1. Key economic releases / central‑bank events today - In the U.S., the main scheduled data is Initial Jobless Claims (for week ending Nov 22) at 8:30 a.m. ET. - Other releases flagged today include the usual batch of housing‑market and macro data (though thinner than a typical week). - There is no major central‑bank decision today — but markets remain sensitive to commentary from central‑bank officials, especially given the elevated probability that Federal Reserve (Fed) may cut rates in December. Implication: the jobless claims release could act as a short‑term volatility trigger; whether the data comes in stronger or softer than expected could shift rate‑cut expectations and thus risk sentiment. 2. Overnight global markets: Asia & Europe + futures / FX context - Asian equities broadly gained overnight, helped by rising expectations of a U.S. rate cut. - European markets opened broadly higher as well — supportive global risk tone heading into the U.S. session. - In U.S. futures going into today, the tone was positive: futures on the main indexes were up modestly. - FX and currency‑related sentiment appears tilted toward a softer dollar, given rising optimism around rate cuts — which also tends to support commodity prices and risk‑assets. Implication: global sentiment is constructive heading into the U.S. open — a supportive backdrop for equities, especially risk‑sensitive sectors. 3. Pre‑market move for key stocks (e.g. Tesla, Inc.) - As of current pre‑market print, Tesla is trading at **~ $419.40**. - There’s no public headline driving a dramatic gap (up or down) for Tesla that’s jumped out so far in pre‑market — i.e., no obvious “news‑gap.” Implication: Unless an unexpected catalyst emerges (earnings, news, broader sentiment swing), Tesla may open near flat relative to prior close — but upcoming macro data or risk‑tone shifts could act as directional triggers. 4. Notable news, earnings, or geopolitical developments - One key macro backdrop: markets are increasingly pricing in a December rate cut by the Fed, which is boosting risk appetite globally. - There’s renewed optimism after recent U.S. data and dovish signals from some Fed‑speaking officials. - On the risk front: geopolitical tensions remain under observation globally (especially in Asia), but today’s global equity rebound suggests those fears are not dominating markets at the moment.