Earnings Driving Rally as Stocks Shrug Off Geopolitics

U.S. equity futures are little changed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 hit fresh all-time highs, but the backdrop is more cautious as Treasury yields rise, the U.S. dollar strengthens, and crude oil prices move higher. The piece highlights a disconnect between headline equity strength and underlying pressure from rates, FX, and energy. Near-term market impact is moderate because it speaks to broader positioning and risk appetite rather than a single catalyst.

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U.S. equity futures are little changed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 hit fresh all-time highs, but the backdrop is more cautious as Treasury yields rise, the U.S. dollar strengthens, and crude oil prices move higher. The piece highlights a disconnect between headline equity strength and underlying pressure from rates, FX, and energy. Near-term market impact is moderate because it speaks to broader positioning and risk appetite rather than a single catalyst.