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[MARKET UPDATE] Pressure seen across US equity futures, with the NQ pulling back to around the unchanged mark vs initial gains of 0.3%; a move which lacks a clear driver, but does follow pressure in the Nikkei 225 futures on Chinese export bans to Japan

The pullback in US equity futures, especially the NQ retracing from modest gains, reflects broader market jitters that may not have a direct catalyst.

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Italian HCOB Composite PMI (Dec) 50.3 (Prev. 53.8)

Italian HCOB Services PMI (Dec) 51.5 vs. Exp. 54.2 (Prev. 55.0)

[MARKET UPDATE] Pressure seen across US equity futures, with the NQ pulling back to around the unchanged mark vs initial gains of 0.3%; a move which lacks a clear driver, but does follow pressure in the Nikkei 225 futures on Chinese export bans to Japan

Spanish Services PMI (Dec) 57.1 vs. Exp. 54.5 (Prev. 55.6)

Spanish Composite PMI (Dec) 55.6 vs. Exp. 54.3 (Prev. 55.1)

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However, the decline appears to be partially influenced by weakness in the Nikkei 225 futures, linked to concerns over Chinese export restrictions on Japan, which could raise fears of escalating trade tensions. Traders should monitor sentiment for potential spillover into US markets as geopolitical developments can impact risk appetite.

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