US equity futures slightly weaker. European markets opened flat to slightly higher, while most Asian markets ended in positive territory with Kospi outperforming. Markets focused on trade and central bank updates. The ECB is expected to cut rates by 25 bps today amid cooling inflation. Uncertainty remains over the timing of a potential Trump-Xi call, with reports citing reluctance from China’s side. Institutional investors reportedly shifting away from US markets due to debt and trade concerns, with Europe seen as a relative beneficiary. Weaker-than-expected US ADP and ISM Services data added to Fed policy scrutiny ahead of Friday's jobs report. US fiscal concerns also back in focus, with the CBO projecting a $2.42T deficit increase from the reconciliation bill.Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA, Amazon, Citigroup
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Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 4-Jun
US equity futures are little changed. European markets are firmer, while most Asian markets gained. US-China trade tensions remain in focus, with Trump-Xi call reportedly expected Friday, though no confirmation yet. China's restrictions on rare earths getting more attention with press highlighting growing concern among car makers that shortage of magnets could grind auto production to halt within weeks. Moreover, US Steel tariffs come into effect today, but a temporary 25% tariff remains for the UK until its trade deal comes into force. Korea's Lee Jae-myung won the presidential election, pledging economic stimulus and renewed trade talks. Markets also eye ECB’s Thursday meeting following soft Eurozone inflation and await US jobs data to gauge Fed’s rate path.Companies Mentioned: BioNTech
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Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 3-Jun
S&P futures are pointing lower today, down (0.47%). European equity markets are firmer, following slightly weaker levels on Monday. Asian equity markets went mostly higher, with Hang Seng a notable outperformer. Overnight, US 2-year yield down 1 bps to 3.9% and 10-year down 3 bps to 4.4%. Dollar firmer, oil up, gold down, industrial metals lower. Renewed US-China trade tensions has spilled into public view with both sides accusing each other of reneging on Geneva deal. White House talking up prospects of a Trump-Xi call this week but no confirmation yet from China. Critical minerals remain source of tensions with China reportedly slow walking offer to relax rare earths curbs, a response to latest US tech curbs and revocation of Chinese student visas. Companies Mentioned: Snowflake, Merck, Crunchy Data, MoonLake Immunotherapeutics
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Financial Market Preview - Monday 2-Jun
S&P futures are pointing lower today, down (0.5%). European equity markets are weaker. Asian markets are lower, with Nikkei, Hang Seng and Taiwan underperforming, mainland China closed for public holiday. Overnight, treasury yields went up, with the two year up 2bps and the ten year up 5bps. The U.S. dollar weaker, oil up, gold gains, industrial metals higher. Trade tensions weighing on risk appetite. US-China relations fraying a month with two sides accusing the other of violating Geneva agreement. Main disagreements revolve around US frustration at China slow walking offer of relaxing rare earths curbs and China taking issue with US at new export restrictions. On geopolitical front, China rebuked US after Defense Secretary Hegseth warned of potentially imminent Taiwan invasion. Renewed tensions come as press sources noted efforts underway to set up a Trump-Xi call in bid to move forward talks.Companies Mentioned: Qualcomm, Alphawave IP Group, Sanofi, Blueprint Medicines, BASF
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Financial Market Preview - Friday 30-May
US equity futures are slightly lower after Thursday’s positive session. European markets are mostly higher, while Asian equities ended broadly weaker, with Hong Kong and Japan leading declines. US trade policy outlook clouded after Appeals Court stayed ruling that had blocked tariffs under IEEPA, leaving restrictions in place while further legal review proceeds. White House stressed alternative statutes could be used if needed, adding uncertainty to timing and process of trade decisions. US-Asia trade negotiations remain uneven: Bessent said China talks stalled and may require Xi-Trump call, while India highlighted progress and Japan prepares for next round. Tokyo inflation beat expectations, adding to market focus on BOJ tightening after Ueda reaffirmed data-driven approach this week.Companies Mentioned: Synopsys, Seacoast Banking, Archer-Daniels-Midland
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