[MARKET UPDATE] US equity and bond futures resume trade flat, WTI -1.0%, spot gold flat

The flat trading of US equity and bond futures suggests a cautious market sentiment as traders await further directional cues.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 May 2026, 22:21 UTCOn the live feed at 22:01 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Australian S&P Global Composite PMI Final (Apr) 50.40 vs. Exp. 50.10 (Prev. 46.6)

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UNSC resolution prepared by the US, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait opens the door for potential enforcement measures, AsharqNews reports citing the resolution "to be distributed tomorrow"

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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity and bond futures resume trade flat, WTI -1.0%, spot gold flat

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi posts "As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the US should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE."

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"Iranian Defense Council member Ali Akbar Ahmadian: Our security does not accept negotiations, and Washington obstructed global navigation and energy security", Al Jazeera reports

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The slight decline in WTI prices indicates some softening in oil demand, while gold's stability may reflect a balance between risk aversion and inflation hedging. Overall, this could signal a wait-and-see approach ahead of key economic data or geopolitical developments.

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