<![CDATA[FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview]]>5371d1fc-154e-5aee-95a6-3d715dc93b1cThu, 06 Aug 2026 09:10:19 +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 - Thursday 6-AugFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 6-AugUS equity futures are firmer, while Asian markets are mostly lower and European equities are modestly higher. Markets are being driven by a combination of earnings focus and improving geopolitical expectations, with headlines pointing toward a potential near-term agreement on the Strait of Hormuz supporting sentiment and easing energy concerns. At the same time, volatility in the semiconductor sector continues to weigh on Asia, while investors remain focused on corporate results and the broader AI trade following recent swings.

Companies Mentioned: Meta, Medicover, KKR, JPMorgan

]]>US equity futures are firmer, while Asian markets are mostly lower and European equities are modestly higher. Markets are being driven by a combination of earnings focus and improving geopolitical expectations, with headlines pointing toward a potential near-term agreement on the Strait of Hormuz supporting sentiment and easing energy concerns. At the same time, volatility in the semiconductor sector continues to weigh on Asia, while investors remain focused on corporate results and the broader AI trade following recent swings.

Companies Mentioned: Meta, Medicover, KKR, JPMorgan

]]>d3d626d7-5b7e-4532-8078-7f2361753235Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:10:00 -040004:09falsefull71491497Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 5-AugFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 5-AugS&P futures are pointing to a higher open, extending recent momentum. Asian markets rallied across the board today. Tech names saw strong gains in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Australia recorded relatively modest gains. European markets are also higher this morning.

Companies Mentioned: Walt Disney, Gran Tierra Energy, SK Hynix

]]>S&P futures are pointing to a higher open, extending recent momentum. Asian markets rallied across the board today. Tech names saw strong gains in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Australia recorded relatively modest gains. European markets are also higher this morning.

Companies Mentioned: Walt Disney, Gran Tierra Energy, SK Hynix

]]>97dfd648-fb22-4739-adff-7933d0172449Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:10:00 -040005:24falsefull71481487Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 4-AugFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 4-AugS&P futures are trending higher following a strong Asia session. Japan pared earlier losses to close in the green. South Korea posted solid gains with the KOSDAQ up +6%. Mainland China gained momentum late in the session on policy support rumors, but Hong Kong underperformed. European markets are also broadly higher this morning.

]]>S&P futures are trending higher following a strong Asia session. Japan pared earlier losses to close in the green. South Korea posted solid gains with the KOSDAQ up +6%. Mainland China gained momentum late in the session on policy support rumors, but Hong Kong underperformed. European markets are also broadly higher this morning.

]]>c8cf6912-eec3-48af-8af5-19ff50ed0200Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:10:00 -040005:17falsefull71471477Financial Market Preview - Monday 3-AugFinancial Market Preview - Monday 3-AugUS equity futures are trading higher, with the S&P up around 0.6%. Bonds are firmer, with the US 10-year yield down 2 bps at 4.7% and the Bund down 5 bps at 3.2%. The dollar is mixed, firmer against the euro, sterling, and the Aussie, but under pressure versus the yen following FX intervention. In commodities, oil is notably weaker, with WTI crude down 6.5% below $80 a barrel, while gold is trading firmer and industrial metals are mostly lower. Bitcoin is also lower. Market sentiment is benefiting from news that President Trump called off planned strikes against Iran to allow room for negotiations over Strait of Hormuz. Trump said talks would begin Monday and posted parameters of deal have been agreed to. Iran echoed by noting an agreement on Strait of Hormuz close.

Companied mentioned: AstraZeneca, BMS, Shell Plc, Blackstone

]]>US equity futures are trading higher, with the S&P up around 0.6%. Bonds are firmer, with the US 10-year yield down 2 bps at 4.7% and the Bund down 5 bps at 3.2%. The dollar is mixed, firmer against the euro, sterling, and the Aussie, but under pressure versus the yen following FX intervention. In commodities, oil is notably weaker, with WTI crude down 6.5% below $80 a barrel, while gold is trading firmer and industrial metals are mostly lower. Bitcoin is also lower. Market sentiment is benefiting from news that President Trump called off planned strikes against Iran to allow room for negotiations over Strait of Hormuz. Trump said talks would begin Monday and posted parameters of deal have been agreed to. Iran echoed by noting an agreement on Strait of Hormuz close.

Companied mentioned: AstraZeneca, BMS, Shell Plc, Blackstone

]]>e381dacc-8fce-4b90-9fd5-e2fb5cf1bb5bMon, 03 Aug 2026 05:10:00 -040005:14falsefull71461467Financial Market Preview - Friday 31-JulFinancial Market Preview - Friday 31-JulUS equity futures are higher, while Asian markets are broadly higher and European equities are firmer and trading near record highs. Oil is lower with WTI crude down 2% near 82 dollars level. Markets are supported by a renewed bid in the AI trade following recent volatility, with improved sentiment driven by better takeaways from major US tech earnings, particularly in cloud and AI demand. At the same time, easing rate pressures and a pullback in oil prices are helping risk appetite, while central bank signals remain mixed. Market looking through Middle East developments despite more military strikes. Elsewhere, Trump announced that deal has reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw forces in structured phases.

Companies Mentioned: TSMC, Intel, Tesla, HSBC

]]>US equity futures are higher, while Asian markets are broadly higher and European equities are firmer and trading near record highs. Oil is lower with WTI crude down 2% near 82 dollars level. Markets are supported by a renewed bid in the AI trade following recent volatility, with improved sentiment driven by better takeaways from major US tech earnings, particularly in cloud and AI demand. At the same time, easing rate pressures and a pullback in oil prices are helping risk appetite, while central bank signals remain mixed. Market looking through Middle East developments despite more military strikes. Elsewhere, Trump announced that deal has reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw forces in structured phases.

Companies Mentioned: TSMC, Intel, Tesla, HSBC

]]>097780f4-3584-4076-954f-e444f91f24eeFri, 31 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040004:39falsefull71451457Financial Market Preview - Thursday 30-JulFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 30-JulS&P futures are pointing to a slightly higher open. Asia markets were mixed to lower on Thursday. The Kospi failed to sustain momentum. China tech names broadly underperformed as mainland equities retreated on regulatory concerns. Standout gains in Japan’s Advantest and Tokyo Electron bolstered sentiment and the Nikkei, but the Topix still closed in the red. European markets are turning positive this morning. Attention is on strong earnings from financial and healthcare names.

Companies Mentioned: Meta, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Arm Holdings, Shein, Churchill Downs, Procore Technologies

]]>S&P futures are pointing to a slightly higher open. Asia markets were mixed to lower on Thursday. The Kospi failed to sustain momentum. China tech names broadly underperformed as mainland equities retreated on regulatory concerns. Standout gains in Japan’s Advantest and Tokyo Electron bolstered sentiment and the Nikkei, but the Topix still closed in the red. European markets are turning positive this morning. Attention is on strong earnings from financial and healthcare names.

Companies Mentioned: Meta, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Arm Holdings, Shein, Churchill Downs, Procore Technologies

]]>0e4c9e06-0c05-42a0-a5d7-3ae8062fe045Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040005:53falsefull71441447Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 29-JulFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 29-JulS&P futures are pointing to a slightly higher open. Market awaits for the Fed interest rate decision and major earnings reports later today. Asian benchmarks closed mixed. Heavy losses in South Korea’s Kospi and other tech-heavy indices weighed on sentiment, but markets in Greater China rebounded with the help of localized state support. Hong Kong’s tech platforms and AI plays sparked gains, while Japan's semiconductor names continued to see volatility. Singapore reached a fresh record, showing regional strength amidst global uncertainty. European markets are trading higher this morning, following a strong Tuesday session and supported by corporate earnings strength.

Companies Mentioned: SK Hynix

]]>S&P futures are pointing to a slightly higher open. Market awaits for the Fed interest rate decision and major earnings reports later today. Asian benchmarks closed mixed. Heavy losses in South Korea’s Kospi and other tech-heavy indices weighed on sentiment, but markets in Greater China rebounded with the help of localized state support. Hong Kong’s tech platforms and AI plays sparked gains, while Japan's semiconductor names continued to see volatility. Singapore reached a fresh record, showing regional strength amidst global uncertainty. European markets are trading higher this morning, following a strong Tuesday session and supported by corporate earnings strength.

Companies Mentioned: SK Hynix

]]>2d55d03d-5bd2-4d4f-906a-5064d8d049aaWed, 29 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040006:28falsefull71431437Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 28-JulFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 28-JulUS equity futures are weaker, Asian markets are sharply lower while European equities are modestly higher. Markets are being driven by a rotation away from momentum into broader sectors, supported by easing oil prices and lower yields following a pause in Middle East hostilities, though skepticism around a lasting resolution remains. At the same time, concerns around AI capex sustainability and competitive pressures, particularly from China, continue to weigh on sentiment, while investors remain cautious ahead of the FOMC decision and a heavy week of earnings.

Companies Mentioned: Lantheus Holdings, NVIDIA

]]>US equity futures are weaker, Asian markets are sharply lower while European equities are modestly higher. Markets are being driven by a rotation away from momentum into broader sectors, supported by easing oil prices and lower yields following a pause in Middle East hostilities, though skepticism around a lasting resolution remains. At the same time, concerns around AI capex sustainability and competitive pressures, particularly from China, continue to weigh on sentiment, while investors remain cautious ahead of the FOMC decision and a heavy week of earnings.

Companies Mentioned: Lantheus Holdings, NVIDIA

]]>387e2708-be00-40cc-95e6-e297616a0b3dTue, 28 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040004:35falsefull71421427Financial Market Preview - Monday 27-JulFinancial Market Preview - Monday 27-JulUS equity futures are pointing higher, with S&P 500 contracts up 0.8% as markets look to recover after US equities posted their second consecutive negative week. Bonds are firming across the board, with the US 10-year yield falling 5 bps to 4.6%, Bunds down around 4 bps to 3.1%, and Gilts leading the move lower, dropping roughly 7 bps to almost 5%. In commodities, WTI crude is down sharply—off about 5.5% to around $84/bbl—following a revival in Middle East diplomatic efforts, while Brent is trading near $91/bbl. The US dollar is weakening slightly, pulling back from three-week highs, and precious metals are catching a bid with both gold and silver trading higher. Bitcoin is also rebounding. Risk appetite is recovering as markets latch onto a fragile Middle East truce. The US-military paused attacks on Iran amid ammunition shortages, with Tehran reciprocating, though the Houthis struck Saudi oil facilities in the interim. Investors are treating the pause as a broader de-escalation signal, sending Brent crude sharply lower.

Companies Mentioned: DCC Energy, Argenx, Forte Biosciences, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

]]>US equity futures are pointing higher, with S&P 500 contracts up 0.8% as markets look to recover after US equities posted their second consecutive negative week. Bonds are firming across the board, with the US 10-year yield falling 5 bps to 4.6%, Bunds down around 4 bps to 3.1%, and Gilts leading the move lower, dropping roughly 7 bps to almost 5%. In commodities, WTI crude is down sharply—off about 5.5% to around $84/bbl—following a revival in Middle East diplomatic efforts, while Brent is trading near $91/bbl. The US dollar is weakening slightly, pulling back from three-week highs, and precious metals are catching a bid with both gold and silver trading higher. Bitcoin is also rebounding. Risk appetite is recovering as markets latch onto a fragile Middle East truce. The US-military paused attacks on Iran amid ammunition shortages, with Tehran reciprocating, though the Houthis struck Saudi oil facilities in the interim. Investors are treating the pause as a broader de-escalation signal, sending Brent crude sharply lower.

Companies Mentioned: DCC Energy, Argenx, Forte Biosciences, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

]]>39bde639-0f08-4140-b352-ac489c801287Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040006:12falsefull71411417Financial Market Preview - Friday 24-JulFinancial Market Preview - Friday 24-JulUS equity futures are little changed, Asian markets are broadly lower, while European equities are modestly higher. Markets remain focused on the fallout from earnings in large-cap technology, where results have reinforced concerns around elevated capex and valuation, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to support oil prices and add to inflation risks. President Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Iran and Houthis as strikes against Iranian military targets continued for the 13th straight day. At the same time, higher yields and tighter financial conditions are weighing on sentiment, with investors balancing resilient economic data against rising rate expectations and ongoing policy uncertainty.

Companies Mentioned: SpaceX, Safety Insurance Group, Accor

]]>US equity futures are little changed, Asian markets are broadly lower, while European equities are modestly higher. Markets remain focused on the fallout from earnings in large-cap technology, where results have reinforced concerns around elevated capex and valuation, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to support oil prices and add to inflation risks. President Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Iran and Houthis as strikes against Iranian military targets continued for the 13th straight day. At the same time, higher yields and tighter financial conditions are weighing on sentiment, with investors balancing resilient economic data against rising rate expectations and ongoing policy uncertainty.

Companies Mentioned: SpaceX, Safety Insurance Group, Accor

]]>efa20cf8-1cee-45d9-9ef4-b729475e776aFri, 24 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040004:57falsefull71401407Financial Market Preview - Thursday 23-JulFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 23-JulUS equity futures are softer, Asian markets were broadly higher while European equity markets are lower. Markets remain in a holding pattern, with momentum stabilising after recent volatility and sentiment supported by generally upbeat AI-related developments and earnings signals. Middle East tensions continue to underpin oil prices but have had limited impact on broader risk appetite, while investors remain focused on upcoming earnings releases and central bank policy expectations, with rate hike pricing still elevated despite recent softer inflation data.

Companies Mentioned: Amazon, Intel, AMD, Uber

]]>US equity futures are softer, Asian markets were broadly higher while European equity markets are lower. Markets remain in a holding pattern, with momentum stabilising after recent volatility and sentiment supported by generally upbeat AI-related developments and earnings signals. Middle East tensions continue to underpin oil prices but have had limited impact on broader risk appetite, while investors remain focused on upcoming earnings releases and central bank policy expectations, with rate hike pricing still elevated despite recent softer inflation data.

Companies Mentioned: Amazon, Intel, AMD, Uber

]]>5c019f77-c72f-4612-bbb8-2d129f0fa78bThu, 23 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040004:27falsefull71391397Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 22-JulFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 22-JulS&P futures are down (0.3%) and pointing to a lower open today. Asian benchmarks erased gains from early in the session and closed mixed. Japan's Nikkei rallied +2% in the morning but closed in the red, South Korea was of similar pattern but held some gains, Hong Kong was weighed down by hefty losses in tech names, and Mainland China benchmarks were mostly lower. European markets are mostly firmer in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Intel, SK Hynix, OpenAI, VinFast

]]>S&P futures are down (0.3%) and pointing to a lower open today. Asian benchmarks erased gains from early in the session and closed mixed. Japan's Nikkei rallied +2% in the morning but closed in the red, South Korea was of similar pattern but held some gains, Hong Kong was weighed down by hefty losses in tech names, and Mainland China benchmarks were mostly lower. European markets are mostly firmer in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Intel, SK Hynix, OpenAI, VinFast

]]>9f32e7a1-edeb-473e-b9f7-da9e0ccebc09Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040005:47falsefull71381387Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 21-JulFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 21-JulS&P futures are suggesting a strong open today as tech names recovered in Asia. Japan and South Korea rebounded. Gains were headlined by semiconductor stocks such as Advantest, Kioxia, and Samsung Electronics. Greater China markets were buoyed by optimism from state-backed support for tech stocks. European shares are mostly higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Icahn Enterprises

]]>S&P futures are suggesting a strong open today as tech names recovered in Asia. Japan and South Korea rebounded. Gains were headlined by semiconductor stocks such as Advantest, Kioxia, and Samsung Electronics. Greater China markets were buoyed by optimism from state-backed support for tech stocks. European shares are mostly higher in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: Icahn Enterprises

]]>e09355c1-b5f0-4d16-9538-87b340fa3d79Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040004:42falsefull71371377Financial Market Preview - Monday 20-JulFinancial Market Preview - Monday 20-JulUS futures mixed as the Dow trades lower and the Nasdaq slightly higher. Bond markets are mixed: the U.S. 10-year yield is up 1 bp at 4.6%, gilts have risen 2 bps to 5%, and bunds are steady at 3.2%. The dollar is softer. Oil has given back earlier gains, with WTI crude little changed just below $82 per barrel. Gold is lower, industrial metals are down, and bitcoin is weaker. Ongoing Middle East tensions leaving a cautious tone for equity markets. US ramped up strikes against Iran on the weekend. Protraction in hostilities a complication for European macro outlook given impact on inflation and demand. Market moving off earlier lows with oil pulling back from session highs, highlighting sensitivity to energy price developments.

Companies Mentioned: Segro, Samsung Biologics, Advanced Medical Solutions Group, PolyPeptide Group

]]>US futures mixed as the Dow trades lower and the Nasdaq slightly higher. Bond markets are mixed: the U.S. 10-year yield is up 1 bp at 4.6%, gilts have risen 2 bps to 5%, and bunds are steady at 3.2%. The dollar is softer. Oil has given back earlier gains, with WTI crude little changed just below $82 per barrel. Gold is lower, industrial metals are down, and bitcoin is weaker. Ongoing Middle East tensions leaving a cautious tone for equity markets. US ramped up strikes against Iran on the weekend. Protraction in hostilities a complication for European macro outlook given impact on inflation and demand. Market moving off earlier lows with oil pulling back from session highs, highlighting sensitivity to energy price developments.

Companies Mentioned: Segro, Samsung Biologics, Advanced Medical Solutions Group, PolyPeptide Group

]]>4fb7c093-a3e6-470d-af63-99fd4ef4647cMon, 20 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040005:28falsefull71361367Financial Market Preview - Friday 17-JulFinancial Market Preview - Friday 17-JulUS equity futures are lower, Asian markets are sharply lower while European equities are mostly weaker. Markets remain focused on the ongoing unwind in momentum and semiconductor trades, with profit-taking and concerns around elevated capex continuing to weigh on sentiment. Geopolitical risks remain a secondary overhang, with Middle East tensions and broader policy uncertainty contributing to a cautious tone, while expectations for central bank policy are stabilising as inflation pressures show signs of easing. Attention is now turning to upcoming corporate developments and macro data for further direction on growth and rate expectations.

Companies Mentioned: PayPal, BP, ConocoPhillips, Array Technologies

]]>US equity futures are lower, Asian markets are sharply lower while European equities are mostly weaker. Markets remain focused on the ongoing unwind in momentum and semiconductor trades, with profit-taking and concerns around elevated capex continuing to weigh on sentiment. Geopolitical risks remain a secondary overhang, with Middle East tensions and broader policy uncertainty contributing to a cautious tone, while expectations for central bank policy are stabilising as inflation pressures show signs of easing. Attention is now turning to upcoming corporate developments and macro data for further direction on growth and rate expectations.

Companies Mentioned: PayPal, BP, ConocoPhillips, Array Technologies

]]>7d39be4b-58bd-4815-955e-f75aa0579e21Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040004:24falsefull71351357Financial Market Preview - Thursday 16-JulFinancial Market Preview - Thursday 16-JulUS equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets were mostly lower, while European equities are mixed. Markets remain focused on ongoing rotation dynamics, with continued pressure on momentum and semiconductor trades alongside strength in large-cap tech and select cyclicals. Geopolitics continues to influence sentiment, with US-Iran tensions elevated but expectations still leaning toward eventual diplomatic resolution, keeping risk premia contained. Cooling inflation signals have provided some support to equities, while attention is turning to upcoming US data and policy signals. Investors also await President Trump's address to the nation later today for clarity on both military and policy trajectories.

Companies Mentioned: Uber, Delivery Hero, AtaiBeckley, Eli Lilly, DCC

]]>US equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets were mostly lower, while European equities are mixed. Markets remain focused on ongoing rotation dynamics, with continued pressure on momentum and semiconductor trades alongside strength in large-cap tech and select cyclicals. Geopolitics continues to influence sentiment, with US-Iran tensions elevated but expectations still leaning toward eventual diplomatic resolution, keeping risk premia contained. Cooling inflation signals have provided some support to equities, while attention is turning to upcoming US data and policy signals. Investors also await President Trump's address to the nation later today for clarity on both military and policy trajectories.

Companies Mentioned: Uber, Delivery Hero, AtaiBeckley, Eli Lilly, DCC

]]>d6a452b7-8bc1-4d1d-8831-3c0734017814Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040004:54falsefull71341347Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 15-JulFinancial Market Preview - Wednesday 15-JulS&P futures are indicating a higher open following a strong Asia session. Semiconductor names rebounded with strong gains seen in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Mainland China benchmarks were rather flat. European markets are edging lower in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: PayPal, CoreWeave, Lionsgate Studios

]]>S&P futures are indicating a higher open following a strong Asia session. Semiconductor names rebounded with strong gains seen in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Mainland China benchmarks were rather flat. European markets are edging lower in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: PayPal, CoreWeave, Lionsgate Studios

]]>aad92934-f003-42d9-8871-0c7c4ddd4324Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040005:58falsefull71331337Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 14-JulFinancial Market Preview - Tuesday 14-JulS&P futures are slightly lower following a volatile Asia session. Japan saw steady gains, Hong Kong tech names were sharply higher in the morning but flattened out near close, South Korea experienced a V-shape rebound, and Mainland China saw modest increase. European benchmarks are all edging lower in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA

]]>S&P futures are slightly lower following a volatile Asia session. Japan saw steady gains, Hong Kong tech names were sharply higher in the morning but flattened out near close, South Korea experienced a V-shape rebound, and Mainland China saw modest increase. European benchmarks are all edging lower in early trading.

Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA

]]>cdd739b0-85dd-46ca-b984-d82f4ebf66e6Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040005:26falsefull71321327Financial Market Preview - Monday 13-JulFinancial Market Preview - Monday 13-JulUS equity futures are weakening, with the S&P down 0.4%. Bonds are broadly lower as Treasury Yields continue to rise, with the 10-year up 1 bp to 4.6%. Gilts have gained 3 bps to 4.9%, while Bunds are up 2 bps at 3%. Crude prices are rallying amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Meanwhile, gold and silver extend their declines, the dollar strengthens across the board, and Bitcoin retreats alongside equities. US and Iran exchanged fire over weekend, raising more doubts about durability of ceasefire. US struck more targets aimed at degrading Iran's ability to threaten ships in Strait of Hormuz. IRGC fired at another commercial vessel and declared Hormuz closed, retaliating with strikes against US facilities across Gulf states. Developments seen threatening nascent recovery in Hormuz shipping activity, pushing crude higher.

Companies Mentioned: Akzo Nobel, CCC Intelligent Solutions, Warner Bros. Discovery

]]>US equity futures are weakening, with the S&P down 0.4%. Bonds are broadly lower as Treasury Yields continue to rise, with the 10-year up 1 bp to 4.6%. Gilts have gained 3 bps to 4.9%, while Bunds are up 2 bps at 3%. Crude prices are rallying amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Meanwhile, gold and silver extend their declines, the dollar strengthens across the board, and Bitcoin retreats alongside equities. US and Iran exchanged fire over weekend, raising more doubts about durability of ceasefire. US struck more targets aimed at degrading Iran's ability to threaten ships in Strait of Hormuz. IRGC fired at another commercial vessel and declared Hormuz closed, retaliating with strikes against US facilities across Gulf states. Developments seen threatening nascent recovery in Hormuz shipping activity, pushing crude higher.

Companies Mentioned: Akzo Nobel, CCC Intelligent Solutions, Warner Bros. Discovery

]]>3464814c-440d-4c72-814a-eb6b0036dcbdMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040004:23falsefull71311317Financial Market Preview - Friday 10-JulFinancial Market Preview - Friday 10-JulUS equity futures are softer with the S&P down. Bonds are firmer, as the US 10-year yield drops 2 bps to 4.5% following yields fell 3-4 bps in prior session. Gilts fall 2 bps to 4.9%, while the Bund softens by 1 bp to 3.1%. The dollar is weaker. Oil edges down slightly, with WTI crude near $72/bbl. Gold is lower, while Bitcoin shows gains. European and Asian equity markets are mostly firmer. European markets are finding support after the US refrained from launching a third consecutive day of strikes against Iran. Sentiment earlier this week was shaken by rising tensions, which triggered a sharp rally in oil prices and a rise in interest rates, reigniting concerns about inflation and growth risks. As a result, sell-side strategists are becoming increasingly divided on the outlook for European markets. Some analysts point to vulnerabilities stemming from Europe’s limited exposure to AI and heightened sensitivity to oil-driven volatility, given the region’s reliance on imported oil.

Companies Mentioned: EasyJet, Bayer AG, Arthur J. Gallagher

]]>US equity futures are softer with the S&P down. Bonds are firmer, as the US 10-year yield drops 2 bps to 4.5% following yields fell 3-4 bps in prior session. Gilts fall 2 bps to 4.9%, while the Bund softens by 1 bp to 3.1%. The dollar is weaker. Oil edges down slightly, with WTI crude near $72/bbl. Gold is lower, while Bitcoin shows gains. European and Asian equity markets are mostly firmer. European markets are finding support after the US refrained from launching a third consecutive day of strikes against Iran. Sentiment earlier this week was shaken by rising tensions, which triggered a sharp rally in oil prices and a rise in interest rates, reigniting concerns about inflation and growth risks. As a result, sell-side strategists are becoming increasingly divided on the outlook for European markets. Some analysts point to vulnerabilities stemming from Europe’s limited exposure to AI and heightened sensitivity to oil-driven volatility, given the region’s reliance on imported oil.

Companies Mentioned: EasyJet, Bayer AG, Arthur J. Gallagher

]]>3217d332-8f5e-4d04-a247-7352dde0963aFri, 10 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -040005:03falsefull71301307