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StreetAccount U.S. Daily Market Preview is FactSet's daily podcast aiming to bring listeners up to speed with financial markets information on the day to come as quickly as possible. With a target time of ~5 minutes and a publish time of ~5:00 ET, this is an ideal listen prior to market open.

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October 16, 20264 min

Financial Market Preview - Friday 16-Oct

US equity futures are modestly firmer, while Asian and European equity markets are mostly higher. Risk sentiment is stabilizing following the recent selloff, supported by lower rates and dip buying, although concerns around AI-related debt and financing remain. Semiconductor and memory stocks are recovering in Asia, while CoreWeave credit-default swap spreads remain elevated. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Warsh declined to pre-judge upcoming policy meetings and offered no fresh hawkish signals, while energy markets are also in focus following plans for accelerated IEA reserve releases and renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure. Companies mentioned: Varonis Systems, Anthropic, Hain Celestial Group

October 15, 20264 min

Financial Market Preview - Thursday 15-Oct

US equity futures are lower, while Asian markets are sharply weaker and European equities are mostly lower. Risk appetite remains under pressure following hotter-than-expected US core inflation and a sharp selloff in AI-related stocks. Concerns around elevated valuations, data-center financing, neocloud balance sheets and rising debt costs have intensified following underwhelming ASML guidance, while weakness has spread across US and Asian technology shares. However, bond yields are retreating as Fed officials downplayed the urgency for another rate hike despite persistent inflation pressures. Meanwhile, Middle East hostilities continue to support energy-supply risks, with reports of Houthi strikes adding to uncertainty. Companies Mentioned: Cleveland-Cliffs, Gibraltar Industries, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain

October 14, 20264 min

Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 14-Oct

US equity futures see a positive open. European markets have opened with gains. Asian markets traded mostly lower. Market is seeing another rangebound day for the S&P with overall sentiment remaining fragile. Some dovish Fedspeak also needs digestion. Companies mentioned: AT&T, Bank of America, Porch Group

October 13, 20265 min

Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 13-Oct

US equity futures were mostly weaker, with the S&P 500 down about 0.1% after a mixed session on Monday that left the index confined to a narrow 25‑point range. Bonds were broadly firmer: the US 10‑year yield fell roughly 4 bps to 5.2%, while gilts and Bund yields eased about 4 bps to 5.4% and 3.4%, respectively. The dollar weakened against major currencies following yesterday’s gains. Crude oil pulled back from overnight highs, sliding about 1.7%, while gold and silver ticked up slightly. Bitcoin climbed, reversing earlier losses. AI trade is under scrutiny after reports that China’s Changxin Memory Technologies has advanced rapidly in memory chips, stoking fears rivals are closing the tech gap and prompting investors to question heavy AI spending amid higher rates — Broadcom’s CEO flagged speculative excess. Companies mentioned: FormFactor, Teradyne

October 12, 20264 min

Financial Market Preview - Monday 12-Oct

US equity futures ticked higher, with the S&P 500 advancing about 0.3% following a mostly positive week. Bond markets were subdued — trading in JGBs and Treasuries was absent because of public holidays in Japan and the United States. The dollar strengthened against the yen, the Australian dollar and the Swiss franc, while remaining largely unchanged elsewhere. Crude oil fell about 0.8%, gold eased slightly, and Bitcoin is recovering from a near one‑month low. Geopolitics feeding directly into energy and inflation expectations. President Trump's announcement of Russian diesel supply deal, temporary sanctions relief until April, and claimed Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire lacks Kremlin confirmation and has drawn Republican and Ukrainian pushback. Companies mentioned: CCC Intelligent Solutions, Alpine Income Property Trust

October 9, 20265 min

Financial Market Preview - Friday 9-Oct

US equity futures are firm, with S&P higher. Treasury moves were mixed: the 10‑year yield ticked up 1bp to 5.2% after Treasuries tightened across the curve on Thursday. Gilts and Bunds were weaker, falling about 5bps and 4bps to 5.4% and 3.5% respectively. The dollar softened against major European currencies and the Australian dollar but strengthened versus the Japanese yen. Oil slipped—the WTI benchmark was down roughly 0.6%, trading near $91/bbl—while gold advanced and industrial metals rose. Bitcoin moved lower. Equity market sentiment is benefiting from stabilization in bond markets. Treasury rally coincided with pullback in oil after comments from Trump on diplomatic progress with Iran. Well-received auctions in US and Japan are helping to dampen upward pressure. Companies mentioned: Blackstone, Starbucks, CIRSA Enterprises

October 8, 20263 min

Financial Market Preview - Thursday 8-Oct

US equity futures are indicating a lower open today. European equity markets have opened lower, following weaker Asian market trades. Recovering crude flows have been a press focus though kinetic activity is picking up with Iran stepping up attacks on tankers and the Saudi-Houthi tensions intensifying. Trump is reportedly seeking to develop strike plans against Iran before midterms. Companies mentioned: Solidigm

October 7, 20263 min

Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 7-Oct

US equity futures are indicating a weaker open today. European equity markets have opened lower. Asian markets traded in the negative territory. Middle East remains the dominant cross-asset catalyst for the market. Attention also turns to the Fed's September minutes. While a hike this month is now seen as unlikely, markets still look for one rate hike in December. Companies mentioned: SpaceX, Nvidia, Apple, LG Electronics, Constellation Brands

October 6, 20265 min

Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 6-Oct

Asia markets ended broadly higher. US futures are slightly higher, while Europe opened with solid gains. The dollar is flat, with little notable movement in Asian FX. Treasuries are mixed, and JGB yields are mostly higher. Oil is lower, with Brent below $100/bbl on Red Sea headlines. Precious metals are mixed, industrial metals are firmer, and cryptocurrencies are weaker. Iran's parliamentary speaker said Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until seven conditions from June MoU with US are satisfied. However, sequencing, nuclear remain key sticking points to any agreement. Elsewhere, Saudi-backed government forces seized key positions in the Dhubab district to secure Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Offensive aims to counter Houthi advances, restore maritime traffic in the Red Sea. Companies mentioned: Informa, HgCapital Trust, KKR, TDK, Seagate, Toshiba

October 2, 20263 min

Financial Market Preview - Friday 2-Oct

US equity futures indicating a modestly higher open today. European equity markets have opened firmer after sharp losses on Thursday. Asian equity markets were mixed. Attention is on yields stabilization, which is helping the equity market sentiment. Market is still pricing in 3 Fed rate hikes by mid-2027. Companies mentioned: Federal Realty Investment Trust, Amazon, Nvidia, Anthropic