The brief market update points to a firmer start for risk assets as investors prepare for a busy trading week, with the VIX (Wall Street volatility index) moving lower.
U.S. stock futures traded modestly higher in Sunday night activity, while the VIX (Wall Street volatility index) fell, according to the market update provided. The move suggests investors were positioning for a busy week ahead with slightly improved risk sentiment at the open. The source mentions the SPY and QQQ exchange-traded funds as reference tickers for the broader U.S. equity market and the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100, but does not provide numerical changes or further details.