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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday as Amazon Earnings Offset Apple Weakness

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.9% in Friday's premarket activity, as Amazon's (AMZN) stronger-than-expected earnings and continued demand for AI services outweighed weakness in Apple (AAPL) shares following its quarterly results.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.1% before the start of regular trading.The quarterly US employment cost index rose by 0.9% in Q2, the same as in the previous quarter, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday.July's Chicago PMI report will be released at 9:45 am ET.The final University of Michigan consumer sentiment reading for July will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 2.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 0.03%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) rose 2.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) gained 1.2%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% higher.Amazon (AMZN) jumped more than 10% after the company posted higher Q2 results that beat analysts' estimates.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% lower.Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) was down 8% premarket after the company said its ziltivekimab did not reduce major adverse cardiovascular events in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and inflammation versus a placebo in a phase 3 trial.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.4%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.9% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 4.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 3.3%.Apple (AAPL) fell 7.5% pre-market Friday after the company reported lower-than-expected services revenue in fiscal Q3.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.3%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.RBC Bearings (RBC) was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted net income and net sales.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.01%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) was down 4.4% even after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Chevron (CVX) was up 0.8% before the market open after the company reported higher Q2 results.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 2.1% to $85.32 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.5% to $2.80 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 1.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% higher.Gold futures for November retreated by 1.2% to $4,112.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 1.7% to $57.99 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 1.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 2.5%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Tech Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.7%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 1.5% in Thursday's premarket activity, amid earnings reports by big technology companies.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 197,000 in the week ended July 25 from an upwardly revised 188,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a larger increase to 200,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.US economic growth, measured by gross domestic product, rose by 1.5% in Q2, after a 2.1% gain in Q1, below a 2.0% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.Personal income rose by 0.2% in June following May's 0.7% gain, smaller than the expected 0.3% gain in a survey conducted by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET. The core PCE price index increased by 0.1%, below the 0.2% gain expected and following a 0.3% gain in May. The year-over-year rate dropped to 3.3% from 3.4% in the previous month.The weekly natural gas stocks will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 0.6%.Power Play:Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up more than 9% after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were up 2%.AGCO (AGCO) was down 7% before the opening bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.3% lower.Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) shares traded up 5% in early hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and gross income.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 1.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.1% higher.Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) shares were down 2.2% pre-bell even after the company reported higher Q2 underlying earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 1.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 1.7%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 1.4%.Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) was down 1.1% premarket even reporting higher Q2 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 2.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.7%.Shell (SHEL) was up more than 1% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.6% to $83.99 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 1.1% to $2.69 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 1.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.4% lower.Gold futures for August advanced by 0.9% to $4,133.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.3% to $58.24 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 1.1%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Fed's Interest Rate Announcement

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.1% in Wednesday's premarket activity, ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 6.4% in the week ended July 24, with both refinancing activity and new home applications pushed lower by an increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates, data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association showed Wednesday.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.The Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee will announce its latest decision on interest rates at 2 pm ET, followed by a press conference from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at 2:30 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 2.2% lower.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Vertiv Holdings (VRT) stock was down more than 12% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was flat, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.9%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% lower.Humana (HUM) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company cut its 2026 GAAP earnings guidance.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 1.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 2.3%.Eni (E) stock was up more than 5% before the market open after the company reported higher Q2 net profit and sales.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.2%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.9% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.9%.United Microelectronics (UMC) shares were down more than 3% in premarket activity after falling 9% at the prior close. The company reported higher Q2 earnings and operating revenue and announced a phased expansion plan to boost semiconductor manufacturing capacity in Singapore and Taiwan.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.035, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated marginally by 0.02%.Unilever (UL) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell following a nearly 9% rise at the previous close. Reuters reported that the company agreed to protect the employment terms and conditions of workers in its European and UK food business for two years after its planned 2027 merger with McCormick (MKC). McCormick stock was 0.5% higher.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) lost 0.02%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.UBS Group (UBS) shares traded up 1% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 4.8% to $83.05 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.2% to $2.63 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 6.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.2% lower.Gold futures for November retreated 0.2% to $4,090.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 0.6% to $57.85 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.3% lower.

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Canada Commodities: Oil and Gold Lower as Pause in US-Iran Hostilities Seem to be Holding

Prices for key Canadian export commodities fell on Tuesday, with oil and gold in the red as a pause in the US-Iran hostilities appeared to be holding and discussions on the future of the Strait of Hormuz continued.September West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last seen down 5.7% to $77.29 a barrel, the lowest since July 10, while September Brent oil lost 4.5%% to $84.46 a barrel.Oil dropped for the third-straight session even as the United States and Iran paused attacks, with Reuters reporting Oman is proposing a Gulf States-backed plan for managing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following an end to hostilities.November gold was fell and was last seen down 0.7% to $4,106.30 per ounce, as traders assessed the possibility that the US Federal Reserve's policy committee could announce an interest rate hike when it ends its two-day meeting at 2:00 p.m ET on Wednesday. The CME FedWatch tool sees a 29.9% probability the committee will raise rates by 25 basis points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Renewed Pressure on Semiconductor Stocks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.02%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.8% in Tuesday's premarket activity, as markets traded mixed amid renewed pressure on semiconductor stocks.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.8% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit narrowed to $101.46 billion in June from $105.89 billion in May, according to data released by the US Census Bureau, compared with a narrower gap of $100 billion expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:40 am ET.May's home price data will be released at 9:00 am ET, followed by consumer confidence and the Richmond Federal Reserve's conditions readings, both for July, at 10:00 am ET.The Dallas Fed's nonmanufacturing index for July is due to be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) fell 3.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 1.9%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 1.7%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.5% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Unilever (UL) shares were up more than 8% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q2 turnover and underlying sales.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.5% lower.Barclays (BCS) shares traded down 6.4% in early-hours activity even after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and total income.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 1.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.1%.Expro (XPRO) stock was up more than 5% before market open after the company raised its 2026 revenue guidance.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.7% higher and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.GE Vernova (GEV) stock was down more than 4% before the opening bell following a 1.8% loss in the prior session. The company said it was selected to replace two pumped storage units at First Hydro's Dinorwig hydropower plant in the UK.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.9%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.CG Oncology (CGON) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company reported durable responses and bladder preservation in patients with high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guerin-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer in its phase 3 study of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.8% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell 2.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 4.2%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down 0.8% in premarket activity after falling 5% at the previous close, while Apple (AAPL) gained 0.4% after a 1.2% rise at Monday's close. Apple surpassed Nvidia as the world's most valuable company on Monday, marking the first time it has closed above the chipmaker since April 2025. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Taiwanese prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of advanced AI chips to China.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined by 1% to $81.79 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.6% to $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for November retreated 1.2% to $4,088.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were down 2% to $57.53 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.1% lower.

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Gold Rises as Weak US Data Weighs on Dollar, Treasury Yields

Gold rose for a second straight session early Monday, edging higher as the dollar and Treasury yields eased after another report pointed to a slowing US economy.Gold for November delivery was last up $15.70, or 0.4%, at $4,145.40 per ounce.The US Census Bureau reported that durable goods orders rose 0.3% in June, following a 4.0% decline in May, but well below consensus expectations for a 2.1% increase, according to MarketWatch.The weaker-than-expected data added to signs of a slowing US economy and could bolster the case for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady despite higher energy prices following the US-Iran war, which have increased inflationary pressures. Although gold prices are down 21% since the Feb. 28 start of the war, demand for the precious metal remains solid."Gold climbed about 0.9% to near 4,090 dollars an ounce, on track for its first monthly gain since the Middle East conflict began, with central-bank reserve buying and sovereign-debt concerns cited as structural supports," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar was lower early, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.08 points to 101.38. Treasury yields also dropped. with the two-year note paying 4.327%, down 2.5 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was down 3.7 points to 4.651%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday as Oil Prices Fall

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.9%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 1.4% in Monday's premarket activity, as oil prices fell amid hopes of a US-Iran truce.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.9%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 1.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.4% before the start of regular trading.New orders for US durable goods rose by 0.3% in June following a decline of 4.0% in May, compared with the expectations for a larger increase of 1.8% in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.The Dallas Federal Reserve's manufacturing index for July will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) rose 5.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated marginally by 0.01%.Power Play:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) declined by 2.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) fell 2.6%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was down more than 3% before market open after the company said it has decided to appeal a June 25 ruling by the Paris Judicial Court in a climate-related duty-of-vigilance case.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.9%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.8%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.3% higher.United Airlines (UAL) stock was up more than 3%, while Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares rose 2.7% before the opening bell, a day after The Wall Street Journal reported that United pitched a merger deal to Delta last year, but the talks fizzled out without a deal after Delta declined to pursue the proposal.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.8%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 2.2% lower.Northern Trust (NTRS) shares traded up 2% in early hours activity after the company said it has been selected to provide fund administration and related services to alternative asset manager Dawson Partners.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1.6%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.6% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 2.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.2%.Broadcom (AVGO) shares were up more than 2% in premarket activity after the company and Samsung Electronics said they signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic collaboration across memory and foundry technologies to support next-generation artificial intelligence infrastructure.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.6%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.01%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% higher.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was up 1% premarket after the company reported higher Q2 core earnings and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) advanced 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) rose 1.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.2% higher.Toyota Motor (TM) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company said it signed a binding agreement with Volvo Group and Daimler Truck to acquire a one-third stake in fuel-cell joint venture cellcentric.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined by 5.7% to $84.24 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 3.1% to $2.80 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 6.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.7% lower.Gold futures for November gained 0.7% to $4,156.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 0.8% to $59.35 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 0.7%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.3% higher.

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Update: Gold Steady, Remaining Above $4,000 Despite Inflation Worries

(Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.)Gold was mostly steady midafternoon Friday, sticking above the $4,000 mark even as the dollar nudged higher.Gold for August delivery was last seen up $18.20, or 0.5%, to $4,068.40 per ounce.The price of the metal has found support at the $4,000 mark despite the inflation worries sparked by the high oil prices that followed the launch of the war on Iran. The price of the metal is down 22% since the US and Israel launched strikes on the country on Feb. 28, with investors turning to the dollar amid rate hike fears, bearish for gold since it offers no yield."Higher energy costs have revived the prospect of a Fed rate hike. Money markets now price roughly a 35% chance of an increase at next week's FOMC meeting, up from about 10% a week ago, with a hike fully priced by September," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar inched higher, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.03% at 101.47 per ounce. Treasury yields moved lower, with the yield on the US two-year note last seen down 2.0 basis points to 4.335%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.683%, down 1.7 points.

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Sectors

Gold Steady, Remaining Above $4,000 Despite Inflation Worries

Gold was steady early Friday, sticking above the $4,000 mark even as the dollar rose.Gold for August delivery was last seen down $1.90, or 0.1%, to $4,048.30 per ounce.The price of the metal has found support at the $4,000 mark despite the inflation worries sparked by the high oil prices that followed the launch of the war on Iran. The price of the metal is down 22% since the US and Israel launched strikes on the country on Feb. 28, with investors turning to the dollar amid rate hike fears, bearish for gold since it offers no yield."Higher energy costs have revived the prospect of a Fed rate hike. Money markets now price roughly a 35% chance of an increase at next week's FOMC meeting, up from about 10% a week ago, with a hike fully priced by September," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar edged up early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.05 points to 101.49. Treasury yields edged lower, with the yield on the US two-year note last seen down 0.7 basis points to 4.348%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.688%, down 1.2 points.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday Amid New US Tariffs

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.1% in Friday's premarket activity, as investors digest new US tariffs amid continued corporate earnings.US stock futures were higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures advancing 0.1% before the start of regular trading.S&P Global US Manufacturing, Service, and Composite PMI are expected at 9:45 AM ET. New Home Sales are due at 10 AM ET, followed by Kansas City Fed Services at 11 AM ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.01%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) rose over 2.6%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.1%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 0.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.5%.Intel (INTC) shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity after the company reported that it swung to fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings as revenue increased during the period.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.4%.SLB N.V. (SLB) stock was up more than 3% before market open after the company reported Q2 adjusted earnings Friday of $0.55 per diluted share, above analyst estimates of $0.51.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) rose 2.2%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was up 0.9%.Fly-E Group (FLYE) shares were up 2.4% pre-bell after the company said late Thursday it filed its overdue Form 10-K and expects it will eliminate the need to submit a formal plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said that a Dallas County, Texas jury issued a $604 million advisory verdict against the company and two other defendants in a lawsuit stemming from a trucking accident.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was inactive, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 1.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was inactive.Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company filed a preliminary US court injunction to immediately block advertising by Eli Lilly (LLY) for its obesity and diabetes drugs.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1% lower.HSBC (HSBC) shares traded up 1% in early hours activity after the company signed the share purchase deal to sell HSBC Life in Singapore for $2.09 billion to Allianz Asia.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 3.3% to $89.15 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1% to $2.95 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 2.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2% higher.Gold futures for July advanced 0.2% to $4,057.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 1.1% to $58.71 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 0.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.4% higher.

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Update: Gold Retreats from Two-Week High as Dollar and Treasury Yields Rise

(Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.)Gold prices retreated midafternoon Thursday, falling off a two-week high as the dollar and yields rose after the US reported a sharp drop in initial jobless claims last week while high oil prices continue to stoke inflation worries.Gold for August delivery was last seen down $100.20, or 2.4%, to $4,051.70 per ounce.The US Labor Department on Thursday reported 187,000 fresh jobless claims last week, down from a revised 209,000 claims a week earlier and under expectations for 212,000 new claims, according to MarketWatch.Rising oil prices as fighting in the Middle East heats up is further stoking inflation fears. The US is continuing attacks on Iran and Yemen's Houthis are striking at tankers in the Red Sea, heightening worries central banks will need to raise interest rates to check prices.The dollar moved higher following the data, a bearish signal for commodities priced in the currency. The ICE dollar index was last seen up 0.33 points to 101.46, the highest since July 1. Treasury yields were sharply higher, with the yield on the US two-year note last seen up 6.4 basis points to 4.366%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.706%, up 3.8 points.

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Sectors

Gold Retreats from Two-Week High as Dollar, Treasury Yields Rise

Gold prices retreated early Thursday, falling off a two-week high as the dollar and yields rose after the US reported a sharp drop in initial jobless claims last week while high oil prices continue to stoke inflation worries.Gold for August delivery was last seen down $72.20, or 1.7%, to $4,079.70 per ounce.The US Labor Department on Thursday reported 187,000 fresh jobless claims last week, down from a revised 209,000 claims a week earlier and under expectations for 212,000 new claims, according to MarketWatch.Rising oil prices as fighting in the Middle East heats up is further stoking inflation fears. The US is continuing attacks on Iran and Yemen's Houthis are striking at tankers in the Red Sea, heightening worries central banks will need to raise interest rates to check prices.The dollar moved higher following the data, a bearish signal for commodities priced in the currency. The ICE dollar index was last seen up 0.26 points to 101.39, the highest since July 1.Treasury yields were sharply higher, with the yield on the US two-year note last seen up 5.8 basis points to 4.36%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.713%, up 4.5 points.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Major Tech Stocks Sell-Off

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.6%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.9% in Thursday's premarket activity, as a selloff in major technology stocks follows corporate earnings.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.3% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims decreased to a level of 187,000 in the employment survey week ended July 18, the lowest level since 1969, from an upwardly revised 209,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 210,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.Weekly natural gas stocks are due to be released at 10:30 am ET, followed by the Kansas City Fed's manufacturing index for July at 11:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.04%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.7%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 1.9%.STMicroelectronics (STM) shares were down more than 13% in premarket activity even after the company reported higher Q2 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 1.8%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.2% lower.Tesla (TSLA) shares fell more than 7% pre-bell after the electric vehicle manufacturer reported an unexpected year-over-year decline in its Q2 earnings, weighed down by higher operating expenses related to research and development and artificial intelligence initiatives.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was down 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% higher.Ameriprise Financial (AMP) shares traded up 2% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) rose 1.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.8%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was up more than 2% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.04% lower, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was up 1%.Union Pacific Railroad (UNP) and Canadian National Railway (CNI) shares rose more than 1% before the opening bell after the companies signed a binding memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for CN to secure competitive access in connection with the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern (NSC). Norfolk Southern shares were 0.7% lower.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was down more than 1% premarket following a 0.2% gain at the prior close. The company said that the European Commission approved its experimental drug, Etcamah, in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor, for adults with a type of breast cancer harboring an ESR1 mutation that emerges during first-line endocrine therapy, after the Phase 3 SERENA-6 trial met its primary endpoint.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 4.3% to $90.56 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.1% to $2.96 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 4.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.8% higher.Gold futures for July retreated 1.5% to $4,087.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were down 2.5% to $58.81 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.7%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 3% lower.

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Update: Gold Rises to Two-Week High as Weaker Dollar Boosts Prices

(Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.)Gold traded at a two-week high midafternoon Wednesday, climbing for a second-straight session as the US dollar weakened.Gold for August delivery was last seen up $75.20, or 1.8%, to $4,151.60 per ounce, the highest level since July 7.Still, the metal remains down 7.5% since the start of the year, as the Middle East conflict has driven up energy costs, fueling concerns that central banks may need to raise interest rates and prompting investors to favor the US dollar and bonds over gold. However, the metal has found support around the $4,000 level, falling below that mark only once over the past month."Bullion is holding up despite firmer US yields and a stronger dollar, as energy-driven inflation risk and safe-haven demand from the Middle East conflict outweigh those headwinds," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar eased, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.2 points to 101.15. Treasury yields rose, with the US two-year note last seen paying 4.306%, up 2.8 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was up 2.9 points to 4.658%.

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Sectors

Gold Rises to Two-Week High as Weaker Dollar Boosts Prices

Gold traded at a two-week high early Wednesday, rising for a second straight session as the US dollar weakened.Gold for August delivery was last seen up $61.20, or 1.5%, at $4,137.60 per ounce, the highest level since July 9.Still, the metal remains down 7.5% since the start of the year, as the Middle East conflict has driven up energy costs, fueling concerns that central banks may need to raise interest rates and prompting investors to favor the US dollar and bonds over gold. However, the metal has found support around the $4,000 level, falling below that mark only once over the past month."Bullion is holding up despite firmer US yields and a stronger dollar, as energy-driven inflation risk and safe-haven demand from the Middle East conflict outweigh those headwinds," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar edged lower, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.3 basis points to 101.15. Treasury yields rose, with the US two-year note last seen paying 4.289%, up 1.1 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was up 2.1 points to 4.65%.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Major Tech Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) retreated 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was down 1% in Wednesday's premarket activity, as investors awaited results from major technology companies.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.9% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rose by 1.9% in the week ended July 17 despite an increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.6%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% lower.Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company priced an upsized secondary public offering of 18.3 million shares at $20.50 each.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.7%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) lost 0.01%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.5% higher.GE Vernova (GEV) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q2 earnings.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.7%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% higher.Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after the company swung to a fiscal Q4 loss.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.04%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% lower.Banco Santander (SAN) shares traded up 1% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.8%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) was down 2.8%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down more than 1% in premarket activity after gaining nearly 2% at the prior close. Chief Executive Jensen Huang is expected to meet Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Lee, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and Naver founder Lee Hae-jin in the US this week for an artificial intelligence roundtable, according to news reports.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.1%.Shell (SHEL) stock was up more than 1% before market open following a 1.2% gain in the previous session. The company resumed operations at a 200,000-barrel-per-day crude oil unit at its Pernis oil refinery in the Netherlands on Monday following a brief disruption, Reuters reported Tuesday.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 3.4% to $87.24 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.7% to $2.91 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Gold futures for July advanced 1.3% to $4,128.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 0.9% to $59.64 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 1.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.4% higher.

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Update: Gold Trading Higher, Finds Support at $4,000 Even as Dollar and Yields Rise

(Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.)Gold traded higher midafternoon Tuesday, rising for a second-straight session after finding support at the $4,000 mark despite a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields.Gold for August delivery was last seen up $58.30, or 1.5%, to $4,074.20 per ounce.The price of the precious metal has steadied at close to the $4,000 mark despite a strengthening dollar and high oil prices that are raising inflation and heightening fears central banks will need to raise interest rates, bearish for gold since it pays no interest."Gold has pushed back above the USD 4,000 level it spent Monday testing from below, trading around USD 4,046 in Asian hours after ending Monday down 0.2%. Bullion is holding that line despite a firmer dollar and higher yields, as traders weigh Middle East inflation risk against mediation headlines," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar rose, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.16 points to 101.11. Treasury yields also rose, with the yield on the US two-year note up 4.9 basis points to 4.264%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.633%, up 3.6 points.

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Sectors

Gold Trading Higher Early, Finds Support at $4,000 Even as Dollar and Yields Rise

Gold traded higher early Tuesday, rising for a second straight session and finding support at the $4,000 mark despite a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields.Gold for August delivery was last seen up $47.50, or 1.2%, at $4,063.40 per ounce.The price of the precious metal has steadied at close to the $4,000 mark despite a strengthening dollar and high oil prices that are raising inflation and heightening fears central banks will need to raise interest rates, bearish for gold since it pays no interest."Gold has pushed back above the USD 4,000 level it spent Monday testing from below, trading around USD 4,046 in Asian hours after ending Monday down 0.2%. Bullion is holding that line despite a firmer dollar and higher yields, as traders weigh Middle East inflation risk against mediation headlines," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar rose, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.08 points to 101.03. Treasury yields also rose, with the yield on the US two-year note up 3.0 basis points to 4.245%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.621%, up 2.4 points.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday as Semiconductor Recovery Supports Markets

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 1.3% in Tuesday's premarket activity, as semiconductor shares rebounded and investors welcomed reports of renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.4% before the start of regular trading.State-level unemployment data for June will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 1.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.8% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4%.Calix (CALX) shares were down more than 10% in premarket activity after the company reported overnight fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings forecast below market expectations, taking the shine off its Q2 beat.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated marginally by 0.03%.Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) stock was down more than 5% before market open after the company priced its underwritten public offering of 46.3 million Class A shares at $23.75 per share.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) rose 2%.3M (MMM) stock was up 6.7% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined by 0.02%.Novartis (NVS) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher-than-expected Q2 core earnings and net sales.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% higher.Columbia Financial (CLBK) shares traded down 3% in early-hours activity after the company said it completed its conversion from a mutual holding company structure and closed its previously announced $580 million acquisition of Northfield Bancorp.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated 0.01%.Genuine Parts (GPC) shares were down 6.2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1.6% to $84.55 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 0.4% to $2.87 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Gold futures for July advanced 1.2% to $4,062.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 3.7% to $59.17 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 1.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.6% higher.

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Update: Gold Steady Even as The Dollar and Yields Rise

(Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.)Gold was steady midafternoon Monday, holding above $4,000 despite a stronger US dollar and rising bond yields.Gold for August delivery was last seen down $3.30 to $4,015.50 per ounce.Gold prices have been buffeted by the rise in oil prices that have followed the US war on Iran, raising worries central banks will need to raise interest rates due to energy inflation. However reports on Monday said talks between the two countries may resume, easing oil futures and lowering inflation worries."The counterintuitive decline reflects rising bets that the Fed may need to hike rates to contain oil-driven inflation, lifting the opportunity cost of holding bullion," Saxo Bank said in a note Monday.The dollar traded higher, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.19 points to 100.96. US treasury yields also moved higher, with the two-year note last seen up 4.9 basis points to 4.232%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.605%, up 5.5 points.

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