Global Market Today: S&P 500 index futures rise on earnings, Yen gains
- Posted on May 1, 2026
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Global Market Today: S&P 500 index futures rise on earnings, Yen gains
US equity futures signaled further gains as strong megacap tech earnings propelled Wall Street to record highs. The yen weakened slightly after Japan's intervention to support the currency. Despite Middle East tensions and oil price surges, US stocks saw their best April since 2020, driven by AI and tech resurgence.
