Session market brief

EU MiddayOct 07, 10:45 AM

Europe midday: equities mixed, oil firm, yields elevated ahead of Fed minutes

S&P futures are down 0.1937% and Nasdaq futures are down 0.4582%, while the ten-year yield is 5.27 and WTI crude is 89.98. The dollar index is 102.31, euro-dollar is 1.1198 and dollar-yen is 158.309, with VIX at 15.57.

S&P 500 ETF +0.5536%cash equities are firmer despite weaker futures

Nasdaq 100 ETF +0.5304%tech led cash-session strength

Russell 2000 ETF -0.7234%small caps underperform

VIX +3.7308%risk caution stays elevated

Lead: European midday trade is mixed, with SPY up 0.5536%, QQQ up 0.5304% and DIA up 0.4931%, while IWM is down 0.7234%. Session narrative: S&P futures, Nasdaq futures, Dow futures and Russell futures are all lower. The ten-year yield is 5.27, VIX is up 3.7308%, and Brent sits at 101.85 as crude keeps pressure on risk. Cross-asset check: The dollar index is 102.31, euro-dollar is 1.1198 and dollar-yen is 158.309. Gold is down 1.1368%. Themes & continuing stories: Iran and Strait of Hormuz headlines are keeping energy elevated, while ECB speakers are focused on inflation and policy flexibility. What’s ahead: Traders are waiting for the FOMC minutes and a closely watched 10-year auction.

Brief archive

Oct 09, 08:26 PM
Daily Wrap

Stocks gain into the close as VIX fades, yields hold high and oil stays firm

US equities finished higher on the session, with S&P 500 ETF up 0.6099% and Nasdaq 100 ETF up 0.5043%, while the VIX fell 3.8287%. The ten-year yield ended at 5.24 and the dollar index at 102.22. Gold rose 1.5155%, silver gained 2.6858% and copper added 2.1162%.

Oct 09, 05:02 PM
US Midday

US midday: stocks firm, oil eases, but rates and geopolitics keep the tape tense

S&P futures are up 0.499% at 7855.25, with the ten-year yield at 5.25 and the dollar index at 102.32. VIX is 14.88. WTI crude is 91.2 and Brent is 103.88 after a pullback, while gold is 4214 and silver is 61.06. The Nasdaq 100 ETF is up 0.4415% and the S&P 500 ETF is up 0.5718%.

Oct 09, 01:02 PM
US Pre-Open

US pre-open: futures firm as yields stay high and gold leads the tape

S&P futures and Nasdaq futures are higher, the ten-year yield is 5.24, the dollar index is 102.28, and WTI crude is 91.05. VIX is 15.2, gold is 4204.7, and risk appetite is mixed before the open.

Oct 09, 10:46 AM
EU Midday

Europe midday: futures firm, yields ease, oil slips on physical tanker strain

S&P futures are up 0.3518% and Nasdaq futures are up 0.7483%, while the US 10-year yield is 5.23 and WTI crude is 90.66. The dollar index is 102.14, EUR/USD is 1.1216 and USD/JPY is 158.308, with VIX at 15.23.

Oct 09, 06:41 AM
Asia Wrap

Asia close steadies as yields ease, oil slips and Europe opens firmer

Asia finished with a softer dollar, lower oil and stronger gold and silver, while S&P futures and Nasdaq futures held gains into the Europe open.

Oct 08, 08:25 PM
Daily Wrap

Stocks mixed into the close as yields ease, oil jumps and the dollar slips

US equities finished mixed after a session where the S&P 500 ETF was down 0.3667%, the Nasdaq 100 ETF fell 1.2722% and the VIX rose 2.6525%. The ten-year yield ended at 5.23, the dollar index at 102.08, while WTI crude and Brent crude advanced 2.8092% and 3.1836%.

Oct 08, 05:00 PM
US Midday

Midday: S&P futures softer as oil spikes, yields stay high and risk wobbles

S&P futures are softer at midday while the ten-year yield sits at 5.27, the dollar index at 102.29 and VIX at 15.37. WTI crude is 90.95 and Brent is 103.59 after an intraday jump, while gold is 4143.2. The S&P 500 ETF is down 0.5147% and the Nasdaq 100 ETF is down 1.2214%.

Oct 08, 01:00 PM
US Pre-Open

US pre-open: futures softer as oil and yields stay elevated, Bailey flags fragile markets

S&P futures and Nasdaq futures are lower, the ten-year yield is 5.32, the dollar index is 102.36, and WTI crude is 92.51. VIX is 15.71, gold is 4142.9, and risk tone stays cautious before the open.

Oct 08, 10:45 AM
EU Midday

Europe midday: equities softer, oil jumps, yields stay elevated as Fed minutes loom

S&P futures are down 0.573% and Nasdaq futures are down 0.8033%, while the US 10-year yield is 5.28 and WTI crude is 92.43. The dollar index is 102.39, EUR/USD is 1.1183 and USD/JPY is 158.249, with VIX at 15.78.

Oct 08, 06:40 AM
Asia Wrap

Asia Wrap: Rupiah Lingers Near IDR 17,900 as Dollar Stays Strong

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Oct 07, 08:25 PM
Daily Wrap

Stocks fade at the close as yields stay high, dollar firms and gold slips

US equities ended lower after another session dominated by high yields and a firm dollar. The S&P 500 ETF fell 0.231%, the Nasdaq 100 ETF lost 0.285%, and the Russell 2000 ETF lagged with a 1.2548% drop. The ten-year yield held at 5.28, the dollar index traded at 102.3, and VIX finished at 15.08. Energy was mixed, with WTI at 88.94 and Brent at 100.92, while gold, silver and copper all declined.

Oct 07, 05:01 PM
US Midday

Midday: stocks slip as yields, dollar and oil keep pressure on risk

S&P futures stay softer at midday, with the S&P 500 off from its record intraday high above 7830. The ten-year yield is 5.32, the dollar index is 102.33, and VIX is 15.38. WTI crude is 88.99, Brent is 100.91, gold is 4133.6 and silver is 60.12.

Oct 07, 01:01 PM
US Pre-Open

US pre-open: futures ease as the ten-year yield, dollar and oil stay elevated

S&P futures and Nasdaq futures are slightly lower, with the ten-year yield at 5.35, the dollar index at 102.48 and WTI crude at 89.97. Gold is 4092.6 and VIX is 15.76 before the US open.

Oct 07, 06:40 AM
Asia Wrap

Asia mixed into Europe open as oil extends gains and yields ease

S&P futures are up 0.0064% and Nasdaq futures are down 0.0651%. The S&P 500 ETF is up 0.5536%, the Nasdaq 100 ETF is up 0.5304%, the US 10-year yield is at 5.27, WTI crude is at 90.27 and dollar-yen is at 158.325.

Oct 06, 08:25 PM
Daily Wrap

US equities hold firm into the close while Russell lags, yields ease and energy stays bid

S&P futures, Nasdaq futures and Dow futures finished higher, while the Russell complex lagged. The VIX slipped, the ten-year yield held at 5.27, and the dollar index was softer at 101.84. WTI and Brent were both higher on the day, and gold, silver and natural gas also firmed.

Oct 06, 05:00 PM
US Midday

Midday: S&P futures hold gains as yields, dollar and oil stay in focus

S&P futures and Nasdaq futures remain positive at midday, with the S&P 500 at a record intraday high above 7830. The ten-year yield is 5.28 and the dollar index is 101.89, while VIX is 15.04. WTI crude is 89.59, Brent is 100.13, gold is 4187.2 and silver is 61.57.

Oct 06, 01:00 PM
US Pre-Open

Pre-open: futures firmer as yields ease and oil stays heavy

S&P futures and Nasdaq futures are higher, with the ten-year yield at 5.28, dollar index at 101.86 and WTI crude at 87.24. Gold is 4202.1 and VIX is 15.33 ahead of the US open.

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