# US Futures Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions as Lithium Americas Surges 65% on Trump Administration’s Equity Stake Move
**Note**: This analysis is generated during US premarket, markets closed but futures trading. Event times in US Eastern Time.
## Major News
Global markets experienced mixed sentiment today, with notable developments impacting various sectors. U.S. futures showed slight gains, with S&P 500 futures up 0.09%, Dow futures marginally higher by 0.002%, and Nasdaq futures rising 0.14%. In Europe, the Euro Stoxx 50 declined by 0.26%, while the DAX gained 0.25%. The CAC 40 fell by 0.74%, and the FTSE 100 was up 0.14%. The Nikkei also posted a modest increase of 0.43%.
In commodities, gold steadied near record levels as investors reacted to Federal Reserve commentary and ongoing geopolitical tensions with Russia. Oil prices increased, contributing to a stronger U.S. dollar. In corporate news, Lithium Americas surged 65% following reports of a potential equity stake from the Trump administration, highlighting a shift towards direct ownership in the critical mineral supply chain. Oracle announced plans to raise $15 billion through a corporate bond sale to capitalize on AI growth.
In cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s trading landscape is evolving with the introduction of perpetual futures, offering traders high leverage. Meanwhile, Wall Street is actively recruiting bankers as deal-making activity picks up, despite broader hiring slowdowns
## Performances
### US Futures
US futures indicate opening sign for cash market.
| Future | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 6724.50 | 0.09 |
| Dow Futures | 46685.00 | 0.00 |
| Nasdaq Futures | 24877.00 | 0.14 |
### Major US Indices (Previous Close)
| Index | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 6658.09 | -0.51 |
| Dow Jones | 46305.41 | -0.13 |
| Nasdaq 100 | 24584.99 | -0.67 |
### FX Performance
| Currency Pair | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.17 | -0.66 |
| USD/JPY | 148.69 | 0.73 |
| GBP/USD | 1.34 | -0.63 |
| USD/CHF | 0.79 | 0.42 |
| USD/CAD | 1.39 | 0.34 |
| AUD/USD | 0.66 | -0.12 |
| NZD/USD | 0.58 | -0.61 |
### Commodities Performance
| Commodity | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil | 64.38 | 1.18 |
| Gold | 3804.90 | 0.17 |
| Silver | 44.50 | 0.24 |
| Natural Gas | 3.12 | -0.79 |
### BTC and ETH Performance
| Crypto | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 113162.53 | 1.02 |
| Ethereum | 4178.26 | 0.32 |
## High-Importance Economic Events
On September 24, 2025, several key economic events are poised to influence market dynamics, particularly in the currency markets.
At 01:00 ET, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) reported a Core CPI (YoY) of 2.0%, surpassing expectations of 1.9%. This stronger-than-anticipated inflation data may support a more hawkish stance from the BoJ, potentially strengthening the JPY against other currencies.
The European economic landscape is also under scrutiny, with multiple releases at 04:00 ET. The German Ifo Business Climate Index came in at 87.7, significantly below the forecast of 89.3, indicating a weaker business sentiment. Similarly, German Business Expectations and Current Assessment also missed forecasts, suggesting potential economic headwinds in the Eurozone. This could exert downward pressure on the EUR.
In the U.S., Building Permits for August exceeded expectations at 1.330 million, compared to a forecast of 1.312 million, signaling resilience in the housing market. However, the New Home Sales data, set for release at 10:00 ET, will be closely watched for further insights into the housing sector’s health.
Overall, the JPY may strengthen
| Date | Time | Cur | Imp | Event | Actual | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | 01:00 | 🇯🇵 | Medium | BoJ Core CPI (YoY) | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| 2025-09-24 | 03:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | German Buba Balz Speaks | ||
| 2025-09-24 | 03:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | European Central Bank Non-monetary Policy Meeting | ||
| 2025-09-24 | 04:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | German Business Expectations (Sep) | 89.7 | 92.0 |
| 2025-09-24 | 04:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | German Current Assessment (Sep) | 85.7 | 86.5 |
| 2025-09-24 | 04:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | German Ifo Business Climate Index (Sep) | 87.7 | 89.3 |
| 2025-09-24 | 07:50 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | Building Permits (Aug) | 1.330M | 1.312M |
| 2025-09-24 | 10:00 | 🇺🇸 | High | New Home Sales (Aug) | 650K | |
| 2025-09-24 | 10:00 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | New Home Sales (MoM) (Aug) | ||
| 2025-09-24 | 10:30 | 🇺🇸 | High | Crude Oil Inventories | 0.800M | |
| 2025-09-24 | 10:30 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | Cushing Crude Oil Inventories | ||
| 2025-09-24 | 13:00 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | 5-Year Note Auction | ||
| 2025-09-24 | 16:10 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | FOMC Member Daly Speaks | ||
| 2025-09-24 | 19:50 | 🇯🇵 | Medium | Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes |
