US30 futures remain firm as trader focus shifts to the upcoming Fed minutes. Clues about the central bank’s stance on rate cuts could catalyze fresh moves, especially for rate-sensitive financial and construction stocks. Stark County Commissioner Richard Regula, a longtime proponent of extending the Route 30 expressway, said the study has not changed plans, and advocates will continue to seek money from investors, the state and the federal government to help fund the extension. Monday’s open will offer the first real gauge of investor sentiment. Traders should monitor whether Brent crude futures approach or break above the $90 level, a threshold analysts at Goldman Sachs identified as a likely outcome if Iranian supply is disrupted. US30 futures are showing relative strength compared to S&P 500 futures, suggesting rotational flows into industrial-heavy names. Bond yields easing slightly adds a tailwind to equity futures ahead of major earnings releases.
