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 ...

Tariff Tease & API Shock: Your July 08 Equity Futures Playbook Market Overview & Sentiment News President Trump delayed reciprocal tariffs on 14 nations until August 1, easing immediate trade-war fears; futures were mixed with S&P up 0.12%, Nasdaq up 0.25%, and Dow down 0.08% premarket. Amazon’s Prime Day kicked off with projected $23.8 B in sales, boosting e-commerce stocks and tech futures. Tesla rebounded 1% after Monday’s 6.7% drop on CEO Musk’s political announcement, supporting tech-led futures momentum. Meta Platforms hired Apple’s AI lead, fueling AI sector optimism and underpinning semiconductor futures. Bitcoin traded just below $109 k, and Treasury yields rose to ~4.42%, influencing risk sentiment in equity futures. Oil and gold futures retraced lower after API data showed a surprise crude build of +0.68 M barrels, pressuring commodity-linked names. Economic Events & Calendar 04:30 PM ET – API Crude Oil Sto...

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...

Futures Focus: ADP & Crude Draw Power Early Market Moves Market Overview & Sentiment News U.S. Equity Futures: ES +0.4%, NQ +0.5%, YM +0.3% as markets rally on an unexpected ADP jobs beat and strong tech guidance. ADP Employment Change: Reported +37K vs 90K expected, signaling labor resilience ahead of Friday’s Nonfarm Payrolls. Tech Earnings: Nvidia shares up 3% premarket after upbeat Q2 outlook; Apple and Microsoft also trading higher on strong results. Oil & Commodities: Crude futures down 0.6% despite a 5.8M barrel draw, while gold edges up on safe-haven flows. Fed Watch: All eyes on Fed Bostic’s 11:00 AM speech—hawkish comments could temper further gains. Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, Trading Economics, CME Group Foundational Analysis Labor Market Strength: ADP’s upside surprise underscores continued job demand, supporting cyclical sectors. Tech Outperformance: Positive guidance from mega-cap firms is prope...