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Pre-Market Pulse: Equity Futures Rally on Tariff Reprieve and Tech Breakouts 29 May

Market Overview and Sentiment News Futures Rally on Tariff Ruling: U.S. E‑mini Dow futures jumped 1.31%, S&P 500 futures rose 1.73%, and Nasdaq futures added 2.15% after a federal court blocked most of former President Trump’s proposed tariffs. Tech Stocks Lead Gains: Nvidia shares surged 5.4% on Q1 revenue beats, powering tech-heavy futures; Salesforce also climbed 2.3% on an upgraded outlook, while HP fell 8.5% on weaker guidance. Dollar Strengthens: The U.S. dollar gained ground after the tariff decision, pressuring commodities and USD‑sensitive futures. Asian Markets Upbeat: Asian equities climbed on relief that sweeping trade measures were halted, boosting global sentiment. Fed Minutes Caution: FOMC minutes flagged rising inflation and bond volatility risks, injecting caution into short‑term strategies . Safe‑Haven Status Concern: Fed officials worried U.S. assets could lose their safe‑haven appeal amid policy uncertainty. Pre‑Ma...
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Pre-Market Open Analysis 28 May 2025

Market Overview and Sentiment News Modest Pullback After Rally: U.S. stock futures slipped slightly as markets digested Tuesday’s 2–2.5% rally, with Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures down around 0.1% premarket. Tech Volatility in Focus: Nvidia shares dipped 0.2% in premarket trading despite expectations for a 66% revenue jump, with Tesla up 6.9% on robotaxi optimism and Okta down over 10% after cautious guidance. Yield Dynamics: Ten‑year Treasury yields eased eight basis points to 4.5%, reducing funding pressure on rate‑sensitive futures. Global Equities Mixed: Europe’s STOXX 600 advanced, Asia markets were mixed, reflecting easing trade tensions and geopolitical developments. Nasdaq Futures Under Pressure: June NQ futures ticked down 0.19% as traders await Fed minutes and anticipate sector rotation. Liquidity Caution: Thin holiday‑week volumes raise the risk of exaggerated moves on low liquidity. Sentiment Impact: The brief pullback ref...
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Pre-Market Analysis 27 May 2025

Market Overview and Sentiment News Trump Tariff Delay Spurs Rally: U.S. equity futures jumped after President Trump postponed 50% tariffs on EU imports until July 9, boosting Dow E-minis by 1.26%, S&P 500 E-minis by 1.47%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis by 1.65% in premarket trading. European Trade Optimism: S&P 500 futures climbed 1.6% as momentum in U.S.–EU tariff talks and stabilizing Japan debt-sale bets lifted global risk appetite. Yields Ease: Long-dated U.S. Treasury yields fell—10-year note down to 4.543%—as rate-cut expectations held steady, relieving funding pressure and underpinning futures strength. Tech Sector Lead: Apple +1.9%, Alphabet +2.3%, Tesla +2.5%, and Nvidia +2.8% outperformed in premarket ahead of key earnings, setting the tone for Nasdaq-linked futures. European Shares Up: Europe’s STOXX 600 extended gains and Asia was mixed as trade reprieves and geopolitical developments fed into U.S. futures rallie...
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