Futures session times many traders align futures session

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. As the 2026 midterm elections loom, the future of Texas politics and minority voting rights hangs in the hands of three judges as arguments continue on alleged racial profiling spearheaded by state Republicans from orders issued by the Trump administration. Regional bank and other financial stocks proved some of the stalwarts of the market Monday, helping to push indexes to records at various times, as bond prices strengthened and fixed-income yields tumbled. The daily CME pause (5:00–6:00 p.m. ET) in futures session times is often followed by gap moves. Last night’s reopen saw a +0.4% jump in Dow minis after positive earnings revisions.