Market Overview - US futures are weaker after all major indexes closed at all-time highs (ATHs) on Friday, with S&P and Nasdaq futures down 0.3% as of 8:10 am [1] - The S&P is notably overbought, but bullish analysts suggest the overall uptrend may continue due to rising earnings expectations and market bets on two more rate cuts this year [1] - Pre-market trading shows Mag 7 stocks under pressure, with only TSLA and AAPL in the green [3] Corporate News - MediaTek is launching a new mobile processor aimed at competing with Qualcomm in handling agentic AI tasks [4] - BYD shares dropped following an investigation into Amer Sports due to environmental concerns related to a fireworks show [4] - Anywhere Real Estate shares soared 46% on a merger agreement with Compass Inc., while Compass shares fell 12% [4] - Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks, including Coinbase, are declining after over $1.5 billion in bullish bets were liquidated [4] - ASML shares rose 3% after receiving a third analyst upgrade in a month, indicating potential cyclical recovery [4] - Ionis shares increased 2% after a successful study announcement for its drug in treating Alexander disease [4] - Kenvue shares fell 5% after reports linked its drug's active ingredient to autism, which Kenvue disputed [4] - MBX Biosciences shares climbed 30% following positive Phase 2 clinical trial results [4] - Metsera shares surged 59% after Pfizer agreed to acquire the obesity startup for approximately $4.9 billion [4] - T-Mobile US shares slipped 1% after announcing a leadership change [4] Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut has led to a thin data calendar this week, with the main focus on the preferred inflation gauge release on Friday [6] - The upcoming payrolls report is anticipated to be a significant catalyst alongside the start of the earnings season next month [6] - Market sentiment is expected to drift this week due to the calm macro environment and the end of the earnings season [7] Precious Metals and Commodities - Gold prices hit a record high above $3,700, with ETF inflows reaching a three-year high, driven by expectations of further Fed rate cuts [12][19] - Silver prices also rose, reaching their highest level since 2011 [12] - Crude oil prices remained flat, while agricultural commodities mostly weakened [1][4] Global Market Movements - European stocks opened lower, with automobile and banking shares leading declines, while mining and technology stocks outperformed [14] - Asian stocks rose, supported by regional tech shares and a rally in Japan, with Samsung Electronics shares surging after passing Nvidia's quality test [15] - The MSCI Asia Pacific Index increased by 0.2%, led by gains in TSMC [15]

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What do you make of all four indices, the three major ones in the Russell hitting highs at the exact same time on the day after the Fed rate cut when the day of the rate cut the indices actually closed lower with the exception of the Russell I should say. Historically over this cycle particularly we have seen some very mixed results on the actual day of trading followed by sort of a decisive result. It was a strange SEP and I think that a lot of what happened on Wednesday's trading was trying to decipher so ...

Market Overview - The current market is experiencing all-time highs with significant activity in the IPO market and potential for a Federal Reserve rate cut cycle, although this is not guaranteed [1][3]. - The chief investment strategist at Northern Trust Asset Management expresses a mix of excitement and caution regarding the market's performance, particularly with record levels in major indices like the Dow, NASDAQ, S&P, and Russell [2]. Economic Drivers - Key factors driving the market include the Federal Reserve's movement towards a rate-cutting cycle, although it is not confirmed to be sequential [3][4]. - Anticipated fiscal stimulus is expected to enter the system in early 2026, which is seen as supportive for the market [4]. - Earnings estimates for the S&P 500 and small-cap companies are projected to improve, indicating a broadening participation across corporate America [5][6]. Federal Reserve Insights - Recent Federal Reserve meetings show a shift towards stability with only one dissenting vote, suggesting a more unified stance among voting members [8]. - The balance of risks has shifted towards the labor market, which has softened, but the U.S. economy is not expected to enter a recession [9][10]. - Inflation remains a significant concern, with expectations of rising inflationary pressures into early 2026 due to tariffs affecting the consumer price index [11].

The local currency closed 32 paise lower at 88.13 per dollar, compared with the previous close of 87.8150/1$.The rupee had gained amid broad weakness in the dollar in anticipation of a rate cut by the Late Wednesday, the US Fed cut Immediately after the rate announcement, the dollar weakened further but rebounded after Powell signalled caution and the so-called "dot plot" indicated only 1 rate cut in 2026, currency dealers said.Live Events"Dollar weakness is expected to persist as the rate cut cycle in 202 ...