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US futures are pointing to a slightly lower open today. European equity markets have opened weaker, following mostly lower levels in Asian markets. Dollar strength has pushed yen to 34-year lows, prompting Japan's forex diplomat to reiterate government's readiness to act if needed. US has added Japan to currency manipulation watchlist and called for China to be more transparent in its forex management. European markets have shrugged off political risk and keyed off central bank policy outlook.
Companies Mentioned: Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing, Airbus, Citigroup, Autodesk

US futures are pointing to a higher open today. European equity markets have opened higher, following mixed trading in Asian markets. The market returns today after the Juneteenth holiday on Wednesday. European central bank policy decisions in focus today. In other market news, overnight China left its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates unchanged as expected. However, calls for further easing are growing louder following mixed May activity data.
Companies Mentioned: Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Discover Financial, Carlyle, KKR

US equity futures are broadly unchanged as of 05:00 ET. This follows higher markets in Asia, while European equity markets are firmer. Sentiment remains positive after yesterday's improved tone. US May Retail Sales headlines a busy macro calendar.
Companies mentioned: Apple

US futures are pointing to a very slightly higher open today. European equity markets have opened mixed to higher, following lower levels in Asian markets. Markets entering new week facing competing narratives. There’s renewed US disinflation traction following soft US CPI & PPI, driving dovish rate repricing and supported risk assets. But hawkish change to Fed's dot plot, pickup in concerns about US growth, French political turmoil, tariff fight with China are among bearish talking points.
Companies Mentioned: Carlyle Group, Amazon

US equity futures are mixed as of 05:00 ET. This follows mixed markets in Asia, while European equity markets are lower. The Bank of Japan announced its intent to taper Japanese government bonds purchases and left rates unchanged as expected. Markets are fully pricing in two Fed rate cuts after cooler-than-expected US PPI provided further evidence on the disinflation trajectory. The G7 meeting saw the US and Ukraine sign a 10-year bilateral security agreement.
Companies mentioned: Mastercard, Visa, Adobe

US futures are pointing to a slightly higher open today. European equity markets have opened lower, following mixed trading in Asian markets. Markets are being influenced by the ongoing fallout from yesterday's US CPI data and FOMC meeting. US data was a positive influence on risk appetite on Wednesday, though sentiment is a bit more defensive today.
Companies Mentioned: Disney, Apple