As of Thursday morning, the European and US stock markets have not opened, with investors eagerly awaiting economic reports and overseas developments for today’s sessions.
What’s happening in Asia
In Asia, markets are active. Japan’s Nikkei has posted solid gains, while some regional indexes are mixed, with Hang Seng slightly down. Reuters Commodities like Brent crude have eased, and currencies are showing some movement—particularly the euro and dollar pairings. Reuters+1
Pre-market in the US
US futures are signalling a tentative start once trading begins. Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are all slightly up, reflecting mild optimism ahead of today’s data releases. markets.businessinsider.com
Expectations for Europe
When European markets open, attention will be on recent central bank commentary, inflation data, and geopolitical developments. Markets will likely start cautiously, given the steady but tentative tone seen in US futures and Asian markets.
What to watch
- Key US economic indicators due later: inflation figures, jobs data, which could set the tone.
- Central bank speeches or signals, especially from the European Central Bank or Bank of England.
- Movements in the US dollar and commodity prices could influence sectors sensitive to input costs and international trade.
Newshub Editorial, 18 September 2025