Article by: Tide Research
Last Friday, U.S. equities were closed for the Independence Day holiday, but Nasdaq 100 futures rose over 1% against the trend, as concerns over the AI sector clearly eased. Over the weekend, talks between Russia and Ukraine did not lead to de-escalation; instead, both sides intensified their attacks. Meanwhile, risk premiums in the Middle East retreated ahead of schedule, and gold posted a weekly rebound, ending a four-week losing streak. This week, the Fed meeting minutes, tariff hearings, and SpaceX’s entry into the Nasdaq are all converging on the market—whether the accumulated bullish sentiment from the holiday break can be realized depends on whether liquidity can withstand the pressure.
