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US equity futures are broadly unchanged as of 05:00 ET. This follows mixed markets in Asia, while European equity markets are higher. The latest Fed-speak is consistent with last week's message from Fed Chair Powell that a rate hike is unlikely. Earnings growth is tracking well above expectations. China President Xi is in France to discuss trade and security risks.
Companies mentioned: Paramount Global, Apollo Global Management, Sony, Apple

US futures are pointing to a higher open today, extending Friday's gains. European equity markets have opened in the positive territory, following solid sessions in Asian markets. Softer than expected US nonfarm payrolls and ISM services results boosted sentiment. Fed repricing also brought forward, with first rate cut expected in September instead of November. Some support also comes from US earnings. China back in spotlight as Xi meets Macron and Caixin services PMI remained buoyant.
Companies Mentioned: Paramount Global, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Apollo, Comcast, Boeing

US futures are indicating a higher open today. European equity markets have opened mostly in the positive territory, following higher levels in Asian markets. Big tech earnings are bright spot in market. Corporate fundamentals remain supportive though reactions to headline surprises skewed to cautious side. Broader support to market sentiment put down to latest Fed guidance offering reassurance that rate hike is unlikely.
Companies Mentioned: Apple, Walt Disney, Amazon, Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing, EnerSys, Terreno Realty

US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 04:45 ET. This follows higher markets in Asia, while European equity markets are also higher. Equity markets are benefiting from no further escalation in Middle Eastern tensions. Some thoughts are the recent sell-off is more technical than fundamental. There is also ongoing focus on the Fed outlook, with a reduction in rate cut expectations remaining a talking point.
Companies mentioned: DOW, Arkema, Freshworks, Exxon Mobil, Pioneer Natural Resources

US equity futures are indicating a lower open as of 04:45 ET. A large number of markets closed for Labor Day holidays, but the ones that are open were lower in Asian and European trading. Attention on rates heightening ahead of the upcoming FOMC meeting. No policy change is expected but markets are awaiting further guidance from Powell following significant erosion in rate cut expectations priced in the market.
Companies mentioned: IBM, PG&E, KKR, Pfizer

US equity futures are indicating a slightly lower open as of 05:00 ET. This follows mostly higher markets in Asia, while European equity markets are mixed. Monday's yen volatility continued to reverberate overnight. China official manufacturing PMI was little changed in expansion territory, while non-manufacturing index was softer than expected. Markets are mostly awaiting tomorrow's FOMC, employment data and Treasury quarterly refunding, along with megacap earnings.
Companies mentioned: Comcast, Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, Goldman Sachs, General Motors, Barclays