Ftse 100 futures posted modest gains as traders reacted

FTSE 100 futures posted modest gains as traders reacted to stabilizing European gas prices and solid PMI numbers. Energy and chemical stocks led the upside, while real estate lagged. Short-term technical setups imply a base formation, suggesting an upside bias if volume sustains above the 30-day average. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) , the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) , and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) fell around 0.2%. UK markets are bracing for a bumpy opening as FTSE 100 futures dip 0.33% – BT's possible stake sale to Warner Bros Discovery is stirring things up. FTSE 100 futures ticked higher by 0.28%, tracking gains in US tech shares despite mixed signals from the bond market. Defensive buying into healthcare and telecom stocks lent support, with volatility levels dipping as measured by the VFTSE index.