Thematic ETF flows show investors buying AI hardware, dividend income, REITs, biotech, infrastructure and banks while cutting generic AI, software, natural resources, clean energy and crypto-linked themes. The message is selective risk appetite, not a broad innovation rally right now.
S&P futures are down 0.5% Tuesday morning after major U.S. indexes finished mostly lower Monday, though breadth was better, with the equal-weight S&P 500 outperforming by roughly 70 bp and 7 of 11 sectors higher. The main story remains the momentum unwind, with semis and memory again the notable laggards, while Energy, Financials, Staples, software,
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February 2, 2026 U.S. equity futures are lower to start the week, with S&P 500 futures down 0.6% and Nasdaq futures down 0.9%, following Friday’s selloff and a mostly negative week for equities. Risk aversion carried through Asia, where South Korea fell more than 5%, while Hong Kong and China dropped over 2%. European markets
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January 8, 2026 S&P futures −0.25% in Thursday morning trading following a mostly lower close Wednesday, with stocks ending near session lows. Pro-cyclical leaders that had recently outperformed—financials, semis, and industrials—came under pressure, while Mag 7 stocks held up better. Overnight, Asian markets were mostly lower, led by Japan (−1.5%+), while European equities fell ~0.3%.
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October 29, 2025 S&P futures +0.2% in Wednesday morning trading, following a Tuesday gain led by Big Tech, especially NVDA and MSFT. Despite the S&P finishing higher, over 75% of stocks declined and 8 of 11 sectors were lower. Asian markets rose (Japan, South Korea strong), Europe mixed. Treasuries weaker (yields +1–2 bp), Dollar +0.3%,
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June 23, 2025 S&P futures are up 0.2% in early trading following a mostly lower Friday session. The major indexes finished the week narrowly mixed, with strength in banks, semis, credit cards, refiners, casual diners, cruise lines, and auto retailers, while managed care, pharma, tobacco, and off-price retail lagged. Overnight, Asian markets closed well off
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June 20, 2025 S&P futures are down 0.3% Friday morning after a mixed and choppy U.S. session Wednesday, which saw strength in banks, crypto, cruise lines, and building materials, while payments, energy, athletic apparel, and chemicals lagged. Asian markets were narrowly mixed overnight, though Hong Kong gained over 1%. European markets are higher, up ~0.8%.
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S&P futures down 0.6% Wednesday morning after US equities gained Tuesday, led by small caps, tech, consumer discretionary, and energy, while cosmetics, pharma, and managed care lagged. Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea up over 1% and Hong Kong down nearly 1%. European markets slipped ~0.3%. Treasuries strengthened, bringing 10-year yields below 4.50%. The
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S&P Futures Down 0.1%: S&P futures are down 0.1% in Friday morning trading after US equities closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P reaching another all-time high and the Nasdaq extending its gains for a fourth consecutive session. Semiconductors, China tech, industrial metals, chemicals, and autos were standouts. Asian markets surged overnight, with Hong Kong
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S&P Futures Little Changed: S&P futures are flat in Wednesday morning trading after US equities closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 hitting its 41st all-time high of the year. China-related stocks saw strong gains on the back of fresh stimulus measures, while chemicals, industrial metals, machinery, and select multinationals also performed well. Semiconductors
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