Many traders align futures session times with FX and bond markets; the overlap between Tokyo equities futures and USD/JPY in the 8:00–10:00 p.m. ET slot can forecast risk appetite shifts. Current crossover analysis points to stronger tech earnings drives. The other part of the story has been energy transition metals. Headlines on tariffs, supply chokes, and national policy from producer nations have made for a volatile year in a basket of transition metals such as copper ( HG=F ), lithium, and cobalt. Trump's creation of a crypto strategic reserve may help crypto markets find a bid during times of market turmoil. Futures session times overlap with corporate earnings season volatility. Nasdaq futures jumped during the post-London/pre-U.S. open window on strong semiconductor earnings, possibly driving bullish tech sentiment this week.