[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures open up (ES +4 points, NQ +15 points); T-Note futures -2 ticks; WTI futures +USD 0.07/bbl; Spot XAU +USD 2/oz

US equity futures open up (ES +4 points, NQ +15 points); T-Note futures -2 ticks; WTI futures +USD 0.07/bbl; Spot XAU +USD 2/oz.

US equity futures are showing a positive start, with modest gains for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, indicating a potentially optimistic sentiment heading into the trading day. Meanwhile, T-Note futures are slightly down, suggesting a slight repricing in the fixed income market, while WTI and spot gold are inching higher, reflecting ongoing interest in commodities amidst a generally risk-on outlook. This combination could imply a balanced market environment with investors favoring equities and commodities as potential beneficiaries today.