S&P futures slightly higher, treasuries were weaker with the curve flattering. Asia equities ended mostly lower. European equities have been recovering from three-week lows. Yield flat to 3.7% at the short end, 10-year flat to 4.2%. Gold finished up, WTI crude was little changed at settlement. Dollar index up, bitcoin futures were down, but came off worst levels. Path of least resistance remained lower, as it has been over the last few days. Rates remains an overhang on sentiment as market dials back some of its near-term easing expectations. Thursday's macro data became the latest driver, particularly with another notable decline in initial claims. In addition, outside of Miran, Fed-speak today again highlighted some preference for a more cautious approach to easing.

Companies Mentioned: AAR Corp, Heritage Financial, Olympic Bancorp, Tiptree, DB Insurance

US equity futures are slightly higher. Asia mostly advanced, and European equity opened little lower. Fed commentary continued to temper expectations for near-term rate cuts; Market focus remains on Friday’s core PCE release and potential month-end rebalancing, with Goldman projecting $22B in US pension selling pressure; In other trade news, US-China tech and trade tensions persisted, with Washington launching new S.232 tariff probes into robotics, industrial machinery and medical equipment, and Reuters sources noted G7 and EU weighing rare earths price floors, as well as a tariff on Chinese rare earths imports, in bid to reduce reliance on China. Reports of upcoming US-China technical trade talks next Thursday and executive order on TikTok deal may be signed.

Companies Mentioned: Anglogold Ashanti, TechnoPro Holdings, Blackstone, Federal Signal

US equity futures are slightly higher. Asian markets were mixed, and European equities opened lower. Focus stayed on AI and Big Tech weakness after Monday’s strength; Federal Reserve Chair Powell reiterated inflation risks remain tilted to the upside, while other Fed officials signaled differing views on the pace of rate cuts; Geopolitics is also in focus after President Trump met with Zelenskiy and later declared Ukraine could retake all occupied territory, Kyiv welcomed remarks as "big shift", though no new US policy measures.

Companies Mentioned: Alibaba Group, Nvidia, Lithium Americas, OpenAI

S&P futures are flat. NVIDIA’s $100B strategic investment in OpenAI continues to support global sentiment around AI-related growth. Asian markets finished mixed with South Korea outperforming. After a strong bull run in tech stocks, concerns over a liquidity-driven bubble and regulatory oversight have led to a second day of declines in Chinese markets. European equities are firmer in early trades.

Companies Mentioned: Boeing, NVIDIA, TSMC, TikTok

S&P futures are down (0.3%) with major tech names edging lower in pre-market trading. Asian equities finished Monday mixed. Japan's Nikkei rebounded after Friday’s BOJ-related drop, and the Hang Seng underperformed. Gains were seen in Australia, Taiwan, and South Korea, supported by semiconductor optimism. European benchmarks are mostly softer in early trades.

Companies Mentioned: TikTok, Pfizer, Boeing, Comcast

US equity futures are slightly softer. Asia ended mixed, and European equities opened mostly firmer. Focus remained on the Fed’s rate cut cycle with markets highlighting the positive historical backdrop for equities despite rate headwinds from longer-dated yields. The September Philly Fed manufacturing index surged well above expectations, while weekly jobless claims normalized from last week’s distortions. Headlines also centered on the Nvidia/Intel partnership, Trump’s Supreme Court request to fire Fed Governor Cook, and confirmation of a 5-Nov hearing on IEEPA tariffs. Markets also looked ahead to the Trump–Xi call scheduled for Friday where trade, tariffs, and technology were expected to feature.

Companies Mentioned: Jefferies Financial Group, SMFG, Altria Group, Philip Morris International, Cracker Barrel

US equity futures pointed higher with the S&P up around 0.5% following the Fed’s rate cut. European equity markets were firmer, while Asian equities were mostly higher. The Fed cut rates by 25 bp and signaled another 50 bp of easing this year. Chair Powell flagged labor market slowdown as a supply issue, cautioned inflation risks remain, and emphasized there was no widespread support for a 50 bp cut. Market focus also on political interference concerns. AI trade came under renewed pressure after reports Beijing ordered big tech firms to stop buying Nvidia chips, with Huawei and Alibaba stepping up their domestic chip push.

Companies Mentioned: Apple, Alphabet, Walt Disney, Nexstar Media

Ahead of today’s FOMC decision, S&P futures are pointing to a flat open. Asian equities ended Wednesday trading mixed, with the Hang Seng surging on strength in internet and technology stocks, while European equity markets are mostly firmer in early trades. Attention is focused on the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee decision, with a 25 basis point rate cut fully priced in. Market reactions may hinge on Fed commentary and the updated dot plot, which will shape expectations for approximately 150 basis points of easing over the next year.

Companies Mentioned: Tiktok, Apple

S&P futures are up +0.2% and pointing to a higher open. Markets are also in a holding pattern ahead of key central bank decisions this week, with the Fed widely expected to cut rates by 25 bps on Wednesday and attention on the updated dot plot, while the BOJ is seen holding on Friday. Asian equities were mostly higher today with Japan and Greater China outperforming, and European markets are narrowly mixed in early trades. The US and China reached a framework agreement on TikTok ownership during talks in Madrid. While details remain unclear, discussions include potential licensing of TikTok's algorithm, with Beijing hesitant to fully transfer control to the US.

Companies Mentioned: TikTok, Nvidia, Chord Energy, Oracle

US and European futures are slightly higher. Asian equities tilting lower. US 10-year stays at 4.1%, 2- year yield flat to 3.6%. Gilts steady. Dollar softer versus yen, sterling and Aussie. Euro flat. Oil up. Gold down. Industrial metals firmer. Bitcoin gains. US and Chinese officials met in Madrid on Sunday to discuss issues such as trade and TikTok. Follows cautious-leaning press in lead-up to meeting with two sides said to be divided over fentanyl. Beijing's hesitation to cede TikTok's algorithm reportedly sticking point in sale negotiations. China also launched probe into US chips, day after US put more Chinese firms on an entity list. Divisions are seen imperilling likelihood of Trump and Xi summit in Beijing.

Companies Mentioned: JD.com, Peraso, Mobix Labs, TikTok