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FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview

FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview

FactSet 20 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

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 - Friday 21-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Friday 21-Aug Aug 21, 2026 04:11 US equity futures are modestly higher, while Asian markets ended mostly higher and European equities are firmer. The bond market remains a key focus after Treasury yields reversed most of Wednesday’s decline, with skepticism that larger Treasury buybacks can offset longer-term pressures from fiscal deficits and debt. Energy prices also remain elevated as attention turns to potential US financial m
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 20-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 20-Aug Aug 20, 2026 04:02 US equity futures are modestly lower, while Asian equities are mostly higher, and European equities are slightly softer. The Treasury rally remains a key market focus after the US Treasury announced an increase in long-dated debt buybacks, although questions remain over whether the move can sustainably contain longer-term yields. July FOMC minutes were somewhat dovish on the inflation outlook but
Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 19-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 19-Aug Aug 19, 2026 05:25 S&P futures are flat following a broadly lower Asia session. Bond pressure and semis selloffs led to sharp losses in South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. Mainland China benchmarks were hit hard as well, though Hong Kong managed to close in the green. European markets are largely unchanged this morning. Company Mentioned: Pilgrim's Pride
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 18-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 18-Aug Aug 18, 2026 05:08 S&P futures are down (0.6%) and pointing to a lower open. Asian markets were mostly lower today. Japan benchmarks were sharply lower as tech names dragged. South Korea and Taiwan saw similar declines. Mainland China markets and Hong Kong pared morning losses but still closed in the red. Australia posted mild gains with mining giant BHP notably higher. European markets opened mostly lower today
Financial Market Preview - Monday 17-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Monday 17-Aug Aug 17, 2026 05:12 U.S. futures are mixed, with the Nasdaq pointing higher while the S&P 500 edges lower. Europe is set for a positive open for now. The U.S. dollar is slipping, treasury yields are lower at the long end but higher at the front end. Bonds mixed. US 10Y is 1 bp lower at 4.7%. Gilts down 3 bps. Bund is lower at 3%. Oil down, with WTI crude 0.7% lower under $82/bbl. Gold is up. Industrial metals are
Financial Market Preview - Friday 14-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Friday 14-Aug Aug 14, 2026 03:39 US equity futures are modestly firmer, while Asian equities are mixed, and European equities are also mixed. Risk sentiment remains supported by lower Fed tightening expectations after softer-than-expected US producer inflation reinforced the disinflation narrative following the in-line CPI report. September rate-hike expectations have fallen to around 30% from 50% earlier in the week, while recen
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 13-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 13-Aug Aug 13, 2026 04:14 US equity futures are modestly firmer, while Asian equities are broadly higher and European equities are also modestly higher. Market sentiment remains supported by the in-line US inflation reading, which eased yields and reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike. The AI trade is also firmer, supported by recent earnings and a positive corporate earnings outlook, while European macro data
Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 12-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 12-Aug Aug 12, 2026 05:37 S&P futures are pointing to a slightly higher open ahead of the CPI data later today. In Asia, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan were all higher on tech stock gains, though other regions were all lower. European markets are higher this morning. Companies Mentioned: National CineMedia
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 11-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 11-Aug Aug 11, 2026 05:45 S&P futures are flat following a quiet day in Asia. South Korea, Australia, and Taiwan all finished with modest gains. Hong Kong started strong but edged lower throughout the session, and Mainland China benchmarks were mixed. Japan was closed for a holiday. European markets opened mixed this morning. Companies Mentioned: Riot Platforms, OpenAI, Intel, Amkor Technology
Financial Market Preview - Monday 10-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Monday 10-Aug Aug 10, 2026 04:58 S&P 500 futures are flat. Treasury and JGB yields up one to two basis points along the curve. Crude is strengthening amid latest setback in Strait of Hormuz-reopening talks. Gold is steady while silver edging higher. Dollar is firming against majors, strongest against yen and Korean won. Bitcoin little changed. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled following a series of hard-li
Financial Market Preview - Friday 7-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Friday 7-Aug Aug 7, 2026 05:15 S&P futures are indicating to a modestly higher open. Asian markets were mixed on Friday. Japan and South Korea struggled with continued declines in tech stocks, while China’s markets posted gains. Hong Kong inched higher as broader investor sentiment improved. European markets opened higher this morning.Companies Mentioned: Sunoco, DoubleVerify, Meta Platforms
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 6-Aug
Financial Market Preview - Thursday 6-Aug Aug 6, 2026 04:09 US equity futures are firmer, while Asian markets are mostly lower and European equities are modestly higher. Markets are being driven by a combination of earnings focus and improving geopolitical expectations, with headlines pointing toward a potential near-term agreement on the Strait of Hormuz supporting sentiment and easing energy concerns. At the same time, volatility in the semiconductor sec

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