
Pre-market news summary for US stocks
① In pre-market trading of U.S. stocks, all three major index futures rose: Dow futures +0.47%, S&P 500 futures +0.55%, Nasdaq futures +0.75%. ② Major European stock indices all rose: Germany's DAX 30 +1.22%, France's CAC 40 +0.89%, UK's FTSE 100 +0.01%, Euro Stoxx 50 +1.20%. ③ International oil prices continued to decline: WTI -2.10% at $65.91 per barrel, Brent -1.81% at $68.41 per barrel. ④ Weak employment data has raised expectations for easing, with CME FedWatch showing the probability of a rate cut in September jumping from 38% to 83%. ⑤ Morgan Stanley stated that the earnings recovery has begun, optimistic about the S&P 500 rising 70 points in the next 12 months, and recommends buying on dips. ⑥ BTIG indicated that the S&P 500 may experience a technical correction of up to 5%, and after falling below 6100 points, it is expected to be a good opportunity to add positions. ⑦ Citigroup has turned bullish, predicting that gold may rise to $3,300–$3,600 per ounce within three months, driven by economic slowdown and tariffs. ⑧ Goldman Sachs maintains its forecast for Brent crude oil's average price at $64 per barrel for Q4 2025 but warns that demand growth faces downside risks. ⑨ Stock focus: Palantir received a $10 billion contract from the U.S. Army; Joby acquired Blade's passenger business for $125 million; Amphenol plans to acquire CommScope's broadband connectivity division for $10.5 billion; Tesla's sales in China in July fell 8.4% year-on-year
