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US Pre-Market Briefing | June 29, 2026
Market Commentary
**Pre-Market Briefing – June 29, 2026** US equity futures edge higher as tech optimism and easing geopolitical tensions buoy sentiment. Nasdaq 100 futures lead gains, up 0.35%, while S&P 500 and Dow futures rise 0.13% and 0.06%, respectively. The market is reacting to the US-Iran agreement to halt hostilities, which has lifted risk appetite and stabilized oil-sensitive sectors. Comcast shares surge 23% pre-market after announcing a spin-off of its media and tech divisions, injecting fresh momentum into the communications sector. SpaceX’s $25 billion bond sale is drawing heavy demand, signaling investor confidence in high-growth ventures despite lingering rate concerns. Meanwhile, China’s expanded export restrictions on Japan target key industries, potentially disrupting global supply chains for drones and nuclear components. Shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz shows tentative recovery following last week’s attacks, though the UN’s pause on evacuation plans underscores lingering fragility. Copper prices stabilize as traders weigh Iran’s peace deal against Fed policy expectations, while oil remains volatile amid fluctuating confidence in Middle East stability. Today’s focus shifts to ECB President Lagarde’s speech, which may offer clues on eurozone rate trajectories. The Chinese PMI data due later will also be critical, with manufacturing expected to hold above 50, signaling expansion. No major earnings are scheduled, but Comcast’s structural shift and SpaceX’s financing move dominate corporate narratives. Market breadth suggests cautious optimism, with tech and communications outperforming, while energy lags despite oil’s rebound. Watch for Lagarde’s remarks and China’s PMIs to dictate intraday momentum.
US Index Futures
| Future | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 7,460.25 | +0.13% |
| Nasdaq 100 Futures | 29,694.25 | +0.35% |
| Dow Jones Futures | 52,416.00 | +0.06% |
Economic Data Released Today
No significant data released yet.
Upcoming Economic Releases
| Time | Cur | Imp | Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | GB | Med | BoE MPC Member Pill Speaks | ||
| 07:30 | AU | Med | RBA Assist Gov Kent Speaks | ||
| 13:30 | EU | Med | ECB President Lagarde Speaks | ||
| 19:50 | JP | Med | Industrial Production (MoM) (May) | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 21:30 | AU | Med | RBA Meeting Minutes | ||
| 21:30 | CN | Med | Chinese Composite PMI (Jun) | 50.5 | |
| 21:30 | CN | High | Manufacturing PMI (Jun) | 50.2 | 50.0 |
| 21:30 | CN | Med | Non-Manufacturing PMI (Jun) | 49.9 | 50.1 |
Earnings Today
No earnings reported today.
FX Snapshot
| Pair | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.14 | +0.15% |
| GBP/USD | 1.32 | +0.28% |
| USD/JPY | 161.83 | +0.03% |
| USD/CHF | 0.81 | -0.19% |
| AUD/USD | 0.69 | +0.06% |
| USD/CAD | 1.42 | +0.06% |
Gold, Oil and Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 4,047.70 | -0.86% |
| Silver | 58.13 | -1.57% |
| WTI Crude | 69.99 | -0.10% |
| Brent Oil | 73.14 | -0.23% |
| Natural Gas | 3.28 | -0.73% |
Crypto
| Crypto | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $59,911.24 | +0.75% |
| Ethereum | $1,571.44 | +0.12% |
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