Johnson & Johnson, GE HealthCare Technologies, The Baldwin Group

]]>U.S. equity futures are lower, with the S&P 500 down about 0.6%. Bonds are mixed: the U.S. 10‑year yield is 1bp lower at 4.96%, Bund is 1 bp higher at 3.53%, and Gilts are up 2 bps at 5.37%. The dollar has firmed. Oil extended recent gains — WTI crude rose nearly 3% and is trading close to $103/bbl. Gold is weaker, industrial metals have softened, and Bitcoin is slightly firmer. There’s a lot for investors to digest. AI stocks came under pressure after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in model development over safety concerns, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said an IPO won’t happen this year because of “unacceptable” safety risks.

Companies mentioned: Johnson & Johnson, GE HealthCare Technologies, The Baldwin Group

]]>f898334d-0b22-46fd-869f-9bccc0c50c39Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:14falsefull71751757Financial Market Preview - Friday 11-SepFinancial Market Preview - Friday 11-SepUS equity futures are modestly firmer, while Asian markets are broadly lower and European equities are higher. Attention remains on the sharp rise in global bond yields, with higher energy prices adding to inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations for further central bank tightening. Markets are now pricing a high probability of another ECB rate hike in October, while expectations for a BoE hike have also increased. Geopolitical risks remain elevated amid signs the US-Iran conflict could broaden. Meanwhile, US inflation data later today will be a key focus for the Fed rate outlook.

Companies Mentioned: Microsoft, ACV Auctions, Copart, Intel

]]>US equity futures are modestly firmer, while Asian markets are broadly lower and European equities are higher. Attention remains on the sharp rise in global bond yields, with higher energy prices adding to inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations for further central bank tightening. Markets are now pricing a high probability of another ECB rate hike in October, while expectations for a BoE hike have also increased. Geopolitical risks remain elevated amid signs the US-Iran conflict could broaden. Meanwhile, US inflation data later today will be a key focus for the Fed rate outlook.

Companies Mentioned: Microsoft, ACV Auctions, Copart, Intel

]]>9aacffb6-7dc0-4d45-a0d9-3b78cc037b19Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040004:29falsefull71741747Financial Market Preview - Thursday 10-SepFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 10-SepS&P futures are trending higher following a broadly lower Asia session. Biggest losses were seen in Hong Kong and Mainland China with IT names notably under pressure. South Korea and Taiwan closed with modest losses, while Japan edged higher in the afternoon and managed to close in the green. European markets are slightly higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Kinetik Holdings, NVIDIA, Grab Holdings

]]>S&P futures are trending higher following a broadly lower Asia session. Biggest losses were seen in Hong Kong and Mainland China with IT names notably under pressure. South Korea and Taiwan closed with modest losses, while Japan edged higher in the afternoon and managed to close in the green. European markets are slightly higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Kinetik Holdings, NVIDIA, Grab Holdings

]]>b77751e7-f720-4897-84f9-71b19bdbd82dThu, 10 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:19falsefull71731737Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 9-SepFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 9-SepS&P futures are indicating a flat open following a mixed Asia session. South Korea and Taiwan saw slight gains, Mainland China and Hong Kong were under pressure, and Japan turned negative in the afternoon. European markets opened lower.

Companies Mentioned: EchoStar, Moelis & Co

]]>S&P futures are indicating a flat open following a mixed Asia session. South Korea and Taiwan saw slight gains, Mainland China and Hong Kong were under pressure, and Japan turned negative in the afternoon. European markets opened lower.

Companies Mentioned: EchoStar, Moelis & Co

]]>3163f8e9-e39c-4864-a908-9ecca1e6a6e0Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040005:06falsefull71721727Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 8-SepFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 8-SepS&P futures are indicating a lower open following a weak Asia session. South Korea opened higher with memory names rallying but closed in the red, and Japan benchmarks also retreated further in the afternoon. Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Australia all saw small declines, while Mainland China managed to book some gains. European markets also opened lower following a mixed Monday.

Companies Mentioned: Blue Owl Capital, Anthropic

]]>S&P futures are indicating a lower open following a weak Asia session. South Korea opened higher with memory names rallying but closed in the red, and Japan benchmarks also retreated further in the afternoon. Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Australia all saw small declines, while Mainland China managed to book some gains. European markets also opened lower following a mixed Monday.

Companies Mentioned: Blue Owl Capital, Anthropic

]]>ed278b4f-aaa6-49a6-b035-c665e3a0cdd5Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040004:53falsefull71711717Financial Market Preview - Friday 4-SepFinancial Market Preview - Friday 4-SepUS equity futures are slightly firmer, while Asian markets are mostly higher and European equities are weaker. Stabilizing bond yields continue to support sentiment after Fed Governor Waller signaled support for keeping rates on hold in September, pushing expectations for a September rate hike back toward 50%. Attention is also on the US jobs report later today as the next key catalyst for the rate outlook. In Europe, energy dynamics remain a focus, with expectations that fragile underlying demand could limit the ECB’s willingness to tighten aggressively, while BoE policymaker Pill reiterated his call for a rate hike.

Companies Mentioned: Anthropic, Exxonmobil Holdings, Flex

]]>US equity futures are slightly firmer, while Asian markets are mostly higher and European equities are weaker. Stabilizing bond yields continue to support sentiment after Fed Governor Waller signaled support for keeping rates on hold in September, pushing expectations for a September rate hike back toward 50%. Attention is also on the US jobs report later today as the next key catalyst for the rate outlook. In Europe, energy dynamics remain a focus, with expectations that fragile underlying demand could limit the ECB’s willingness to tighten aggressively, while BoE policymaker Pill reiterated his call for a rate hike.

Companies Mentioned: Anthropic, Exxonmobil Holdings, Flex

]]>941479ef-d069-4957-ab9b-746df98c8138Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:10:00 -040004:02falsefull71701707