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Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) surged 5% in after-hours trading after delivering results that topped expectations on both revenue and earnings. The company also raised its full-year FY26 revenue outlook to $41.45–$41.55 billion, representing 9%–10% year-over-year growth, signaling confidence in sustained demand for its cloud and enterprise software offerings.

Market impact: Bullish for CRM; strong results and upgraded guidance support further upside sentiment.

U.S. stock futures showed a mixed tone ahead of Wednesday’s session. S&P 500 futures were steady at 6,861.0 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures edged down 0.1% to 25,634.75 points, reflecting mild tech-sector hesitation.

In contrast, Dow Jones futures rose 0.1% to 47,996.0 points, signaling slightly stronger sentiment in blue-chip stocks.

Market impact: Neutral; futures suggest a cautious but steady open as traders await new economic signals.

In early European trading, equity futures pointed higher as risk appetite strengthened across global markets. Pan-European futures gained 0.6%, while German DAX futures rose 0.5% and FTSE futures advanced 0.3%, reflecting a broadly positive tone ahead of key economic data and central-bank commentary.

Market impact: Bullish for European equities; improved sentiment suggests a firmer open across major indices.

Japanese markets underperformed the region. The Nikkei 225 index slid nearly 2% as the yen strengthened and Japanese government bond yields climbed, reflecting mounting expectations of a BOJ rate hike.

Traders pushed yields higher after last week’s strong Tokyo consumer inflation reading reinforced the view that underlying price pressures remain firm.

Asian stocks moved in narrow ranges on Monday as traders weighed rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, while Japanese shares fell sharply amid bets on a Bank of Japan rate hike.

Hang Seng: 0.59%

Shanghai: 0.58%

Sensex: -0.12%

Singapore: 0.15%

In South Korea, the benchmark KOSPI was largely unchanged.

Elsewhere, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.4%, while Singapore’s STI was largely muted.

India’s Nifty 50 ticked 0.3% higher at market open.

Last week, Wall Street ended higher, with technology and retail stocks leading the advance. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 3.7%, and the NASDAQ Composite climbed nearly 5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also jumped more than 3%.

Australia’s ASX 200 traded flat on Friday but remains down 2.9% for November, pressured by growing expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia will not deliver further rate cuts.

Persistent sticky inflation and a tight labor market have strengthened the case for a prolonged pause, weighing on local equities — particularly rate-sensitive sectors.

Market impact: Mildly bearish for Australian equities; fading rate-cut hopes limit upside.

South Korea’s KOSPI declined nearly 1% on Friday as momentum in the recent tech rebound faded. The index also remains down almost 4% for November, reflecting persistent pressure from weak semiconductor sentiment and broader risk aversion across Asian markets.

Market impact: Bearish for KRW-linked equities; stalled tech momentum and monthly losses weigh on investor appetite.

Japan’s markets were mixed on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 slipping 0.2% while the TOPIX traded flat. Investors digested a series of strong economic indicators for October and November, which reinforced speculation that the Bank of Japan may move closer to its first rate hike in years.

Resilient consumer spending, firm inflation readings, and improving business sentiment added to expectations that policymakers could soon shift toward tightening.

Market impact: Neutral to slightly bearish for Japanese equities; stronger data boosts BOJ hike bets, capping stock gains.

Chinese equities edged lower on Friday as the sharp selloff in China Vanke’s bonds intensified worries over the country’s struggling real estate sector.

The CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite each fell 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dipped 0.1%, reflecting broader caution across the region.

The renewed pressure on Vanke — one of China’s largest developers — has heightened concerns over liquidity risks and potential spillovers to the wider property market.

Market impact: Bearish for Chinese equities; property-sector stress continues to undermine investor sentiment.

Asian equities fell on Friday, with regional sentiment turning cautious as the rebound in tech shares faded and China’s property market came back under pressure. Fresh concerns over a potential meltdown in Chinese real estate weighed heavily on mainland and Hong Kong indices.

Japanese stocks traded in a flat-to-lower range after a series of stronger-than-expected data releases pointed to resilience in the economy, fueling speculation that the Bank of Japan may move toward an interest rate hike in the coming months.

Market impact: Bearish for Asian equities; China property stress and BOJ tightening expectations add downside pressure.

Among wider Asian indices, Singapore’s Straits Times Index climbed 0.6%, supported by strength in financials and industrials. India’s Nifty 50 also gained 0.7% in early trade, lifted by continued inflows and upbeat sentiment toward large-cap technology and banking stocks.

Market impact: Mildly bullish for Asian equities; steady gains reflect resilient regional sentiment amid global rate-cut optimism.