FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview

StreetAccount Out Loud US Market Preview is our daily podcast aiming to bring listeners up to speed on recent Financial market news 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. 

S&P futures are currently up +0.3% and pointing to a higher open today. Asian equities were mixed, with notable declines in Greater China and Japan, while South Korea and Taiwan posted gains. European equity markets are firmer in early trades with major benchmarks all advancing. The JGB 30-year yield hit a record 3.285%, driven by a global selloff in ultralong bonds amid fiscal debt concerns. The 30-year gilt yield also reached its highest level since 1998. Companies Mentioned: Google, Aon, TSMC

US equity futures are slightly weaker. Asia ended mixed, and European markets are softer. Focus is on upcoming US data with ISM, JOLTS, ADP, and nonfarm payrolls due this week following July PCE inflation in line with expectations; Fed Governor Waller reiterated support for a September 25 bp cut and signaled more easing over the next three to six months; Trump repeated claims India offered to cut tariffs to “nothing,” though no details of resumed talks; SCO summit in China reinforced anti-US optics with Modi appearing alongside Xi and Putin; In Europe, political risks rose as French PM Bayrou faced pressure and far-right National Rally positioned for new elections.Companies mentioned: Alibaba Group, Chevron

US equity futures are slightly weaker. Asia ended mixed, and European markets are softer. Focus remains on US core PCE inflation due Friday, with expectations for a modest monthly rise; Fed Governor Waller dissented from the decision to leave rates unchanged at the July FOMC meeting in favor of a rate cut; US Q2 GDP was revised higher, supported by stronger consumer spending and lower imports; EU offered to scrap tariffs on US industrial goods and provide preferential access to certain food exports, while the US extended China tariff exclusions through November; Fed Governor Cook filed suit against President Trump contesting her dismissal, with the first court hearing scheduled for Friday.Companies Mentioned: Apple, Sapporo Holdings, Spirit Aviation, Frontier Group

US equity futures are little changed. Asia ended mixed, and European markets are firmer. Nvidia topped consensus revenue guidance though data center sales fell short of more optimistic expectations, and the group authorized a $60B buyback; In trade developments, EU is preparing legislation to cut tariffs on US industrial goods in exchange for lower US auto tariffs, while Mexico is set to raise tariffs on China to placate Washington; Japan’s negotiator Akazawa canceled a planned US trip, clouding a $550B investment package, while Chinese officials are expected in Washington though talks are seen as low priority; Market focus remains on core PCE inflation due Friday, with odds of a September Fed rate cut at 87% and roughly 55 bp of easing expected this year.Companies Mentioned: Nvidia, SMIC, Cambricon Technologies

S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today. Markets are awaiting Nvidia’s earnings due after the close, with previews broadly expecting a Q2 beat as momentum builds around the Blackwell GPU. Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday, with China markets underperforming, but European markets are slightly firmer in early trades. President Trump’s decision to dismiss Fed Governor Cook continues to dominate press coverage, though market reaction has been relatively contained. As anticipated, Cook is preparing a court challenge, which could set off a drawn-out legal process. Companies Mentioned: T-Mobile, Canada Goose, GE Aerospace, OpenAI, Microsoft

S&P futures are pointing to a slightly lower open today, down 0.2%. Asian markets closed mostly lower today, and European equity markets are also weaker in early trades. President Trump announced the dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing alleged mortgage fraud and gross negligence. Cook, whose term runs until 2038, disputes Trump’s authority to remove her and may seek an injunction to challenge the decision. Market analysts suggest that Cook's removal, combined with broader political interference, could weaken the dollar, steepen the Treasury yield curve, and undermine inflation-fighting efforts.Companies mentioned: Invesco, PDD, CSX Corp, Berkshire Hathaway

US equity futures are slightly down. Treasury yields are higher across tenors. US 2-year up to 3.7% and 10-year stays at 4.3%. Crude is marginally higher, gold lower. US dollar bounced slightly back from Friday's selloff, yen weaker, yuan at month-long high. Asia equities traded higher although most major benchmarks closed away from their highs. European markets opened slightly down. Risk sentiment is largely being supported by Fed rate cut expectations that were reinforced by dovish-leaning comments by Chair Powell on Friday. Powell warned risks may warrant adjusting policy amid weakening labor market and that tariff effects on prices will be short-lived. Market is fully pricing in two rate cuts by year-end, though some Fed watchers sounding note of caution on easing prospects ahead of Friday's release of July PCE index. Companies Mentioned: Entain, JDE Peet's, Vital Energy

US equity futures are slightly softer. Asia ended mixed, and European markets are lower. Markets remain focused on Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, with September rate cut odds falling below 80% after hawkish Fedspeak and stronger US flash PMIs. July FOMC minutes leaned hawkish, though the impact was muted by subsequent labor data; US flash PMIs showed the strongest manufacturing and services readings in over a year, but input prices rose sharply, adding stagflation concerns alongside the weaker Philadelphia Fed survey; Markets continue to track AI-driven equity pullbacks and tariff headlines, with investors bracing for possible US chip tariff announcements.Companies Mentioned: Nvidia, Boeing, Tesla

US equity futures are slightly softer. Asia ended mostly higher, and European markets are softer. Big tech pullback remains in focus amid concerns about AI valuations, competition, and stretched technicals, though many still view the downturn as temporary given the buy-the-dip pattern and strong earnings support; Central bank attention is on Fed Chair Powell’s upcoming Jackson Hole speech, with markets debating whether he will strike a more dovish tone after July’s mixed labor data; BoE rate cut expectations fluctuated this week on hotter UK inflation. ECB’s Lagarde said a US-EU trade deal remains in line with baseline forecasts, reinforcing expectations of unchanged policy in September; Bond yield backup a theme across Japan and China, with superlong yields hitting multi-decade highs amid weak auction demand and renewed fiscal concerns.Companies Mentioned: Meta, Nvidia, Weatherford International

S&P futures are pointing to a slightly lower open today, down (0.2%). Asian markets traded lower on Wednesday, led by steep losses in tech-heavy benchmarks, and European markets have also opened softer. Global technology stocks experienced a sell-off after a strong rally driven by bullish AI earnings, with major tech and AI-related stocks like SoftBank, Advantest, and SK Hynix among the biggest decliners. Companies Mentioned: Chevron, Intel, Apple

S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today, down (0.1%). Asian markets closed mostly lower today, but European equity markets are firmer in early trades. President Zelensky and European leaders met with President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The talks were described as constructive, with Trump expressing openness to U.S. participation in such guarantees. Details of the arrangements are expected to be finalized in the coming days.Companies Mentioned: Softbank, Intel, NVIDIA, Tegna

S&P futures slightly down, coming after solid gains last week that saw several fresh record highs. Treasuries are a bit firmer across the curve. Yields are down after bear steepening move last week. Dollar index up, Gold up. Bitcoin futures down, WTI crude up. Geopolitics remains the biggest focus over the weekend after Friday's summit between Trump and Putin ended with no commitment for Russia to end the Ukraine war. European leaders including Ukraine's Zelenskiy are set to meet Trump in Washington today, while White House officials confirmed the US would offer Ukraine a secure guarantee. Companies Mentioned: Saudi Aramco, Petrobras, Tesla

US equity futures are firmer with the S&P 500 up modestly. Asia ended mostly higher, and European markets are stronger. Fed rate cut expectations remain elevated despite hotter-than-expected July PPI, with markets still pricing a high probability of a September cut; China’s latest activity data showed broad deterioration in industrial production, fixed asset investment, and retail sales, with the property downturn deepening; Japan’s Q2 GDP growth rebounded more than expected, helped by capex, external demand, and consumption; White House adviser Navarro said pharma tariffs are likely to be covered by "Section 232"; Attention turns to the Trump-Putin summit, with markets watching for geopolitical developments.Companies Mentioned: Accenture, Millicom International Cellular, Hims & Hers Health

US equity futures are slightly softer with the S&P 500 down marginally. Asia ended mixed, with Japan pulling back from record highs. European markets are mostly firmer. Fed rate cut expectations continue to support sentiment, with the path of least resistance for equities still seen on the upside. Trump and Putin are set to meet Friday, with Trump warning of severe consequences if no ceasefire deal is reached. UK GDP growth surprised to the upside, aided by pre-tariff activity, while RICS data still showed a challenging housing market. China’s new loans shrank for the first time in 20 years, reflecting seasonality and weak credit demand. Australian employment data met forecasts with a lower jobless rate.Companies Mentioned: Ampol, EG Group, Leju Holdings

S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today. Markets are responding positively to a record close in the U.S. markets, driven by CPI data that supports expectations of a September rate cut. While the data reflects mixed impacts from tariffs, it is seen as mild enough to justify Fed easing, particularly amid signs of labor market weakness. Asian markets surged today, with notable performances in Japan and Hong Kong. European markets are also firmer in early trades. Companies Mentioned: Sapiens International, KKR

S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today, up +0.1%. Asian markets closed mostly higher today, with Japan's Nikkei climbing to a record high. European equity markets are also firmer in early trades. President Trump has signed an executive order that will extend the China tariff truce by another 90 days, signaling cautious progress in trade negotiations. Reports indicate discussions remain stuck on key issues like fentanyl, rare earths, and export controls. Trump suggested allowing sales of downgraded NVIDIA Blackwell chips to China as part of the negotiations.Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA, MARA Holdings, Hanesbrands, Citigroup

S&P futures slightly down with yields US 2-year down to 3.8% and 10-year down to 4.3%. Asia equities are trading mostly higher, European equity markets are narrowly mixed. Dollar softer. Oil down. Gold pulling back with White House to clarify tariff on gold bars. Industrial metals are mostly higher. On the latest batch of trade headlines, press coverage are mostly on US secondary tariffs over Russian crude purchases. VP Vance said China could be hit with tariffs, echoing President Trump last week. However, he also acknowledged the challenges targeting China given current ongoing talks, desire for Trump-Xi summit and China's rare earths leverage. Defiant stance from Beijing and Delhi also heightened skepticism that secondary sanctions will prompt any change to their Russian energy purchases.Companies Mentioned: Avantor, Tegna, Northern Data, Nexstar Media Group, Rumble

US equity futures are slightly weaker, Asia ended mixed, with Japan rallying strongly while most other major markets fell. European markets are mostly firmer. Focus remains on trade developments as Trump’s global tariffs take effect, with major trading partners including India and Switzerland continuing to lobby for exemptions. Japan’s Akazawa said the US will clarify that the 15% tariff will not stack on top of existing levies and that a revised auto tariff order will be signed. Commerce Secretary Lutnick signaled a likely 90-day extension of the China tariff deadline. Reports said the US has imposed tariffs on certain gold bars traded on Comex, helping push gold to record highs. In US politics, recent Fedspeak has turned more dovish, with Waller emerging as the leading candidate to replace Powell, and Trump nominating CEA Chair Miren to the Fed Board.Companies Mentioned: Tesla, Intel, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, CK Hutchison Holdings, BlackRock

US equity futures are firmer. Asia mostly advanced, and European markets opened higher. Markets responded positively to Trump’s planned carve-out from the 100% chip tariff, which exempts companies investing in US capacity. Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases and raised the possibility of secondary sanctions on China. ECB economic bulletin and BoE rate decision in focus, with the latter expected to deliver a cautious 25 bp cut amid elevated inflation. Geopolitically, Trump said very good chance he would meet with Putin and Zelenskiy soon to broker peace. Companies Mentioned: Apple, New World Development, Blackstone, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac