S&P 500 futures down 0.19%, Nasdaq 100 down 1.18% ahead of the European open. Nikkei down 1.77%, DAX futures indicated up about 0.55%.
Key points as of 06:42 GMT
- Stocks. S&P 500 futures are down 0.19% and Nasdaq 100 futures are down 1.18% ahead of the European open at 08:00 GMT, pointing to a lower start for Wall Street at 14:30 GMT.
- Asia and Europe. The Nikkei 225 is down 1.77% at 61,089. DAX futures are indicated about 0.55% higher ahead of Frankfurt’s open at 08:00 GMT.
- Oil and gold. WTI crude is at $87.01 (down 1.26%) and gold is at $4,136.70 (up 1.56%).
- Rates. The 10-year Treasury yield is 4.89%, down 6 basis points.
- Bitcoin. Bitcoin is trading at about $80,414, up 3.26% over 24 hours.
Markets at a glance Market sentimentNeutral ▬
| Market | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 futures | 7,705.50 | -0.19% |
| Nasdaq 100 futures | 28,230.75 | -1.18% |
| Dow futures | 53,717 | +0.40% |
| Russell 2000 futures | 2,870.20 | +0.15% |
| VIX | 16.61 | -20.26% |
| Nikkei 225 (Japan) | 61,089 | -1.77% |
| WTI crude futures | $87.01 | -1.26% |
| Gold futures | $4,136.70 | +1.56% |
| 10-year Treasury yield | 4.89% | -6 bp |
| Bitcoin (24h change) | $80,414 | +3.26% |
Snapshot as of 06:42 GMT from our Markets Today feed. Changes are against the previous close; Bitcoin is the 24-hour change and the 10-year yield change is in basis points (1 bp = 0.01 percentage point). Sentiment follows S&P 500 futures: above +0.3% is Risk-On, below -0.3% is Risk-Off, in between is Neutral.
US futures and stocks
Nasdaq futures are indicating a sharper decline ahead of the European open, with semiconductor weakness weighing on the tech-heavy index, while S&P 500 futures point to a more modest opening loss. The move follows a strong US session after the midterm elections, in which the Nasdaq surged and the Dow reached a one-year high.
S&P 500 futures are down 0.6% over the past five trading days and down 1.5% over the past month.
Oil and gold
Crude oil is trading lower for a fourth consecutive session, as concerns about a wider escalation in the Iran conflict have eased.
WTI crude is down 14.7% over the past five trading days and down 2.7% over the past month. Gold is up 2.6% over the past five trading days and down 0.5% over the past month.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is trading sharply higher over the past day. Blockchain data showed Trump Media moved bitcoin to Crypto.com. Separately, Binance and Polymarket are seeking a Polygon hard fork to recover stolen crypto.
Bitcoin is up 4.1% over the past five days and down 6.3% over the past month.
Treasury yields
Treasury yields are edging lower as oil slides and equity futures point to mixed sentiment. Analysts say investors are positioning for lower inflation risk and a more measured approach to tariffs and trade after the midterm elections.
The 10-year yield has fallen 15 basis points over the past five trading days and 42 basis points over the past month.
How the markets line up
US futures are mixed: the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 are lower, while the Dow and the Russell 2000 are higher. The VIX is sharply lower, Bitcoin is higher, gold is higher and the 10-year Treasury yield is lower. The Nikkei is lower, while DAX futures are higher.
What to watch
- European markets open at 08:00 GMT
- Continued focus on tech sector performance and semiconductor stocks
Economic calendar
This market snapshot is generated automatically from live market data and recent headlines at 06:42 GMT on November 5, 2026. For more context see our Daily Market Brief. It is for information only and is not investment advice.