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SAAM Daily Morning Brief — May 1, 2026

Mitesh Patel · May 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Markets are open. Most of Europe and Asia are closed for the May Day holiday.

Market Snapshot

S&P 500 Futures: 7,253 — up +0.1% — Cautiously optimistic
Nasdaq 100 Futures: Roughly flat to slightly lower, down -0.2% — Mixed

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