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US equity futures rose and Treasuries gained as speculation that president-elect Donald Trump might moderate his trade policies led to the dollar's largest weekly loss in three months. S&P 500 futures increased by 0.3%, indicating modest gains in a shortened post-holiday trading session, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.21%, the lowest in over a month.
US equity futures and European stocks rose as traders assessed corporate earnings outlook and awaited inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve's policy direction. Contracts for S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained, with Netflix Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. rising in premarket trading, while Tesla Inc. fell following a negative sales forecast from an influential analyst.
Asian stocks were mixed in trading as investors await a slew of inflation data this week, which will provide insight into central bank policy. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. US equity futures edged up after the S&P 500 closed marginally higher on Friday, with reports showing US job growth beating expectations but the service sector slowing.
US equity futures rose as tech giants Amazon.com Inc. and Intel Corp. reported solid earnings, providing cautious optimism to investors. Crude oil prices also climbed after the US conducted strikes on Iran-linked facilities in Syria. However, the Stoxx Europe 600 slipped as earnings continued to disappoint, with NatWest Group Plc and Universal Music Group NV experiencing significant drops. The earnings season has been mixed so far, with more companies flagging lower consumer demand and a deteriorating economic environment. Investors are now awaiting the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of underlying price pressures to gauge the central bank's next move.
US equity futures rose, indicating a potential rebound for stocks on Wall Street after a challenging August. Bonds were weaker. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced, with European stocks also rebounding. Palo Alto Networks Inc. saw a rally in premarket trading after beating billings forecasts. Treasury yields climbed, bringing the 10-year yield closer to its highest level since November 2007. Investors are looking to the annual gathering of central bankers at Jackson Hole for clues on the global interest-rate outlook. In Asia, stocks dropped for the seventh consecutive day, while confusion over China's approach to its property slump strained sentiment. Oil prices rose for a third day.
European stocks rebounded from a six-day losing streak, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index gaining as much as 0.5%. US equity futures were pressured by reports of new curbs on artificial intelligence chip sales to China. European technology firms shrugged off the news, while investors awaited updates from a central banking forum in Portugal. Treasury yields were lower, but resilient US economic data suggests the Federal Reserve may continue tightening monetary policy. Signs of economic stress in China and the impact of US curbs on technology sales to China remain uncertain. The results of the Fed's annual stress test of the banking industry will be released later today.
US equity futures rose as strong earnings from Big Tech companies Alphabet Inc. and Microsoft Corp. boosted investor confidence in the economy. Contracts on the S&P 500 climbed 0.3% after falling the most in two months on Tuesday. Nasdaq 100 futures were up over 1%. PacWest Bancorp's announcement of a rebound in deposits also eased concerns over regional banks.
Asian stocks had a mixed start as investors prepare for a data-heavy week that will provide insight into the future of interest rates. While shares rose in Japan, they declined in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Australia. US equity futures also fell slightly, with contracts for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 down about 0.2%.
US stock futures were steady ahead of a three-day weekend that will see a crucial jobs report. European markets are mostly closed for the Good Friday holiday, and equity markets also will be closed in the US, though the government will release a payroll report that traders will scrutinize for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. The cash pile parked at money-market funds hit a fresh record high in the past week, although inflows slowed from the recent breakneck pace.