Published February 2, 2026
MarketsMacroRatesEquities
Momentum Builds Into Week One
What Happened
- U.S. futures pushed higher in early trade with cyclicals leading.
- Treasury yields stayed in a narrow band despite a busy macro calendar ahead.
- The dollar index eased slightly as commodity currencies stabilized.
What It Means
- The market is willing to carry a constructive tone while waiting for harder data.
- Stable yields are helping equity multiples hold after last week’s volatility.
- A softer dollar is giving global risk sentiment modest support.
What I Think
- This looks like a positioning continuation rather than a true trend break.
- If incoming data stays balanced, buyers may keep pressing into midweek.
- I prefer selective risk rather than broad beta at these levels.
Market Terms
- Beta - A measure of how sensitive an asset is to broad market moves.
- Cyclicals - Sectors that tend to outperform when growth expectations rise.
- Range trade - Price action that stays between clear support and resistance.