Financial Market Preview - Thursday 6-Aug

US equity futures are firmer, while Asian markets are mostly lower and European equities are modestly higher. Markets are being driven by a combination of earnings focus and improving geopolitical expectations, with headlines pointing toward a potential near-term agreement on the Strait of Hormuz supporting sentiment and easing energy concerns. At the same time, volatility in the semiconductor sector continues to weigh on Asia, while investors remain focused on corporate results and the broader AI trade following recent swings.Companies Mentioned: Meta, Medicover, KKR, JPMorgan