US Futures Edge Lower as Tech Weighs on Nasdaq
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US Futures Edge Lower as Tech Weighs on Nasdaq
US Pre-Market Briefing | July 22, 2026
Market Commentary
U.S. equity futures edge lower Wednesday as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices weigh on risk sentiment, with tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures underperforming at -0.37%. The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 futures both dip 0.18%, while Dow futures show relative resilience at just -0.04%. The primary driver appears to be a 4% spike in oil prices following Senator Rubio's comments about continued U.S. protection of shipping lanes after strikes on Iran, reigniting inflation concerns as Brent crude approaches $95. Markets are digesting mixed signals on the economic front, with import prices unexpectedly rising to their highest level for Chinese goods since 2008, contrasting with the Fed's observation that World Cup spending provided temporary relief for service-sector businesses. The yen's rebound from historic lows suggests traders are pricing in potential accelerated BOJ rate hikes, adding to global monetary policy uncertainty. Today's session hinges on after-hours earnings from tech giants Alphabet and Tesla, with investors particularly focused on Alphabet's cloud growth metrics and Tesla's margin trajectory amid Elon Musk's ongoing warnings to short sellers. IBM's results may offer insights into enterprise AI adoption trends. The lack of scheduled economic data leaves markets vulnerable to geopolitical headlines, particularly around energy supplies as Asia's LNG scramble intensifies. Notable pre-market movers include TSMC shares under pressure after Trump's domestic chip push impacted margins, while healthcare stocks eye potential volatility following the proposed 2028 generic drug tariff timeline. Goldman Sachs' new private markets platform highlights institutional demand for pre-IPO opportunities, though prediction market activity on Kalshi suggests election uncertainty may soon return as a market driver. Traders await fresh catalysts with volume expected to remain subdued ahead of tonight's marquee earnings.
US Index Futures
| Future | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 7,524.25 | -0.18% |
| Nasdaq 100 Futures | 29,116.25 | -0.37% |
| Dow Jones Futures | 52,367.00 | -0.04% |
| Russell 2000 Futures | 2,987.40 | -0.18% |
Economic Data Released Today
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Earnings Today
Before Market Open (BMO)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| PPM | Philip Morris International Inc | $287.2B |
| GGEV | GE Vernova Inc | $271.2B |
| SSAN | Banco Santander SA ADR | $203.3B |
| TT | AT&T Inc | $160.5B |
| EEQNR | Equinor ASA ADR | $93.4B |
| CCME | CME Group Inc | $86.9B |
| MMCO | Moody's Corp | $84.2B |
| TTEL | TE Connectivity plc | $57.4B |
| WWAB | Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | $46.4B |
| NNTRS | Northern Trust Corp | $34.3B |
| TTDY | Teledyne Technologies Inc | $30.9B |
| OOTIS | Otis Worldwide Corp | $27.1B |
| PPHM | PulteGroup Inc | $23.7B |
| RRCI | Rogers Communications Inc | $18.0B |
| RRPM | RPM International Inc | $13.1B |
After Market Close (AMC)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| GGOOG | Alphabet Inc | $4.2T |
| GGOOGL | Alphabet Inc | $4.2T |
| TTSLA | Tesla Inc | $1.4T |
| TTXN | Texas Instruments Inc | $260.8B |
| IIBM | International Business Machines Corp | $198.7B |
| NNOW | ServiceNow Inc | $104.9B |
| CCSX | CSX Corp | $93.8B |
| KKMI | Kinder Morgan Inc | $72.8B |
| UURI | United Rentals Inc | $63.3B |
| WWCN | Waste Connections Inc | $42.8B |
| CCCI | Crown Castle Inc | $33.6B |
| RRJF | Raymond James Financial Inc | $32.7B |
| LLVS | Las Vegas Sands Corp | $30.4B |
| AAVB | Avalonbay Communities Inc | $27.1B |
| EEQR | Equity Residential Properties Trust | $25.6B |
FX Snapshot
| Pair | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.14 | +0.05% |
| GBP/USD | 1.34 | -0.06% |
| USD/JPY | 163.04 | -0.10% |
| USD/CHF | 0.81 | -0.03% |
| AUD/USD | 0.70 | -0.08% |
| USD/CAD | 1.41 | -0.11% |
Gold, Oil and Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 4,125.60 | -0.23% |
| Silver | 59.69 | -0.67% |
| WTI Crude | 87.40 | +2.40% |
| Brent Oil | 84.76 | -8.10% |
| Natural Gas | 2.90 | +0.56% |
Crypto
| Crypto | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $66,006.52 | -0.78% |
| Ethereum | $1,927.20 | -0.09% |
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