<![CDATA[FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview]]>5371d1fc-154e-5aee-95a6-3d715dc93b1cFri, 26 Jun 2026 09:10:17 +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 26-JulFinancial Market Preview - Friday 26-JulS&P futures are down (0.3%) following a weak Asia session. Japan's Nikkei led losses in Asia as tech-heavy sectors struggled. Korea's Kospi closed (7%) lower as steep losses in SK Hynix and Samsung triggered a circuit breaker. Greater China benchmarks all fell as tech names weakened further. European markets are also lower in early trade. Real estate and personal goods names are among the few who are bucking the trend.

Companies Mentioned: OpenAI, SpaceX, Synaptics, onsemi

]]>S&P futures are down (0.3%) following a weak Asia session. Japan's Nikkei led losses in Asia as tech-heavy sectors struggled. Korea's Kospi closed (7%) lower as steep losses in SK Hynix and Samsung triggered a circuit breaker. Greater China benchmarks all fell as tech names weakened further. European markets are also lower in early trade. Real estate and personal goods names are among the few who are bucking the trend.

Companies Mentioned: OpenAI, SpaceX, Synaptics, onsemi

]]>67159b3b-0952-4998-9247-aad86bac3075Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:25falsefull71211217Financial Market Preview - Thursday 25-JunFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 25-JunUS equity futures are firmer, Asian markets are mixed, and European equities are also trading higher. Markets are being driven by renewed optimism around the AI and memory cycle following strong guidance from Micron and upgraded outlooks from Qualcomm. At the same time, weaker oil prices are easing pressure on rates and contributing to expectations of a slower pace of central bank tightening, although policymakers continue to signal a cautious stance with risks around inflation still present.

Companies Mentioned: Meta, MetLife, EasyJet

]]>US equity futures are firmer, Asian markets are mixed, and European equities are also trading higher. Markets are being driven by renewed optimism around the AI and memory cycle following strong guidance from Micron and upgraded outlooks from Qualcomm. At the same time, weaker oil prices are easing pressure on rates and contributing to expectations of a slower pace of central bank tightening, although policymakers continue to signal a cautious stance with risks around inflation still present.

Companies Mentioned: Meta, MetLife, EasyJet

]]>a8023aef-dbc4-44cd-bc99-481c5e643aafThu, 25 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040004:53falsefull71201207Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 24-JunFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 24-JunS&P futures are up +0.2% as of now following the semis selloff yesterday. All eyes are on Micron's Q3 earnings post close. Asian equities traded mixed today. Japan saw modest losses, Greater China markets were flat to slightly higher, and South Korea rebounded as memory chip names traded choppy but managed to close higher. European markets are slightly lower in early trade. Real estate and household goods are outperforming while industrial and defense stocks weigh on sentiment.

Companies Mentioned: SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, NVIDIA, Varonis Systems, Alibaba

]]>S&P futures are up +0.2% as of now following the semis selloff yesterday. All eyes are on Micron's Q3 earnings post close. Asian equities traded mixed today. Japan saw modest losses, Greater China markets were flat to slightly higher, and South Korea rebounded as memory chip names traded choppy but managed to close higher. European markets are slightly lower in early trade. Real estate and household goods are outperforming while industrial and defense stocks weigh on sentiment.

Companies Mentioned: SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, NVIDIA, Varonis Systems, Alibaba

]]>96a4a249-0c82-455c-8776-27587e0cbff5Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:57falsefull71191197Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 23-JunFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 23-JunUS equity futures are under pressure, Asian markets are sharply lower, while European equities are also weaker. Markets are being driven by continued weakness in large-cap technology stocks and elevated volatility following the hawkish Fed stance. While progress in US-Iran talks has weighed on oil prices and provided some support to the macro backdrop, it has done little to offset risk-off sentiment tied to tech sector declines. Positioning dynamics, upcoming inflation data, and key earnings events are reinforcing a cautious tone, with geopolitical developments and rate expectations remaining central to near-term market direction.

Companies Mentioned: Qualcomm, Eli Lilly, Apollo Global Management

]]>US equity futures are under pressure, Asian markets are sharply lower, while European equities are also weaker. Markets are being driven by continued weakness in large-cap technology stocks and elevated volatility following the hawkish Fed stance. While progress in US-Iran talks has weighed on oil prices and provided some support to the macro backdrop, it has done little to offset risk-off sentiment tied to tech sector declines. Positioning dynamics, upcoming inflation data, and key earnings events are reinforcing a cautious tone, with geopolitical developments and rate expectations remaining central to near-term market direction.

Companies Mentioned: Qualcomm, Eli Lilly, Apollo Global Management

]]>737bb008-346f-4939-a2ee-06d435985ab5Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040004:51falsefull71181187Financial Market Preview - Monday 22-JuneFinancial Market Preview - Monday 22-JuneUS equity futures are softer, with the S&P 500 down. Bond yields show a mixed picture as US Treasuries rise along the curve following Friday’s public holiday. The Bund is down 1 bp at 3%, while the benchmark Gilt is up 1 bp at 4.9%. The US dollar is firmer. Oil prices edged slightly higher, with WTI crude trading near $76/bbl. Gold is lower, industrial metals are advancing, and Bitcoin is softer. US and Iran held high level talks in Switzerland focused on issues including nuclear deal, keeping Strait of Hormuz open, release of frozen assets, and enforcing Lebanon ceasefire. Both sides described progress in talks, which are set to resume Monday. Volatile backdrop to the negotiations after Trump threatened to relaunch strikes and Iran declared Strait of Hormuz closed amid tensions over continued fighting in Lebanon.

Companies Mentioned: Nextpower, Arcosa, Vale

]]>US equity futures are softer, with the S&P 500 down. Bond yields show a mixed picture as US Treasuries rise along the curve following Friday’s public holiday. The Bund is down 1 bp at 3%, while the benchmark Gilt is up 1 bp at 4.9%. The US dollar is firmer. Oil prices edged slightly higher, with WTI crude trading near $76/bbl. Gold is lower, industrial metals are advancing, and Bitcoin is softer. US and Iran held high level talks in Switzerland focused on issues including nuclear deal, keeping Strait of Hormuz open, release of frozen assets, and enforcing Lebanon ceasefire. Both sides described progress in talks, which are set to resume Monday. Volatile backdrop to the negotiations after Trump threatened to relaunch strikes and Iran declared Strait of Hormuz closed amid tensions over continued fighting in Lebanon.

Companies Mentioned: Nextpower, Arcosa, Vale

]]>fbee0c4a-c1d6-4d05-addc-0df9deb12a13Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:04falsefull71171177Financial Market Preview - Thursday 18-JunFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 18-JunUS equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are mixed while European equities are also mixed. Markets remain focused on the implications of the hawkish Fed stance, with rate hike expectations now pulled forward and yields rising sharply at the short end, weighing on equity sentiment. However, risk appetite is being supported by confidence around a formal US-Iran agreement, with the signed MoU reinforcing expectations for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and easing geopolitical risk. The combination of tighter financial conditions and improved geopolitical outlook is driving a more balanced but still cautious market tone, with positioning and sector rotation continuing to play a key role in near-term price action.

Companies Mentioned: Apple, Microsoft, Paramount Skydance

]]>US equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are mixed while European equities are also mixed. Markets remain focused on the implications of the hawkish Fed stance, with rate hike expectations now pulled forward and yields rising sharply at the short end, weighing on equity sentiment. However, risk appetite is being supported by confidence around a formal US-Iran agreement, with the signed MoU reinforcing expectations for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and easing geopolitical risk. The combination of tighter financial conditions and improved geopolitical outlook is driving a more balanced but still cautious market tone, with positioning and sector rotation continuing to play a key role in near-term price action.

Companies Mentioned: Apple, Microsoft, Paramount Skydance

]]>e76aef22-20cd-4cdf-af7d-94bc6d0f0b7bThu, 18 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040004:26falsefull71161167Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 17-JunFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 17-JunS&P futures are up +0.2% as of now and indicating a higher open today. Asian equities closed mostly higher Wednesday. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan all recorded modest gains, sustained by strength in semiconductor names. Greater China markets were the underperformers. European markets are mixed in early trading with the STOXX 600 and French CAC relatively firmer.

Companies Mentioned: Amazon, Samsung Electronics

]]>S&P futures are up +0.2% as of now and indicating a higher open today. Asian equities closed mostly higher Wednesday. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan all recorded modest gains, sustained by strength in semiconductor names. Greater China markets were the underperformers. European markets are mixed in early trading with the STOXX 600 and French CAC relatively firmer.

Companies Mentioned: Amazon, Samsung Electronics

]]>4e2ebac1-b9f6-4d38-9609-4324b07b4f4cWed, 17 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:14falsefull71151157Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 16-JunFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 16-JunS&P futures are pointing to a flat open today. Asian equities closed mixed on Tuesday as the region’s rally stalled. Japan's Nikkei hit a fresh record early on before paring gains, Greater China markets were under pressure from property sector weakness, and South Korea's Kospi closed +2% higher. European markets opened modestly higher.

Companies Mentioned: Qualcomm, General Motors, DeepSeek

]]>S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today. Asian equities closed mixed on Tuesday as the region’s rally stalled. Japan's Nikkei hit a fresh record early on before paring gains, Greater China markets were under pressure from property sector weakness, and South Korea's Kospi closed +2% higher. European markets opened modestly higher.

Companies Mentioned: Qualcomm, General Motors, DeepSeek

]]>373be3f0-38fd-4f93-a74e-927300accce4Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040004:55falsefull71141147Evening Market Recap - Monday, 15-JunEvening Market Recap - Monday, 15-JunUS equities were higher in fairly uneventful Monday trading as stocks ended a bit off best levels. Today’s risk-on move was driven by the weekend agreement between US and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz starting Friday. In macro news, June’s Empire State manufacturing index missed with the new orders index sharply lower.

]]>US equities were higher in fairly uneventful Monday trading as stocks ended a bit off best levels. Today’s risk-on move was driven by the weekend agreement between US and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz starting Friday. In macro news, June’s Empire State manufacturing index missed with the new orders index sharply lower.

]]>92e43e34-89ed-41e0-90b9-ed0fc11e720dMon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -040005:12falsefull71131137Financial Market Preview - Monday 15-JuneFinancial Market Preview - Monday 15-JuneUS futures are trading higher, while European markets opened with strong gains. The US dollar has weakened noticeably, with most Asian currencies strengthening except the yen. Treasury yields are up at the short end but down at the long end, and sovereign yields in Asia have declined. Crude oil prices are lower, although Brent and WTI have recovered somewhat from their lows. Precious metals are showing solid strength, base metals remain supported, and cryptocurrencies are trading higher as well. The US and Iran have confirmed that a deal to end their conflict has been reached, with a signing ceremony scheduled for 19-Jun in Switzerland. The Strait of Hormuz will reopen once the agreement is signed, although President Trump noted that time will be needed to clear mines. Trump also stated that shipping will resume without tolls and that the US will immediately end its naval blockade. However, it remains unclear how the reopening of the Strait will align with Iran’s ongoing assertion of sovereignty and its claimed right to collect fees.

Companies Mentioned: Woodside Energy Group, Exxon Mobil, Uniper, ByteDance, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor

]]>US futures are trading higher, while European markets opened with strong gains. The US dollar has weakened noticeably, with most Asian currencies strengthening except the yen. Treasury yields are up at the short end but down at the long end, and sovereign yields in Asia have declined. Crude oil prices are lower, although Brent and WTI have recovered somewhat from their lows. Precious metals are showing solid strength, base metals remain supported, and cryptocurrencies are trading higher as well. The US and Iran have confirmed that a deal to end their conflict has been reached, with a signing ceremony scheduled for 19-Jun in Switzerland. The Strait of Hormuz will reopen once the agreement is signed, although President Trump noted that time will be needed to clear mines. Trump also stated that shipping will resume without tolls and that the US will immediately end its naval blockade. However, it remains unclear how the reopening of the Strait will align with Iran’s ongoing assertion of sovereignty and its claimed right to collect fees.

Companies Mentioned: Woodside Energy Group, Exxon Mobil, Uniper, ByteDance, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor

]]>efcf9ac6-0fe6-4762-922b-8d9b8368c6a8Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:16falsefull71121127Financial Market Preview - Friday 12-JunFinancial Market Preview - Friday 12-JunUS equity futures are modestly weaker, Asian markets are higher, while European equities are also advancing. Markets are being supported by improving risk sentiment tied to growing optimism around a potential US-Iran agreement, with reports pointing to a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework to address key nuclear issues. The pullback in oil prices and easing in yields have helped drive a rebound in equities, particularly in the tech sector, alongside reduced expectations for further central bank tightening. While optimism has improved, sentiment remains cautious given the need for formal agreement sign-off and MoU could be signed over weekend in Europe with press sources saying two sides narrowed gaps.

Companies mentioned: Alibaba Group, KKR & Co., Amazon

]]>US equity futures are modestly weaker, Asian markets are higher, while European equities are also advancing. Markets are being supported by improving risk sentiment tied to growing optimism around a potential US-Iran agreement, with reports pointing to a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework to address key nuclear issues. The pullback in oil prices and easing in yields have helped drive a rebound in equities, particularly in the tech sector, alongside reduced expectations for further central bank tightening. While optimism has improved, sentiment remains cautious given the need for formal agreement sign-off and MoU could be signed over weekend in Europe with press sources saying two sides narrowed gaps.

Companies mentioned: Alibaba Group, KKR & Co., Amazon

]]>75fbf94c-4acc-4c6c-afb3-269498060f82Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:04falsefull71111117Financial Market Preview - Thursday 11-JunFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 11-JunUS equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are mostly lower but off their worst levels while European equities are firmer. Markets are trading more defensively amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty as US launched another wave strikes against Iran, targeting air defense systems, radars and drone command and control units. Crude gave back some of its earlier gains after CENTCOM declared mission complete. Trump had flagged an end to bombing after claiming Iran asked him to stop while warning strikes will restart unless Iran signs agreement. Additional headwinds include renewed tariff discussions, increased equity supply, and pockets of stress in private credit, while macro data continues to point to a resilient but cautious economic backdrop.

Companies Mentioned: SpaceX, Microsoft, Anthropic, OpenAI

]]>US equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are mostly lower but off their worst levels while European equities are firmer. Markets are trading more defensively amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty as US launched another wave strikes against Iran, targeting air defense systems, radars and drone command and control units. Crude gave back some of its earlier gains after CENTCOM declared mission complete. Trump had flagged an end to bombing after claiming Iran asked him to stop while warning strikes will restart unless Iran signs agreement. Additional headwinds include renewed tariff discussions, increased equity supply, and pockets of stress in private credit, while macro data continues to point to a resilient but cautious economic backdrop.

Companies Mentioned: SpaceX, Microsoft, Anthropic, OpenAI

]]>06aa64bb-f49d-48bf-a242-5d8a9f1a7dc8Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040004:15falsefull71101107Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 10-JunFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 10-JunS&P futures are down (0.5%) as of now and indicating a lower open today. Asian markets closed mostly lower on Wednesday, weighed down by geopolitical concerns and semiconductor-driven selling pressures. Japan's Nikkei fell (1.9%), with SoftBank closed (8%) lower following stalled OpenAI-backed loan talks. Korea's Kospi closed sharply lower, nearly wiping out Tuesday's rally. Greater China markets recorded relatively milder losses. European markets are slightly higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: OpenAI, Blackstone, Starbucks

]]>S&P futures are down (0.5%) as of now and indicating a lower open today. Asian markets closed mostly lower on Wednesday, weighed down by geopolitical concerns and semiconductor-driven selling pressures. Japan's Nikkei fell (1.9%), with SoftBank closed (8%) lower following stalled OpenAI-backed loan talks. Korea's Kospi closed sharply lower, nearly wiping out Tuesday's rally. Greater China markets recorded relatively milder losses. European markets are slightly higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: OpenAI, Blackstone, Starbucks

]]>517578fb-cc0e-4bcc-b300-c4bc0d1654d2Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:07falsefull71091097Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 9-JunFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 9-JunS&P futures are pointing to a higher open today. Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a recovery in tech stocks and optimism surrounding China’s export growth. Japan's Nikkei surged near +2%, with strong gains across semiconductor and heavy industry names. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix drove the Kospi to close +8% higher today. European markets opened mixed.

Companies Mentioned: Nuvalent, Databricks, Boeing

]]>S&P futures are pointing to a higher open today. Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a recovery in tech stocks and optimism surrounding China’s export growth. Japan's Nikkei surged near +2%, with strong gains across semiconductor and heavy industry names. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix drove the Kospi to close +8% higher today. European markets opened mixed.

Companies Mentioned: Nuvalent, Databricks, Boeing

]]>6535c7dd-f13f-4233-8e3a-2f7085027c79Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:09falsefull71081087Financial Market Preview - Monday 8-JunFinancial Market Preview - Monday 8-JunUS equities fell sharply on Friday, with the S&P 500 index breaking its streak of nine consecutive weekly gains. The Nasdaq experienced its worst week since Apr-24. Bonds fell. The US 10-year treasury yield increased by 2 bps to 4.5% after backing up sharply on Friday amid very strong US employment data. The US dollar remained steady against the Japanese yen but softened against the euro, British pound sterling, and Australian dollar. Oil prices rose, with WTI climbing more than 4% above $94/bbl. Gold prices declined. Industrial metals also fell. Bitcoin remained near its ytd low.

Companied Mentioned: Incyte, Tate & Lyle, Spotify Technology

]]>US equities fell sharply on Friday, with the S&P 500 index breaking its streak of nine consecutive weekly gains. The Nasdaq experienced its worst week since Apr-24. Bonds fell. The US 10-year treasury yield increased by 2 bps to 4.5% after backing up sharply on Friday amid very strong US employment data. The US dollar remained steady against the Japanese yen but softened against the euro, British pound sterling, and Australian dollar. Oil prices rose, with WTI climbing more than 4% above $94/bbl. Gold prices declined. Industrial metals also fell. Bitcoin remained near its ytd low.

Companied Mentioned: Incyte, Tate & Lyle, Spotify Technology

]]>9cd51316-69bd-46af-acbf-97b18a7e3e63Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:16falsefull71071077Financial Market Preview - Friday 5-JunFinancial Market Preview - Friday 5-JunUS equity futures are weaker, Asian markets are mostly lower while European equities are softer. Markets are tilting more defensively as technology sector weakness and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on sentiment. US-Iran developments remain fluid, with ongoing diplomatic efforts but no firm resolution, while ceasefire dynamics in the region remain fragile. Trade tensions are also resurfacing after US proposed new tariffs of at least 10% over forced labor, adding another layer of uncertainty. At the same time, easing oil prices and stable yields are offering some support, though concerns around stretched valuations in technology, continued crypto weakness, and cautious consumer trends are keeping risk appetite in check despite a broadly resilient macro backdrop.

Companies mentioned: SpaceX, NVIDIA, OPENAI

]]>US equity futures are weaker, Asian markets are mostly lower while European equities are softer. Markets are tilting more defensively as technology sector weakness and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on sentiment. US-Iran developments remain fluid, with ongoing diplomatic efforts but no firm resolution, while ceasefire dynamics in the region remain fragile. Trade tensions are also resurfacing after US proposed new tariffs of at least 10% over forced labor, adding another layer of uncertainty. At the same time, easing oil prices and stable yields are offering some support, though concerns around stretched valuations in technology, continued crypto weakness, and cautious consumer trends are keeping risk appetite in check despite a broadly resilient macro backdrop.

Companies mentioned: SpaceX, NVIDIA, OPENAI

]]>5b2cca11-107a-4684-a703-653934153527Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:19falsefull71061067Financial Market Preview - Thursday 4-JunFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 4-JunUS equity futures are weaker, Asian markets are broadly lower while European equities are modestly higher. Markets are trading more defensively amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and recent volatility in rates and energy prices. US-Iran tensions remain a key overhang despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, with skepticism around the timeline for a formal agreement and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has helped ease some pressure on oil prices, elevated yields following recent crude strength and continued weakness in technology stocks have weighed on broader sentiment. Additional headwinds include renewed tariff discussions, increased equity supply, and pockets of stress in private credit, while macro data continues to point to a resilient but cautious economic backdrop.

Companies Mentioned: Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Adobe

]]>US equity futures are weaker, Asian markets are broadly lower while European equities are modestly higher. Markets are trading more defensively amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and recent volatility in rates and energy prices. US-Iran tensions remain a key overhang despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, with skepticism around the timeline for a formal agreement and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has helped ease some pressure on oil prices, elevated yields following recent crude strength and continued weakness in technology stocks have weighed on broader sentiment. Additional headwinds include renewed tariff discussions, increased equity supply, and pockets of stress in private credit, while macro data continues to point to a resilient but cautious economic backdrop.

Companies Mentioned: Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Adobe

]]>4b386220-23c6-4231-946e-696129426e09Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040004:37falsefull71051057Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 3-JunFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 3-JunS&P futures are indicating another flat open today. Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, though Japan led gains with the Nikkei up near +3%, driven by semiconductors and tech names.Taiwan also saw gains as chip stocks extended rallies. However, Hong Kong saw its tech names dropping following Tuesday's rebounds, and India and Indonesia saw sharp declines. European markets are lower in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Sherwin-Williams, SpaceX, DeepSeek

]]>S&P futures are indicating another flat open today. Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, though Japan led gains with the Nikkei up near +3%, driven by semiconductors and tech names.Taiwan also saw gains as chip stocks extended rallies. However, Hong Kong saw its tech names dropping following Tuesday's rebounds, and India and Indonesia saw sharp declines. European markets are lower in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Sherwin-Williams, SpaceX, DeepSeek

]]>1aea2bee-f35d-444d-a790-b2a4c93fd787Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040004:46falsefull71041047Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 2-JunFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 2-JunS&P futures are indicating a flat open today. Asian markets finished higher Tuesday, with Hong Kong and mainland China leading gains. The Hang Seng rallied +1.8%, driven by strength in tech and cloud platform names. South Korea and Taiwan clawed back early losses, while Japan’s Nikkei closed +0.5% higher. European markets are also higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA, Marvell, Samsung Electronics, Hallador Energy, Salesforce, Amazon

]]>S&P futures are indicating a flat open today. Asian markets finished higher Tuesday, with Hong Kong and mainland China leading gains. The Hang Seng rallied +1.8%, driven by strength in tech and cloud platform names. South Korea and Taiwan clawed back early losses, while Japan’s Nikkei closed +0.5% higher. European markets are also higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA, Marvell, Samsung Electronics, Hallador Energy, Salesforce, Amazon

]]>ac7e0c42-791c-40c4-acbb-ebcf0bb6ceedTue, 02 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:09falsefull71031037Financial Market Preview - Monday 1-JuneFinancial Market Preview - Monday 1-JuneUS equity futures higher with S&P up 0.2%. Bond yields higher. US 10-year up 2 bps at 4.5%. Gilts up 2 bps at 4.8%. Bund 4 bps higher at 3%. Dollar firmer versus yen and euro, softer against sterling and Aussie. Oil up with WTI crude 3.8% higher near $90.50/bbl. Gold down. Industrial metals higher. Bitcoin lower. US-Iran ceasefire negotiations continue with press reports noting President Trump sent revised terms back to Tehran, seeking firmer commitments on nuclear concessions and reiterating demands for unrestricted Strait of Hormuz shipping. Release of frozen Iranian funds has been a point of debate. Despite ongoing talks, US carried out military strikes in Iran on the weekend and Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks.

Companies Mentioned: Taylor Morrison Home, YUM! Brands, Four Corners Property Trust

]]>US equity futures higher with S&P up 0.2%. Bond yields higher. US 10-year up 2 bps at 4.5%. Gilts up 2 bps at 4.8%. Bund 4 bps higher at 3%. Dollar firmer versus yen and euro, softer against sterling and Aussie. Oil up with WTI crude 3.8% higher near $90.50/bbl. Gold down. Industrial metals higher. Bitcoin lower. US-Iran ceasefire negotiations continue with press reports noting President Trump sent revised terms back to Tehran, seeking firmer commitments on nuclear concessions and reiterating demands for unrestricted Strait of Hormuz shipping. Release of frozen Iranian funds has been a point of debate. Despite ongoing talks, US carried out military strikes in Iran on the weekend and Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks.

Companies Mentioned: Taylor Morrison Home, YUM! Brands, Four Corners Property Trust

]]>4f2179b2-42ec-4dac-81a6-959b1fbf5e5dMon, 01 Jun 2026 05:10:00 -040005:01falsefull71021027