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US futures are pointing to a higher open as of 04:05 ET. European equity markets have opened in the positive territory, following mostly higher Asian markets. BOJ left policy settings unchanged as expected. FY24 core inflation projection upgraded. FY26 core inflation around 2%. Bond purchases to be conducted in accordance with decisions made in March. Finance Minister Suzuki expressed concerns over negative effect of yen depreciation, repeating readiness to act if needed.
Companies Mentioned: MSFT, GOOG, SNAP, INTC

US futures are pointing to a lower open as of 04:05 ET. European equity markets have opened mixed, following mixed to lower Asian markets. Upcoming US GDP and PCE readings broadly highlighted as main risk events. Attention also on FX developments with yen breaking into 155 vs dollar and entering range expected to prompt MOF intervention. BOJ policy still widely expected to remain unchanged.
Companies Mentioned: Meta Platforms, HashiCorp, IBM, Boeing

US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. This follows broadly higher markets in Asia, while European equity markets are firmer. Sentiment remains positive with lower rates and a weaker dollar helping on Tuesday after softer US flash PMI data. The focus in US after-hours was on earnings from Tesla.
Companies mentioned: Tesla, Texas Instruments, Visa

US equity futures are indicating a mostly flat 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: JD Sports Fashion, Hibbett, Novartis, SAP

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. Sentiment improving amid some tentative signs of easing in the Middle Eastern tensions. Iran continues to downplay the Israeli attack, suggesting no appetite to escalate the situation. The market continues to evaluate the Fed outlook. Some Fed officials warn of the potential for no rate cuts this year.
Companies mentioned: Express, NYSE, Unilever, Salesforce, Informatica

US equity futures are indicating a lower open as of 04:45 ET. This follows lower markets in both Asia and Europe, following escalation in the Middle-East overnight with reports of Israeli strikes on facilities inside Iran. However, much remains unclear, including what was struck and the extent of damage. Markets continue to pare back Fed easing expectations with futures pricing in 1-2 cuts and the first now not anticipated until September.
Companies mentioned: Paramount Global, Sony, Apollo Global Management, Meta, Apple, Google