US futures are indicating a flat to slightly higher open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets are trading slightly higher following a mixed Asian trade. Nothing incremental to shift markets overnight as investors are said to be looking towards the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium which kicks off on Thursday.

Companies mentioned: Novartis, Apple, Google, TPG

US futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets are mixed, with the upside limited in early trading, and following broad strength in Asia. FDA's full approval of Pfizer vaccine expected to help return normality. There is a light macro calendar today.

Companies mentioned: International Flavors and Fragrances, Lanxess, NXP Semiconductors, Samsung Electronics, Boeing

US futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets higher, following broad strength in Asia. Hang Seng leading China rebound. Shanghai and Hang Seng recouped Friday's losses while the Shenzhen returned to its highest level in a week. Flash PMIs dominate macro calendar.

Companies mentioned: J Sainsbury, Pfizer, BioNTech, LG Chem

US futures are indicating a lower open as of 05:00 ET. European stocks lower Friday with Asian markets weaker overnight. Focus overnight was on China which left its its benchmark lending rate unchanged, but expectations for a rate cut are growing amid signs country's economic recovery is losing steam.

Companies mentioned: Intel, Moderna, Adobe

US futures are indicating a sharply lower open as of 05:00 ET. Asian markets were under pressure overnight, while European equity markets are slumping in early trade. The global risk appetite is taking a hit on Fed meeting minutes that pointed to tapering starting before the end of the year. Worsening global coronavirus trends are also in the headlines, with some focus on reports that US health experts are concerned the White House is proceeding with booster shots despite insufficient data and regulatory oversight.

Companies mentioned: Tencent, NN Group, Goldman Sachs, Twilio, Syniverse, M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp

US futures are indicating a lower open as of 05:00 ET. Asian markets mostly stronger overnight. European equity markets opened higher, but have since turned mixed to lower. Relatively quiet session overnight without much movement in recent themes. A lot of focus today though on the Fed ahead of the FOMC meeting minutes for July due out later today.

Companies mentioned: Apple, Google, Amazon

US futures are indicating a lower open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets are mostly weaker but off worst levels, while Asian markets were lower overnight with Greater China the biggest regional decliner amid fresh concerns over a regulatory crackdown. China's market regulator issued draft rules designed to prevent unfair competition on the internet.

Companies mentioned: BHP, Woodside Petroleum, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Dish

US futures are indicating a lower open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets opened lower, with Asia also lower overnight. Risk sentiment overnight weighed by China activity data and worsening Covid-19 trends.

Companies mentioned: Faurecia, Hyatt, BHP, Woodside Petroleum, Hella

US futures are indicating a slightly higher open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets opened mostly higher with the STOXX600 at new highs and on track for a tenth consecutive session of gains. Asia's exposure to semiconductors saw Korea and Taiwan markets trade lower with another weak day in China on the back of further regulatory announcements. Coronavirus remains a focus and is again threatening supply chains with container ports in eastern china seeing increasing congestion.

Companies mentioned: Kansas City Southern, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Adidas

US futures are indicating a mixed to slightly lower open as of 05:00 ET with Nasdaq futures slightly lower and Dow futures positive. European equity markets are flat-to-higher. Asian equities mixed in quiet trade. China markets lagging with pharma under pressure after Beijing called for stricter law enforcement on the drug industry (amongst many others). Macro data focus in Europe on UK activity data with Q2 GDP meeting expectations and the June estimate ahead of consensus.

Companies mentioned: Fox Corp. , ATandT, DoorDash, Instacart