Futures trading sessions fTSE 100 futures advanced in pre-London

FTSE 100 futures advanced in pre-London trading, buoyed by mining sector gains. Correlation with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures during overlapping futures trading sessions continues to influence market rhythm. Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. This is another area where futures differ from equities. Regular U.S. trading hours vary depending on the market. The trading day for grain futures is relatively short (9:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. ET). With most futures trading conducted electronically, many of the major futures markets, such as E-mini S&P 500 futures, trade virtually around the clock (aside from a “daily maintenance period” closing from 5–6 p.m. ET). Russell 2000 futures ticked higher before Asia closed, signaling possible small-cap rebound. Shifts in trader positioning are more visible during quieter overnight futures trading sessions.