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- US Futures Mixed as Tech Outperforms - Nasdaq Futures Jump S&P Flat in Quiet Trade - Tech Lifts Nasdaq Futures Russell Gains Modestly
US Pre-Market Briefing | July 06, 2026
Market Commentary
U.S. equity futures are mixed in early Monday trading, with Nasdaq 100 futures leading gains at +0.47% as chip stocks extend their rally following last week’s strong performance. S&P 500 futures edge up 0.25%, while Dow futures remain flat amid lingering geopolitical concerns after Russia’s missile barrage on Kyiv and reports of former President Trump’s involvement in World Cup suspension appeals. The Russell 2000 climbs 0.30%, suggesting modest risk appetite despite Friday’s disappointing jobs report showing just 57,000 payroll additions in June and a dip in labor force participation to a 50-year low outside pandemic periods. European markets show muted reaction to stronger-than-expected German factory orders (+1.9% MoM vs. 1.1% forecast), while the UK’s construction PMI miss (38.4 vs. 40.1 expected) weighs on GBP. Traders await key U.S. service-sector data today, with the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (forecast: 54.2) taking center stage as investors gauge whether cooling labor markets are spilling into broader economic activity. Fed Governor Waller’s remarks at 11:00 ET could also sway rate expectations after last week’s dovish tilt from the FOMC. Commodities see grains rally on weather disruptions, while Brookfield’s data center spin-off Csquare eyes a $1.35 billion IPO. With no major earnings today, focus remains on macro signals and geopolitical crosscurrents, particularly as prediction markets surge on World Cup volatility and ECB’s Lagarde hints at policy shifts amid French political uncertainty. Chip-driven tech strength may face a litmus test if service-sector data underwhelms.
US Index Futures
| Future | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 7,560.75 | +0.25% |
| Nasdaq 100 Futures | 29,870.00 | +0.47% |
| Dow Jones Futures | 53,165.00 | 0.00% |
| Russell 2000 Futures | 3,018.50 | +0.30% |
Economic Data Released Today
| Time | Cur | Imp | Event | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | EU | Med | German Factory Orders (MoM) (May) | 1.9% | 1.1% | -3.2% |
| 04:30 | GB | Med | S&P Global Construction PMI (Jun) | 38.4 | 40.1 | 38.2 |
Upcoming Economic Releases
| Time | Cur | Imp | Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:45 | US | Med | S&P Global Composite PMI (Jun) | 52.2 | 51.5 |
| 09:45 | US | High | S&P Global Services PMI (Jun) | 51.3 | 50.7 |
| 10:00 | US | Med | ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment (Jun) | 47.9 | |
| 10:00 | US | High | ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (Jun) | 54.2 | 54.5 |
| 10:00 | US | High | ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices (Jun) | 71.3 | |
| 10:30 | CA | Med | BoC Business Outlook Survey | ||
| 11:00 | US | Med | Fed Waller Speaks | ||
| 11:00 | EU | Med | ECB's Schnabel Speaks | ||
| 12:00 | EU | Med | ECB President Lagarde Speaks | ||
| 12:45 | GB | Med | BoE MPC Member Mann Speaks | ||
| 14:30 | EU | Med | ECB's Lane Speaks | ||
| 15:30 | GB | Med | CFTC GBP speculative net positions | -105.7K | |
| 15:30 | US | Med | CFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions | 114.6K | |
| 15:30 | US | Med | CFTC Gold speculative net positions | 181.3K | |
| 15:30 | US | Med | CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative net positions | -9.1K | |
| 15:30 | US | Med | CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions | -35.4K | |
| 15:30 | AU | Med | CFTC AUD speculative net positions | -13.0K | |
| 15:30 | BRL | Med | CFTC BRL speculative net positions | 43.7K | |
| 15:30 | JP | Med | CFTC JPY speculative net positions | -146.1K | |
| 15:30 | EU | Med | CFTC EUR speculative net positions | 30.2K | |
| 19:30 | JP | Med | Household Spending (YoY) (May) | -2.2% | -0.5% |
| 19:30 | JP | Med | Household Spending (MoM) (May) | 1.4% | 1.6% |
Earnings Today
No earnings reported today.
FX Snapshot
| Pair | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.14 | -0.17% |
| GBP/USD | 1.33 | -0.05% |
| USD/JPY | 162.30 | +0.55% |
| USD/CHF | 0.81 | +0.28% |
| AUD/USD | 0.69 | -0.02% |
| USD/CAD | 1.42 | +0.06% |
Gold, Oil and Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 4,168.80 | -0.20% |
| Silver | 62.58 | +0.49% |
| WTI Crude | 68.62 | +0.26% |
| Brent Oil | 72.01 | +0.36% |
| Natural Gas | 3.19 | +0.22% |
Crypto
| Crypto | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $62,816.02 | -1.22% |
| Ethereum | $1,767.60 | -0.94% |
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