US close firm on futures, with yields high, oil softer and geopolitics in focus
S&P futures, Nasdaq futures and the Russell complex held gains into the settlement, while the VIX eased back from the open. The ten-year yield stayed above 5.3, the dollar index held near 102, and WTI and Brent finished lower on the day.
Nasdaq futures +0.8499%Tech led into the close as rate pressure stayed in view
S&P 500 futures +0.6654%Broad equity futures held gains despite higher yields
WTI crude -1.9208%Oil fell after geopolitical and export-flow headlines
US 10-year yield +0.6443%Rates stayed elevated and capped rate-sensitive trade
Lead: US equities finished mixed-to-firm, with S&P futures at 7829 and Nasdaq futures at 31325.75, while the VIX eased to 15.49. Session narrative: The ten-year yield stayed high at 5.31 and the dollar index held near 102.14, keeping pressure on duration-sensitive assets. WTI crude fell 1.9208% to 89.36 and Brent dropped 1.8778% to 100.33. Silver, copper and natural gas were firmer, while gold was little changed. Cross-asset check: TLT slipped and USD/JPY was near 157.986, underscoring a firm-rate, firm-dollar backdrop. Themes & continuing stories: Oil stayed tied to Middle East headlines and export-flow reports; a $14.7B Boeing-Lockheed contract kept defense in view. What’s ahead: Watch whether futures hold these gains against the next rates and geopolitics headlines.