S&P futures are pointing to a slightly higher open today, up +0.2%. European equity markets are under pressure in early trades, with the STOXX 600 down (0.7%). Asian equities closed lower across the board, with South Korea leading the losses, while Taiwan, Japan, and Hong Kong also slipped. Market attention is centered on the U.S., particularly the potential passage of Trump's tax bill before the Memorial Day break. Key concerns include whether the bill will increase the budget deficit beyond levels that could pressure long-dated Treasury yields.

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