February 4, 2026 S&P 500 futures +0.1% in early Wednesday trading, reversing some initial weakness. This follows a mostly lower Tuesday session, with technology—particularly software—the primary drag, pushing the Nasdaq down nearly 1.5%. Cyclicals provided some offset, and small caps finished modestly higher. Overnight, Asian markets were mixed with South Korea and China among the […]
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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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October 28, 2025 S&P futures flat Tuesday morning after a strong Monday rally that saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both gain over 1%. Big Tech and semis led, while cyclicals outperformed defensives. Staples lagged and precious metals weighed on materials. Treasuries firmer (yields −1–2 bp), Dollar −0.1%, Gold −2.5%, Bitcoin −0.1%, and WTI −1.5%.
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August 6, 2025 S&P futures +0.3%, following a quiet Tuesday where equities finished mostly lower on soft economic data. Tech lagged, while small caps, managed care, regional banks, airlines, and homebuilders outperformed. Overnight, Asian markets were mostly higher with Japan, China, Australia, and Singapore all posting gains. Europe is modestly green, up ~0.2%. Treasuries weaker,
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May 8, 2025 S&P futures up 1%, extending Wednesday’s gains, which saw semis, entertainment, travel/leisure, multis, credit cards, banks, and builders lead. Overnight, Asian markets were modestly higher, and Europe opened up ~1%. Treasuries are weaker with 3–4 bp yield increases and a bear-flattening curve. The dollar index is up 0.4%, gold down 1.4%, Bitcoin
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S&P futures are little changed Friday morning following a mixed Thursday session dominated by stock-specific moves. Big tech, banks, GSEs, staples, travel, and E&Cs outperformed, while semis, healthcare, homebuilders, and energy lagged. Asian markets were mixed, with Greater China leading while Japan underperformed. European markets also showed mixed performance. Treasuries were narrowly mixed with curve
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S&P futures up 0.2% Thursday morning after US equities finished higher Wednesday, led by AI plays, banks, pharma, utilities, and REITs. Asian markets mostly higher with China and Hong Kong up over 1%, while European markets rallied ~0.8%. Treasuries weaker with curve flattening, dollar index up 0.4%, gold down 0.4%, Bitcoin futures up 2.2%, and
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S&P futures are down 0.1% in Wednesday morning trading, following Tuesday’s close in which U.S. equities fell, reflecting a loss of momentum in certain segments of the “Trump trade.” Higher rates have also increased scrutiny on some cyclical stocks, while stocks connected to China underperformed. Asian markets mostly declined overnight, with South Korea down more
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