- US Futures Mixed as Tech Weighs on Nasdaq
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- US Futures Mixed as Tech Weighs on Nasdaq
US Pre-Market Briefing | July 16, 2026
Market Commentary
U.S. equity futures are mixed in early trading, with tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures leading declines at -0.92% as the AI trade faces renewed scrutiny following Nvidia’s latest product unveil. S&P 500 futures dip 0.35%, while small-cap Russell 2000 futures underperform at -0.59% amid geopolitical tensions. Only Dow futures show modest resilience, edging up 0.07% as defensive sectors find support. Geopolitical risks are weighing on sentiment after Iran’s warning over potential U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher and reviving inflation concerns. This comes alongside Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s Senate testimony, where he acknowledged persistent economic uncertainties but stopped short of signaling imminent rate cuts. The PPI surprise yesterday—a 0.3% decline—has done little to offset jitters, with gold sliding as investors reassess safe-haven assets. In corporate news, Nvidia’s AI expansion and Anthropic’s IPO preparations highlight continued tech momentum, though profit-taking persists after the sector’s record run. Netflix’s earnings after the close will be closely watched for subscriber growth and ad-tier adoption, while Irish machinery firm IISRG could move markets with its industrial demand outlook. With no major economic data scheduled today, traders will focus on Fed commentary and the simmering Middle East tensions. The lack of catalysts may keep volumes subdued, but any escalation in Iran-U.S. rhetoric could trigger volatility, particularly in energy and defense stocks. Markets remain in wait-and-see mode ahead of next week’s retail sales data and bank earnings.
US Index Futures
| Future | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 7,597.00 | -0.35% |
| Nasdaq 100 Futures | 29,454.50 | -0.92% |
| Dow Jones Futures | 52,993.00 | +0.07% |
| Russell 2000 Futures | 2,979.60 | -0.59% |
Economic Data Released Today
No significant data released yet.
Upcoming Economic Releases
No significant releases scheduled.
Earnings Today
Before Market Open (BMO)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| TTSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR | $2.1T |
| UUNH | Unitedhealth Group Inc | $406.6B |
| GGE | GE Aerospace | $359.9B |
| AABT | Abbott Laboratories | $156.4B |
| PPLD | Prologis Inc | $137.8B |
| UUSB | U.S. Bancorp | $97.3B |
| SSTT | State Street Corp | $52.0B |
| CCFG | Citizens Financial Group Inc | $30.1B |
| WWIT | Wipro Ltd ADR | $18.0B |
| CCBSH | Commerce Bancshares Inc | $8.5B |
| MMAN | ManpowerGroup | $1.9B |
| IIIIN | Insteel Industries Inc | $556M |
| BBSVN | Bank7 Corp | $493M |
| TTRX | TRX Gold Corp | $254M |
| HHOVR | New Horizon Aircraft Ltd | $112M |
After Market Close (AMC)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| NNFLX | Netflix Inc | $312.7B |
| IISRG | Intuitive Surgical Inc | $138.1B |
| WWSE | Wise Group Plc | $15.4B |
| AAA | Alcoa Corp | $12.7B |
| FFNB | F.N.B. Corp | $6.8B |
| VVIST | Vista Energy SAB de CV ADR | $6.3B |
| IINDB | Independent Bank Corp | $4.2B |
| CCNS | Cohen & Steers Inc | $4.0B |
| SSFNC | Simmons First National Corp | $3.4B |
FX Snapshot
| Pair | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.15 | -0.07% |
| GBP/USD | 1.35 | -0.31% |
| USD/JPY | 162.18 | +0.04% |
| USD/CHF | 0.81 | +0.28% |
| AUD/USD | 0.70 | -0.05% |
| USD/CAD | 1.40 | -0.03% |
Gold, Oil and Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 4,031.60 | -0.25% |
| Silver | 56.78 | -1.28% |
| WTI Crude | 79.43 | -0.14% |
| Brent Oil | 84.62 | -0.17% |
| Natural Gas | 2.90 | 0.00% |
Crypto
| Crypto | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $64,125.99 | -0.88% |
| Ethereum | $1,881.58 | -1.81% |
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