All eyes on US data!
Markets started the week on a cautious footing. European and UK equities benefited from rotation flows, while US tech continued to struggle, with the Nasdaq 100 leading declines. Futures are pointing lower again this morning as investors brace for key US jobs and retail sales data — a familiar “good news is bad news” setup as markets try to anticipate the Fed’s next move.
Investors remain cautious, albeit cautiously optimistic that weaker jobs data could reinforce dovish Fed expectations and support risk assets. That said, deteriorating sentiment in the technology sector may complicate the picture.
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