U.S. stock futures slid in early European trading, indicating that global equities were set to start the second half of the year in the red. Mixed premarket performance was observed as investors awaited June jobs data. Investors are closely monitoring Tesla's latest quarterly delivery numbers. On July 6, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.1% and S&P 500 futures climbed 0.4% as traders returned from a long holiday weekend. The Japanese Yen weakened against the Dollar, with USD/JPY reaching 162.31, while 10-year Treasury yields eased to 4.46%.
The South Korean Kospi index entered a 10% correction led by semiconductor weakness, while Chinese enterprise stocks saw their strongest daily rally since April 2025.
Read the full storyUS equity futures gained slightly as investors balanced Middle East military developments against broader economic resilience and flat energy prices.
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.1% as markets await Samsung's earnings for clues on AI infrastructure demand and sector durability.
Global markets eye the June non-farm payrolls report while focusing on Tesla and MicroStrategy performance amid cautious trading ahead of a holiday-shortened week.
U.S. stock futures point lower in early European trade, as expectations of further interest rate increases weigh on global markets at the start of the second half.