Hot PPI vs Retail Sales: August 15 Trading Blueprint Market Overview & Sentiment News Global equity markets continue to hover near record highs, bolstered by signs of cooling U.S. consumer inflation and hopes that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting rates later this year. The mood is tempered by a hot July producer‑price index and weak Chinese factory and retail data, which have raised concerns about global growth. European indices and Japan’s Nikkei extended multi‑week rallies thanks to strong earnings and expectations that a high‑stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska could lead to a ceasefire in Eastern Europe. U.S. equity fund inflows have surged as investors cheer the softer July CPI and an extension of the U.S.‑China tariff truce; technology funds are drawing their biggest inflows since early 2021. Meanwhile, crude oil prices are trading near two‑month lows: traders expect the Alaska summit and weak Chi...

Tariff Tussle & Tech Triumph: Your July 10 Equity Futures Playbook Market Overview & Sentiment News U.S. stock futures were broadly flat premarket, with S&P 500 and Dow futures near unchanged and Nasdaq futures up slightly under 0.1% as markets digest mixed data and headlines. President Trump’s announcement of 50% reciprocal tariffs on copper and Brazilian imports weighed on broad-market sentiment, adding a layer of geopolitical risk. Nvidia’s surge to a historic $4 trillion market cap continues to propel tech-driven momentum in equity futures. Delta Air Lines jumped 12% premarket on stronger-than-expected Q2 earnings and raised full-year guidance, boosting airline-linked futures. WK Kellogg spiked over 50% amid takeover chatter by Ferrero, fueling M&A-driven moves in consumer staples futures. Bitcoin hovered near $109,000 and 10-year Treasury yields held around 4.4%, reflecting a nuanced risk environment. Economic Events ...

Calm Before the Fireworks: Your July 03 Equity Futures Playbook Market Overview & Sentiment News Tech & Retail Rally: U.S. stock futures are steady near record highs after a strong session on Wednesday. A surge in Tesla and Nike shares helped the S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at all-time highs, fueling bullish momentum heading into today. Tariff Relief Boost: A trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam eased tariff tensions, providing an overnight boost for global markets. The MSCI World and STOXX 600 indexes climbed on optimism from lower Vietnamese export tariffs. Jobs Data Caution: Equity futures are flat to slightly up ahead of Friday’s June Nonfarm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET. With the holiday-shortened session and early close at 1:00 PM ET, traders remain in a cautious wait-and-see mode. Chip Reprieve Rally: The U.S. lifted export curbs on chip design software to China, sparking premarket gains of over 5% in Synopsys and Cade...