The August 13, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing recapped Tuesday’s market surge with the S&P 500 up 1.1% to 6,445.76 and Nasdaq up 1.4% to a record 21,681.90, fueled by a lower-than-expected U.S. CPI rise of 0.2% (2.7% year-over-year), boosting rate cut hopes. Pre-market trading showed continued strength with Nvidia (+0.7%) and Eon (+0.5%) gaining ahead of earnings, while Boeing (-0.3%) dipped after weak delivery data. The episode highlighted the U.S.-China tariff pause extension to mid-November, lifting tech and commodities, alongside Iran’s nuclear progress pushing oil ($80.70/barrel) and gold ($2,460/oz) higher, with Bitcoin rising to $114,500. Markets anticipate German consumer price data and earnings from Eon, Brenntag, and Thyssenkrupp Nucera, with futures up 0.3% signaling a strong open. The focus remains on trade developments and global economic trends shaping the day’s outlook.

The August 12, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing recapped Monday’s modest gains with the S&P 500 up 0.2% to 6,352, Nasdaq up 0.3% to 21,301, and Dow up 0.1% to 43,984, driven by tech and tariff optimism. Pre-market trading showed mixed global movements, with Tecan (+0.6%) and Nvidia (+0.5%) gaining ahead of earnings, while Ceconomy (-0.4%) lagged amid retail concerns. The episode highlighted rising geopolitical tensions from Iran’s nuclear progress, boosting oil ($80.50/barrel) and gold ($2,455/oz), alongside Bitcoin’s stability at $114,350. Markets await U.S. consumer price data (expected 2.8% year-over-year) and the end of the U.S.-China tariff pause, with a busy week of earnings from Tecan, Norma Group, Ceconomy, and K+S. Futures suggest a steady open, with focus on trade impacts and global economic indicators shaping the day’s outlook.

The August 11, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing recapped a mixed Friday close with the Nasdaq hitting a record 21,242.70 (+0.4%) while the S&P 500 (-0.1% to 6,340) and Dow (-0.5% to 43,968.64) dipped, reflecting global earnings and tariff reactions. Pre-market trading showed cautious gains worldwide, driven by trade optimism and concerns over Iran’s nuclear progress lifting oil ($80.00/barrel) and gold ($2,450/oz), with Bitcoin steady at $114,320. Key movers included Apple (+0.8%) and Salzgitter (+0.5%) ahead of earnings, while Eli Lilly (-14.1% last week) and GoPro (-0.7%) lagged due to trial and consumer spending issues. The episode highlighted a busy week ahead with U.S. consumer prices and German data, alongside earnings from Salzgitter, Atoss Software, Hypoport, and GoPro, urging focus on tariff impacts and global trends. Futures pointed to a steady open, with markets eyeing the EU-U.S. tariff deal and U.S.-China trade talks for further direction.

The August 8, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing reviewed a mixed Thursday close, with the Nasdaq hitting a record 21,242.70 (+0.4%), while the S&P 500 (-0.1% to 6,340) and Dow (-0.5% to 43,968.64) slipped amid tariff and earnings reactions. Pre-market trading showed Apple (+1.2%) and AMD (+1.5%) gaining from Trump’s chip tariff exemptions, while Eli Lilly (-0.8%) and Caterpillar (-0.3%) faced pressure post-earnings. The EU-U.S. tariff deal and U.S.-China talks supported autos and commodities, with Bitcoin steady at $114,320 and gold at $2,450/oz on safe-haven demand.

Economic data included a softer labor market (226K jobless claims) and an estimated July services PMI of 51.0, with markets focused on tariff impacts and European earnings from GlaxoSmithKline and BMW. Futures pointed to a steady open, with no major U.S. data but global sentiment driving cautious trading.

On August 7, 2025, the Pre-Market Briefing recapped a cautious market recovery on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.7%, Nasdaq up 0.9%, and Dow up 0.5% after a jobs-driven sell-off, driven by a weak July report adding just 73K jobs against 100K expected. Key pre-market movers included Palantir (+2%) on AI contract gains, while Caterpillar and Eli Lilly lagged post-earnings due to tariff costs and trial disappointments, respectively. The EU-U.S. tariff deal (15% cap) and U.S.-China trade talk progress lifted autos and commodities, with Bitcoin stable at $114,000 amid pro-crypto sentiment. The episode highlighted the July ISM services PMI (forecast: 51.0) and European earnings from Allianz and Siemens as key focus areas. Markets awaited factory orders data and corporate tariff commentary, with futures suggesting cautious optimism for the day’s open.

U.S. markets posted modest gains on Tuesday, lifted by strong earnings from Eli Lilly and Caterpillar, and better-than-expected ISM Services PMI. Disney disappointed on streaming revenue, but overall sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as futures point slightly higher. Fed Chair Powell is set to speak later today, with investors looking for signals on the September rate decision. Bitcoin hit a new 2025 high above $112,000, driven by ETF momentum and regulatory developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, markets are cautiously rebounding after Friday’s sell-off triggered by disappointing U.S. job numbers. Investor attention turns to earnings from Caterpillar, Disney, and Eli Lilly, alongside critical economic indicators like the ISM services PMI and factory orders. Internationally, progress in U.S.-China talks and the EU-U.S. tariff deal are boosting sentiment in autos and commodities. Bitcoin remains firm at $110,000 amid pro-crypto regulatory news.

The August 2, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing Weekly Recap highlights the week’s 2.1% S&P 500 and 2.4% Nasdaq gains, fueled by strong Q2 earnings from Meta, ExxonMobil, and Humana, though Intel and Procter & Gamble lagged. It covers macroeconomic strength, with 2.8% Q2 GDP growth, 2.5% PCE inflation, and steady 175K July jobs, alongside a Fed decision signaling a likely September rate cut. The episode notes the EU-U.S. tariff deal’s 15% cap boosting autos, U.S.-China trade talk progress lifting commodities, and Bitcoin’s $100,000 rally on regulatory optimism. It previews the weekend’s geopolitical risks and next week’s earnings from Disney and Walmart, plus CPI and retail sales data, to guide trading strategies.

The August 1, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing recaps yesterday’s market uptick, with the S&P 500 up 0.5% and Nasdaq up 0.6%, fueled by ExxonMobil and Chevron’s Q2 earnings beats, though tempered by Procter & Gamble’s cautious outlook. It highlights macroeconomic updates, including a slightly weak Chicago PMI and today’s critical July nonfarm payrolls report, expected to show 175K jobs added. The episode covers the EU-U.S. tariff deal’s implementation, capping tariffs at 15%, boosting autos like Volkswagen, and U.S.-China trade talk progress supporting commodities. It previews today’s earnings from Berkshire Hathaway, Dominion Energy, and Cigna, with a focus on tariff impacts and economic signals to inform trading decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The July 31, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing recaps yesterday’s market rally, with the S&P 500 up 0.9% and Nasdaq up 1.1%, fueled by Meta and Qualcomm’s Q2 earnings beats and the Fed’s dovish stance signaling a potential September rate cut. It highlights macroeconomic updates, including strong June JOLTS data and today’s expected Chicago PMI, with markets focused on tomorrow’s nonfarm payrolls. The episode covers the EU-U.S. tariff deal’s positive impact on autos, U.S.-China trade talk progress, and Middle East tensions supporting oil at $85.10/barrel. It previews today’s earnings from ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Procter & Gamble, emphasizing energy, consumer trends, and tariff impacts to inform trading decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.