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US Pre-Market Briefing | July 28, 2026
Market Commentary
**Pre-Market Commentary – July 28, 2026** US equity futures are mixed in early trading as geopolitical tensions and corporate earnings drive cautious positioning. S&P 500 futures edge up 0.16%, while the Dow leads gains (+0.64%) on strength in industrials and consumer staples. Nasdaq 100 futures lag (-0.21%), weighed down by ongoing semiconductor weakness after China competition and circular funding fears deepened yesterday’s chip rout. Small caps show resilience, with Russell 2000 futures rising 0.20% as investors rotate out of frothy tech. Corporate earnings are providing pockets of optimism: Coca-Cola and UPS both topped estimates and raised full-year guidance, signaling resilient consumer demand. Centene also boosted its outlook on favorable medical cost trends, lifting health care sentiment. However, chip stocks remain under pressure, with ASML and SK Hynix among the midday movers following sector-wide downgrades. Geopolitical uncertainty lingers as former President Trump’s planned meeting with Zelenskyy adds complexity to overlapping Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, while his proposed global tariffs draw backlash from trade partners. Singapore’s surprise monetary tightening—sparked by rising oil prices—has reignited inflation concerns, though the Fed’s next move remains unclear as markets parse commentary from Kevin Warsh and other policymakers. No major US economic data is due today, leaving focus on earnings, including post-market reports from KKR and L3Harris. The CME’s rollout of single-stock futures for SpaceX and Micron—tradable nearly around the clock—could further fuel volatility in extended sessions. With the Nasdaq’s slump testing key support levels, traders await whether dip-buying emerges or the rotation into value accelerates.
US Index Futures
| Future | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 7,447.75 | +0.16% |
| Nasdaq 100 Futures | 27,955.25 | -0.21% |
| Dow Jones Futures | 52,743.00 | +0.64% |
| Russell 2000 Futures | 2,961.00 | +0.20% |
Economic Data Released Today
No significant data released yet.
Upcoming Economic Releases
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Earnings Today
Before Market Open (BMO)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| KKO | Coca-Cola Co | $377.3B |
| BBA | Boeing Co | $167.1B |
| UUL | Unilever plc ADR | $142.7B |
| SSPGI | S&P Global Inc | $126.4B |
| GGSK | GSK Plc ADR | $106.8B |
| GGLW | Corning Inc | $102.4B |
| UUPS | United Parcel Service Inc | $97.1B |
| BBCS | Barclays plc ADR | $90.2B |
| SSHW | Sherwin-Williams Co | $85.3B |
| IITW | Illinois Tool Works Inc | $80.6B |
| RRCL | Royal Caribbean Group | $79.8B |
| AAMT | American Tower Corp | $78.8B |
| EECL | Ecolab Inc | $76.4B |
| HHLT | Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc | $73.8B |
| PPCAR | Paccar Inc | $70.4B |
After Market Close (AMC)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SSKHY | SK Hynix Inc ADR | $984.0B |
| VV | Visa Inc | $689.0B |
| KKLAC | KLA Corp | $251.1B |
| SSTX | Seagate Technology Holdings Plc | $170.4B |
| WWM | Waste Management Inc | $96.7B |
| MMDLZ | Mondelez International Inc | $79.0B |
| NNXPI | NXP Semiconductors NV | $65.6B |
| FF | Ford Motor Co | $58.6B |
| BBE | Bloom Energy Corp | $50.8B |
| TTER | Teradyne Inc | $49.8B |
| FFER | Ferrovial N. V | $45.0B |
| AACGL | Arch Capital Group Ltd | $36.4B |
| EEXR | Extra Space Storage Inc | $33.1B |
| CCNP | Centerpoint Energy Inc | $28.8B |
| FFE | Firstenergy Corp | $28.5B |
FX Snapshot
| Pair | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.14 | -0.03% |
| GBP/USD | 1.33 | -0.06% |
| USD/JPY | 163.92 | +0.11% |
| USD/CHF | 0.82 | +0.04% |
| AUD/USD | 0.70 | -0.33% |
| USD/CAD | 1.41 | -0.09% |
Gold, Oil and Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 4,029.90 | -0.47% |
| Silver | 57.53 | -0.11% |
| WTI Crude | 81.04 | -0.66% |
| Brent Oil | 86.42 | -0.87% |
| Natural Gas | 2.73 | -0.98% |
Crypto
| Crypto | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $63,385.49 | -0.50% |
| Ethereum | $1,873.00 | -0.97% |
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