- US Futures Gain Across Major Indices Pre-Market
- S&P 500 Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead of Trading
- Broad Gains in Futures Signal Positive Open
US Pre-Market Briefing | September 29, 2026
Market Commentary
**Pre-Market Commentary – September 29, 2026**
US equity futures are higher ahead of Wednesday’s open, with tech leading gains as the Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.69%, outpacing the S&P 500 (+0.39%) and Dow (+0.33%). The Russell 2000 (+0.54%) also rebounds, signaling broad risk appetite despite lingering concerns over Treasury yields, which continue to pressure Fed policy expectations.
Overnight, mixed signals from China weighed on sentiment, with August industrial profits growing just 4.2%—the slowest pace this year—offset by a private survey showing a surprise jump in US orders ahead of the Trump-Xi summit. Meanwhile, Mistral’s CEO stoked AI sector tensions, accusing US rivals of "negligence" in safety debates, though the broader tech sector remains resilient.
Key economic data today includes US home price indices (S&P/CS HPI) at 9:00 AM ET, which could reinforce concerns about sticky inflation if readings exceed forecasts. Later, ECB President Lagarde’s remarks may sway global risk sentiment, particularly amid Italy’s higher 10-year BTP auction yield (4.58%).
Earnings focus remains light, with no major US companies reporting today, though premarket movers include Meta, Nvidia, and United Airlines amid AI momentum and travel demand optimism. Oil markets are steady after recent volatility, with traders eyeing supply dynamics ahead of OPEC+’s October meeting.
With Treasury yields hovering near multi-year highs, Fed officials face mounting scrutiny over whether 5.25% marks the peak, as debated by analysts like Yardeni. The Fed’s next moves remain pivotal as markets balance growth resilience against tightening financial conditions. Watch for any shifts in Fed rhetoric later this week.
US Index Futures
| Future | Price | Change (%) |
|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 7,756.00 | +0.39% |
| Nasdaq 100 Futures | 30,641.50 | +0.69% |
| Dow Jones Futures | 51,894.00 | +0.33% |
| Russell 2000 Futures | 2,845.70 | +0.54% |
Economic Data Released Today
| Time | Cur | Imp | Event | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|
| 00:30 | AU | High | RBA Interest Rate Decision (Sep) | 4.60% | 4.60% | 4.35% |
| 05:30 | EU | Med | Italian 10-Year BTP Auction | 4.58% | | 4.10% |
| 06:00 | EU | Med | France Jobseekers Total (Aug) | 3,081.7K | | 3,143.0K |
Upcoming Economic Releases
| Time | Cur | Imp | Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|
| 06:00 | EU | Med | German Buba Mauderer Speaks | | |
| 06:00 | EU | Med | German Buba President Nagel Speaks | | |
| 07:00 | EU | Med | ECB President Lagarde Speaks | | |
| 08:00 | BRL | Med | Unemployment Rate (Aug) | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| 08:30 | CA | Med | GDP (MoM) (Jul) | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 08:31 | CA | Med | GDP (MoM) (Aug) | | |
| 09:00 | US | Med | S&P/CS HPI Composite - 20 n.s.a. (YoY) (Jul) | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| 09:00 | US | Med | S&P/CS HPI Composite - 20 n.s.a. (MoM) (Jul) | | 0.4% |
| 10:00 | US | High | CB Consumer Confidence (Sep) | 89.2 | 89.4 |
| 10:00 | US | High | JOLTS Job Openings (Aug) | 7.230M | 7.271M |
| 11:00 | GB | Med | BoE MPC Member Mann Speaks | | |
| 11:00 | US | Med | FOMC Member Bowman Speaks | | |
| 12:40 | US | Med | Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Barr Speaks | | |
| 14:00 | US | Med | FOMC Member Williams Speaks | | |
| 14:00 | EU | Med | ECB's Lane Speaks | | |
| 15:00 | US | Med | Fed Waller Speaks | | |
| 16:30 | US | Med | API Weekly Crude Oil Stock | -1.900M | 1.786M |
| 19:50 | JP | Med | Industrial Production (MoM) (Aug) | 1.4% | -0.2% |
| 21:30 | AU | Med | Building Approvals (MoM) (Aug) | -0.9% | -3.6% |
| 21:30 | CN | Med | Chinese Composite PMI (Sep) | | 49.5 |
| 21:30 | CN | High | Manufacturing PMI (Sep) | 50.1 | 49.8 |
| 21:30 | CN | Med | Non-Manufacturing PMI (Sep) | 49.2 | 49.0 |
| 21:45 | CN | Med | RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (MoM) (Sep) | 51.7 | 51.5 |
| 21:45 | CN | Med | RatingDog Services PMI (Sep) | 51.3 | 51.4 |
| 22:20 | EU | Med | ECB's Elderson Speaks | | |
Earnings Today
Before Market Open (BMO)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|
| CCCL | Carnival Corp Ltd | $30.6B |
| KKMX | Carmax Inc | $8.6B |
| UUEC | Uranium Energy Corp | $4.7B |
| IIPX | IperionX Ltd ADR | $675M |
| CCAST | Freecast Inc | $56M |
After Market Close (AMC)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|
| CCNXC | Concentrix Corp | $1.5B |
FX Snapshot
| Pair | Price | Change (%) |
|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.14 | -0.22% |
| GBP/USD | 1.32 | -0.10% |
| USD/JPY | 157.28 | -0.07% |
| USD/CHF | 0.83 | +0.18% |
| AUD/USD | 0.70 | -0.20% |
| USD/CAD | 1.42 | +0.08% |
Gold, Oil and Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change (%) |
|---|
| Gold | 4,189.20 | +0.58% |
| Silver | 61.24 | +0.52% |
| WTI Crude | 91.75 | -2.46% |
| Brent Oil | 96.94 | -2.68% |
| Natural Gas | 3.10 | -1.28% |
Crypto
| Crypto | Price | Change (%) |
|---|
| Bitcoin | $84,031.06 | +0.68% |
| Ethereum | $2,717.27 | +1.13% |
Disclaimer
The content on MarketsFN.com is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading guidance. All investments involve risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and should conduct independent research and consult a qualified financial advisor before acting. MarketsFN.com and its authors are not liable for any losses or damages arising from your use of this information.
