US Premarket Modest Risk Appetite Amid Mixed Futures and Economic Concerns

# US Premarket Update: Paramount’s New Direction Amid Mixed Futures and Economic Concerns

**Note**: This analysis is generated during US premarket, markets closed but futures trading. Event times in US Eastern Time.

## Major News

Global markets exhibited mixed sentiment today, with U.S. futures showing slight declines ahead of key economic data releases. The S&P 500 and Dow futures fell by 0.07% and 0.29%, respectively, while Nasdaq futures experienced a modest gain of 0.08%. European indices also faced downward pressure, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX, and CAC 40 down by 0.24%, 0.39%, and 0.45%, respectively. In contrast, the FTSE 100 managed a slight gain of 0.32%.

In Asia, the Nikkei index decreased by 0.14%, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid global economic concerns. The U.K. economy showed signs of stalling, prompting economists to predict a slowdown in the latter half of 2025, which could weigh on market outlooks.

On the corporate front, David Ellison is making significant moves at Paramount, focusing on talent and content investments. Additionally, the IPO landscape is heating up, with Groww, backed by Microsoft, preparing for a public filing in Mumbai. Market strategist John Stoltzfus noted that the Federal Reserve may adopt a measured approach to interest rate cuts, influenced by recent economic data.

## Performances

### US Futures

US futures indicate opening sign for cash market.

### Major US Indices (Previous Close)

### FX Performance

### Commodities Performance

### BTC and ETH Performance

## High-Importance Economic Events

On September 12, 2025, several key economic events are expected to impact currency markets.

The Japanese yen (JPY) saw a surprise improvement in industrial production for July, posting a decline of -1.2% against a forecast of -1.6%. This unexpected result may provide slight support for the JPY as it indicates a less severe contraction than anticipated.

For the British pound (GBP), data released simultaneously showed mixed results. The GDP for July met expectations at 0.0%, but industrial production fell sharply by -0.9%, diverging from the forecast of 0.0%. Manufacturing production also disappointed, declining -1.3% against a forecast of 0.1%. Additionally, the trade balance widened to -22.24B, worse than the expected -21.60B. These figures could exert downward pressure on the GBP.

In the eurozone, inflation data from Germany, France, and Spain aligned with forecasts, with German CPI at 2.2% YoY. This stable inflation outlook may help support the euro (EUR) against other currencies.

The U.S. dollar (USD) will be closely watched as well, with consumer sentiment and inflation expectations data due later in the day