FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview

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FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview

StreetAccount U.S. Daily Market Preview is FactSet's daily podcast aiming to bring listeners up to speed with financial markets information on the day to come as quickly as possible. With a target time of ~5 minutes and a publish time of ~5:00 ET, this is an ideal listen prior to market open.

  1. 7H AGO

    Financial Market Preview - Thursday 13-Mar

    US equity futures are lower after a strong close on Wednesday. European markets opened weaker, while Asia equities are tilting lower. Markets remain cautious as trade tensions escalate following Trump’s overnight imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, prompting swift retaliation from Canada and the EU. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs cut its year-end S&P 500 price target after recently lowering its 2025 GDP forecast. The US CPI report came in softer than expected, with both headline and core inflation below forecasts. The Bank of Canada cut rates by 25 basis points, marking its seventh consecutive cut. In geopolitical developments, Ukraine has signaled willingness to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposal now under review by Moscow. Companies Mentioned: Amazon, NRG Energy, Sunnova Energy

    4 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 12-Mar

    S&P futures are pointing to a higher open, up +0.33% ahead of the February CPI release. Asian markets had a mixed session on Wednesday. Japan’s Nikkei climbed +0.25%, supported by a rally in semiconductor and battery-related stocks. European markets opened higher, following a 3% decline between Monday and Tuesday, leaving markets near February lows. Tariff-related tensions continued as President Trump briefly threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian imports to 50%, though later retracted the statement. As of midnight U.S. time, 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum products were implemented without exemption. Companies Mentioned: Google, TSMC, Bar Harbor Bankshares

    5 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 11-Mar

    S&P futures are pointing to a higher open today, up +0.22%. Markets remain on edge after President Trump’s weekend comments downplaying recession risks, while reiterating his tariff strategy—further fanning economic growth concerns. The VIX volatility index hit a seven-month high, underscoring investor unease. Asian markets were broadly lower on Tuesday. Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with most indices under pressure from Wall Street’s sharp selloff on Monday, and European markets opened mixed. Companies Mentioned: 2seventy Bio, Bristol Myers Squibb, Nissan Motor

    5 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Financial Market Preview - Monday 10-Mar

    US equity futures are indicating a lower open today. European markets have opened in the negative territory, following weaker Asian sessions. Markets are unnerved by the uncertainty stemming from Trump's policy amid all the stop-start tariff announcements. The growth versus contraction concerns have been another focus after Trump acknowledged that the US economy is facing a transition period and demurred on the likelihood of a recession. Companies mentioned: ServiceNow, Silgan, Checkpoint Therapeutics

    5 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Financial Market Preview - Friday 7-Mar

    US equity futures are pointing to a higher open today. European markets have opened in the negative territory, following weaker Asian sessions. Global markets still have their attention on Trump, who has agreed to delay the 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods covered by the USMCA until April second. Still, the tariff reprieve provided no support for markets given the uncertain policy dynamic and Trump showing little inclination to back down from his broader strategy of remaking trade relationships. Companies mentioned: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Apollo Global

    5 min

  6. MAR 6

    Financial Market Preview - Thursday 6-Mar

    US equity futures are slightly softer after a strong rally on Wednesday. European markets opened firmer, while Asian equities ended mostly higher, with Hong Kong continuing to outperform while Australia lagged. Markets responded positively to the White House’s decision to delay auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico by one month, while officials also suggested potential exemptions for agricultural and other key products under USMCA. Stronger-than-expected ISM Services data showed rising new orders and employment. The ADP private payrolls report missed expectations, while the Beige Book pointed to softer consumer spending and growing business concerns over trade uncertainty. Oil prices remained under pressure despite lingering concerns about inflation. Companies Mentioned: Allegro MicroSystems, Onsemi, Sanken Electric, SGS, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, Microsoft

    4 min

  7. MAR 5

    Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 5-Mar

    S&P futures are pointing to a higher open today, up +0.55%. Asian markets rebounded on Wednesday, led by a +2.8% surge in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, driven by optimism over supportive policy measures announced at China’s NPC. European markets also opened higher, as markets are reacting positively to Germany’s proposed infrastructure fund and hopes for easing trade tensions. Companies Mentioned: Google, BlackRock

    5 min

  8. MAR 4

    Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 4-Mar

    S&P futures are pointing to a higher open today, up +0.23%. The White House announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico made goods, while doubling tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%. In retaliation, China imposed 10-15% tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and added additional U.S. firms to its unreliable entity and export control lists. Canada and Mexico have also flagged substantial retaliatory measures. Asian markets were broadly lower on Tuesday. The Nikkei fell (1.2%), weighed by weak economic data and trade-related concerns. European markets are broadly lower in early trades, with German automakers are leading the decline. Companies Mentioned: Walgreens Boots Alliance, JetBlue, American Airlines, Didi Global

    5 min
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StreetAccount U.S. Daily Market Preview is FactSet's daily podcast aiming to bring listeners up to speed with financial markets information on the day to come as quickly as possible. With a target time of ~5 minutes and a publish time of ~5:00 ET, this is an ideal listen prior to market open.

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