Global Rally Boosts Futures: What to Expect from the US Stock Market Today (April 1, 2026)
📅 April 01, 2026 · 09:01 AM EDT | Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot Good morning, traders, and welcome to your pre-market preview for Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Following a strong performance in Asian and European markets, US stock futures are pointing towards a robust open. The S&P 500 futures are trading up 0.46% at 6601.25, the NASDAQ futures are showing a gain of 0.72% at 24087.25, and the Dow futures are also climbing 0.46% to 46794.0. The Russell 2000 futures are not far behind, up 0.51% at 2525.1. Overnight, Asian markets were dominated by a significant surge, with the KOSPI in Korea leading the charge, up an impressive 8.44%. Japan's Nikkei 225 also saw substantial gains of 5.24%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.04%. The Shanghai Composite added 1.46%. European markets mirrored this positive sentiment. The DAX in Germany climbed 2.88%, the FTSE 100 in the UK gained 1.91%, and the CAC 40 in France was up 2...