[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures reopen with mild gains after last Friday's rebound, oil futures are down around 1.3% with US-Iran talks to continue early this week, while JPY weakens following PM Takaichi's landslide election victory

US equity futures opening with mild gains could suggest a positive sentiment lingering from last Friday's rebound, reflecting ongoing market confidence.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Feb 2026, 23:25 UTCOn the live feed at 23:05 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] Metal prices advance in early trade with spot gold (+1.0%) reclaiming the USD 5,000/oz level and spot silver (+2.3%) reapproaching USD 80/oz

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US President Trump congratulates Japanese PM Takaichi and her coalition on a landslide election victory

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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures reopen with mild gains after last Friday's rebound, oil futures are down around 1.3% with US-Iran talks to continue early this week, while JPY weakens following PM Takaichi's landslide election victory

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PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: Car Group (CAR AT) H1 (AUD) NPAT rose 16% Y/Y to 143mln, rev. rose 8% Y/Y to 626mln

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The 1.3% decline in oil futures, alongside US-Iran talks, may signal supply concerns impacting prices, while the weakening JPY following PM Takaichi's election win indicates a shift in monetary policy expectations, likely affecting cross-asset flows. Traders should keep an eye on these developments to gauge potential volatility in both equity and commodity markets.

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