Futures

(Editor’s note: The futures and ETFs data and headline were updated.) U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday following Thursday's decline, after President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon by three weeks. Meanwhile, peace talks between Iran and...

President Donald Trump‘s policy decisions and commentary drove the five best and worst days of the U.S. stock market during his second term, according to an analysis by Tom Lee‘s asset management firm Fundstrat. Since his election in 2025, Trump’s decisions on key issues such as...

Editor's note: The futures, ETFs data, earnings and headline were updated. U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday following another record-breaking surge on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading mixed at the time of writing as peace efforts in the Iran war stalled amid...

Traders reportedly placed bets worth $430 million on a decrease in crude oil prices, just 15 minutes before President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday. This marks the fourth instance of large, well-timed directional oil bets placed just ahead of...

The S&P 500 surged on Wednesday, rising 1.05% to close at a record 7,137.90, as easing geopolitical fears and strong earnings lifted market sentiment. However, the Polygon-based (CRYPTO: POL) Polymarket crowd is turning sharply bearish heading into Thursday. The April 23 market shows just about...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the impact of the U.S. Navy’s ongoing blockade of Iranian ports on Iran’s oil revenue. He took to X on Tuesday to reiterate that President Donald Trump would continue with the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, and “In a matter of...

(Editor’s note: The futures, ETFs data, earnings and headline were updated.) U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday following Tuesday's decline. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher after President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire. On Tuesday, the Dow Jones index closed about...

The S&P 500 fell on Tuesday, dropping 0.63% to close at 7,064.01, as concerns grew that a U.S.-Iran peace deal would not be reached before the ceasefire deadline. However, the Polygon-based (CRYPTO: POL) Polymarket crowd is overwhelmingly bullish heading into Wednesday. The April 22 market...

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Wednesday that rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could serve as a “dry run” for a potential conflict between the United States and China in the Pacific, highlighting the growing strategic importance of global maritime...

(Editor’s note: The futures and ETFs data were updated.) U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following Monday's decline. Futures of major benchmark indices edged up, with negotiating teams from the United States and Iran slated to arrive in Islamabad for further talks.  On Monday, the Dow...

President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to channel federal funds towards a variety of energy projects. Trump signed five presidential determinations under the law on Monday, focusing on domestic coal power, liquefied natural gas (...

The S&P 500 slipped on Monday, falling 0.24% to close at 7,109.14, as renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran weighed on sentiment and snapped the market's recent momentum. The Polygon-based (CRYPTO: POL) Polymarket crowd is still optimistic heading into Tuesday. The April 21 market shows a...

The economic fallout from the U.S.-Iran war is proving more stubborn than the conflict itself, with economists warning that a wave of inflation will persist long after the fighting stops, the Financial Times reported Sunday. Prices Already Climbing U.S. inflation jumped to 3.3 % in March, its...

Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) has raised concerns over a series of large trades in crude oil and S&P 500 E-mini futures placed shortly before President Donald Trump disclosed developments related to U.S. actions involving Iran. Lawmaker Flags Highly Suspicious Trading Activity In a letter sent...

Volume is one of the most widely used trading indicators in market analysis. The underlying idea is straightforward: a price move accompanied by high volume is generally considered more reliable, as it reflects stronger participation from market participants. This apparent simplicity is what made...