Market Clarity

Morning Market Preview — February 4, 2026

Markets open mixed as investors consolidate recent gains, with tech leadership intact and broader participation still selective.

Market Clarity Team

04 Feb 2026 — 1 min read

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Market Setup

U.S. equity futures are modestly mixed this morning as markets continue to digest recent gains. Leadership remains concentrated in large-cap technology, while broader participation has yet to fully confirm upside momentum.

Macro & Rates

Treasury yields are steady in early trade, reflecting a market comfortable with the current Federal Reserve stance. The dollar is little changed, and commodities are mixed, signaling a neutral macro backdrop rather than a risk-off move.

What to Watch Today

Earnings reactions and guidance commentary
Market breadth and participation beyond mega-cap tech
Any notable movement in Treasury yields
Positioning ahead of upcoming economic data

Market Tone

Constructive but selective. Risk appetite remains intact, though conviction continues to favor earnings-supported leaders over broad market exposure.

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