📊 Markets Pre-Open (7:45 AM ET)
US Futures (opening in 1h 45m):
- S&P 500: 7,541 (+0.65%)
- Nasdaq: 30,406 (+1.36%)
- Dow: 52,072 (+0.25%)
- Russell 2000: 2,969 (+0.88%)
Prior Close:
- S&P 500: 7,420 (-1.21%)
- Nasdaq: 26,022 (-1.34%)
- Dow: 51,493 (-0.98%)
- VIX: 17.39 (-5.69%)
Asia (overnight):
- Nikkei 225: +1.65%
- KOSPI: +2.25%
- Hang Seng: -1.59%
Europe (mid-session):
- DAX: -0.04%
- FTSE 100: -1.04%
- Euro Stoxx 50: -0.01%
🌐 Geopolitical Intel
Priority — Ukraine Escalation
[LVL 7/10] Moscow Hit by Largest Drone Attack Since War Began
- Ukraine struck Moscow refinery in large-scale drone assault
- Most significant attack on Russian capital to date
- Oil infrastructure targeted amid broader campaign
[LVL 3/10] Iran Peace Progress
- Trump signs agreement with Iran (G7 announcement)
- Hormuz Strait reopening planned
- $300B reconstruction + sanctions relief included
- Oil prices down on prospect of supply normalization
[LVL 3/10] NATO 3.0 Announced
- Defense Secretary Hegseth unveils U.S. forces review in Brussels
- European defense burden-sharing under scrutiny
- Realignment of transatlantic defense posture
Other Notable:
- Gunfire/explosions at Niger airport (LVL 3/10)
- Japan boosts defense spending — “critical to prevent war” (LVL 3/10)
- Bolivia blockade crisis: 16 dead (LVL 3/10)
- Fujimori nearing Peru presidential victory (LVL 3/10)
💵 Commodities & Currencies
Commodities:
- Gold: $4,267 (-2.60%) ← Sharp risk-off reversal
- Silver: $67.38 (-4.79%)
- Platinum: $1,703 (-5.01%)
- WTI Crude: $74.83 (-1.55%)
- Brent: $78.71 (-1.06%)
- Copper: $6.38 (-1.78%)
Currencies:
- USD Index: 100.72 (+0.63%) ← Dollar strength on Iran deal
- EUR/USD: 1.1463 (-0.39%)
- USD/JPY: 160.93 (+0.24%)
- GBP/USD: 0.7567 (+0.62%)
Bonds:
- 10Y Treasury: 4.463% (+0.79%)
- 5Y Treasury: 4.229% (+1.88%)
Crypto:
- BTC: $63,902 (-1.31%)
- ETH: $1,740 (-1.27%)
📈 Earnings — June 18, 2026
Major Reports TODAY (Pre-Market):
ACN (Accenture) — Q3 2026
- Est EPS: $3.71
- Market Cap: $96B
- Result: Reported pre-market
KR (Kroger) — Q1 2026
- Est EPS: $1.46
- Market Cap: $38.12B
- Result: Reported pre-market
After-Hours:
- REPL, NBP, FTHM, MAXN, REE (small/mid-caps)
🔍 Bottom Line
Futures rebounding after Tuesday’s broad selloff. Tech leading recovery (+1.36% Nasdaq futures) despite Meta/ServiceNow weakness yesterday.
Geopolitics: Moscow drone strike escalates Ukraine conflict while Iran peace deal simultaneously de-escalates Middle East tensions — opposing forces on oil supply outlook.
Precious metals crushed as Iran peace narrative drives risk-on rotation. Gold -2.6%, silver/platinum down 4-5%.
Watch: ACN/KR earnings recaps + any Fed speak (Kevin Warsh era, inflation backdrop). Oil volatility on Iran deal confirmation.
Published 7:45 AM ET · June 18, 2026