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.
Episodes
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 18-Jun
US equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are mixed while European equities are also mixed. Markets remain focused on the implications of the hawkish Fed stance, with rate hike expectations now pulled forward and yields rising sharply at the short end, weighing on equity sentiment. However, risk appetite is being supported by confidence around a formal US-Iran agreement, with the signed
Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 17-Jun
S&P futures are up +0.2% as of now and indicating a higher open today. Asian equities closed mostly higher Wednesday. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan all recorded modest gains, sustained by strength in semiconductor names. Greater China markets were the underperformers. European markets are mixed in early trading with the STOXX 600 and French CAC relatively firmer. Companies Mentioned: Amazon,
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 16-Jun
S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today. Asian equities closed mixed on Tuesday as the region’s rally stalled. Japan's Nikkei hit a fresh record early on before paring gains, Greater China markets were under pressure from property sector weakness, and South Korea's Kospi closed +2% higher. European markets opened modestly higher.Companies Mentioned: Qualcomm, General Motors, DeepSeek
Evening Market Recap - Monday, 15-Jun
US equities were higher in fairly uneventful Monday trading as stocks ended a bit off best levels. Today’s risk-on move was driven by the weekend agreement between US and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz starting Friday. In macro news, June’s Empire State manufacturing index missed with the new orders index sharply lower.
Financial Market Preview - Monday 15-June
US futures are trading higher, while European markets opened with strong gains. The US dollar has weakened noticeably, with most Asian currencies strengthening except the yen. Treasury yields are up at the short end but down at the long end, and sovereign yields in Asia have declined. Crude oil prices are lower, although Brent and WTI have recovered somewhat from their lows. Precious metals are sh
Financial Market Preview - Friday 12-Jun
US equity futures are modestly weaker, Asian markets are higher, while European equities are also advancing. Markets are being supported by improving risk sentiment tied to growing optimism around a potential US-Iran agreement, with reports pointing to a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework to address key nuclear issues. The pullback in oil prices and easi
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 11-Jun
US equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are mostly lower but off their worst levels while European equities are firmer. Markets are trading more defensively amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty as US launched another wave strikes against Iran, targeting air defense systems, radars and drone command and control units. Crude gave back some of its earlier gains after CENTCOM declared
Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 10-Jun
S&P futures are down (0.5%) as of now and indicating a lower open today. Asian markets closed mostly lower on Wednesday, weighed down by geopolitical concerns and semiconductor-driven selling pressures. Japan's Nikkei fell (1.9%), with SoftBank closed (8%) lower following stalled OpenAI-backed loan talks. Korea's Kospi closed sharply lower, nearly wiping out Tuesday's rally. Greater China mark
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 9-Jun
S&P futures are pointing to a higher open today. Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a recovery in tech stocks and optimism surrounding China’s export growth. Japan's Nikkei surged near +2%, with strong gains across semiconductor and heavy industry names. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix drove the Kospi to close +8% higher today. European markets opened mixed.Companies Mentioned:
Financial Market Preview - Monday 8-Jun
US equities fell sharply on Friday, with the S&P 500 index breaking its streak of nine consecutive weekly gains. The Nasdaq experienced its worst week since Apr-24. Bonds fell. The US 10-year treasury yield increased by 2 bps to 4.5% after backing up sharply on Friday amid very strong US employment data. The US dollar remained steady against the Japanese yen but softened against the euro, Brit
Financial Market Preview - Friday 5-Jun
US equity futures are weaker, Asian markets are mostly lower while European equities are softer. Markets are tilting more defensively as technology sector weakness and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on sentiment. US-Iran developments remain fluid, with ongoing diplomatic efforts but no firm resolution, while ceasefire dynamics in the region remain fragile. Trade tensions are also resurfacing after
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 4-Jun
US equity futures are weaker, Asian markets are broadly lower while European equities are modestly higher. Markets are trading more defensively amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and recent volatility in rates and energy prices. US-Iran tensions remain a key overhang despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, with skepticism around the timeline for a formal agreement and reopening of the Strait of
Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 3-Jun
S&P futures are indicating another flat open today. Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, though Japan led gains with the Nikkei up near +3%, driven by semiconductors and tech names.Taiwan also saw gains as chip stocks extended rallies. However, Hong Kong saw its tech names dropping following Tuesday's rebounds, and India and Indonesia saw sharp declines. European markets are lower in early trad
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 2-Jun
S&P futures are indicating a flat open today. Asian markets finished higher Tuesday, with Hong Kong and mainland China leading gains. The Hang Seng rallied +1.8%, driven by strength in tech and cloud platform names. South Korea and Taiwan clawed back early losses, while Japan’s Nikkei closed +0.5% higher. European markets are also higher in early trading. Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA, Marvell,
Financial Market Preview - Monday 1-June
US equity futures higher with S&P up 0.2%. Bond yields higher. US 10-year up 2 bps at 4.5%. Gilts up 2 bps at 4.8%. Bund 4 bps higher at 3%. Dollar firmer versus yen and euro, softer against sterling and Aussie. Oil up with WTI crude 3.8% higher near $90.50/bbl. Gold down. Industrial metals higher. Bitcoin lower. US-Iran ceasefire negotiations continue with press reports noting President Trump
Financial Market Preview - Friday 29-May
US equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are mostly higher, while European equities are also firmer. Equities are being supported by improving sentiment around US-Iran developments, with reports of a potential 60-day ceasefire framework helping to ease concerns around energy supply disruptions and inflation pressures. While negotiations remain ongoing and key issues such as uranium sto
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 28-May
S&P futures are pointing to a slightly lower open. Asian markets were mostly lower on Thursday, but most benchmarks closed well off their day's lows. The Nikkei, Kospi and Taiex were all under pressure from weakness in semis and memory. Mainland China advanced modestly. European stocks also opened lower. Companies Mentioned: Perella Weinberg Partners, Dell, Eli Lily
Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 27-May
S&P futures are up +0.2% and pointing to another higher open, following yesterday's record closes in the S&P and Nasdaq. Asian markets were mixed Wednesday. Tech gains led Korea, Japan, and Taiwan higher, while broader indices were weaker. Hong Kong and Mainland China were the notable underperformers, driven by continuing broker crackdowns. European stocks are higher following a weak sessi
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 26-May
US equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are mixed, while European equities are softer. US-Iran headlines remain a key focus, with negotiations ongoing and signals pointing toward a potential agreement, though key sticking points persist around uranium enrichment, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of frozen assets, while intermittent military actions continue to add vola
Financial Market Preview - Friday 22-May
US equity futures are modestly higher, Asian markets are broadly higher, while European equities are also firmer. Equities were supported by renewed optimism around a potential US-Iran ceasefire. Momentum and AI-linked names resumed leadership following recent underperformance, while improved sentiment also contributed to a pullback in oil prices and some easing in rate hike expectations. However,
