[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures open slightly higher (ES +4 points, NQ +55 points); T-Note futures U/C; WTI futures -USD 0.42/bbl; Spot XAU +USD 1/oz
US equity futures have opened slightly higher, indicating a positive sentiment among investors as they assess market conditions.
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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures open slightly higher (ES +4 points, NQ +55 points); T-Note futures U/C; WTI futures -USD 0.42/bbl; Spot XAU +USD 1/oz
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Meanwhile, T-Note futures remain unchanged, suggesting stability in the fixed income space, while WTI crude oil has dipped slightly, which may reflect underlying concerns in energy demand. The slight uptick in spot gold hints at ongoing interest in safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties.
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