Equity futures indicated gains in Sydney and Hong Kong after a gauge of Asian stocks hit another high on Tuesday, while Tokyo is closed for a holiday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% amid weakness in several tech names, though remained near the record reached last month. US retail sales unexpectedly stalled in December, suggesting consumers provided less firepower for the economy as the year drew to a close. Traders are now gearing up for the key jobs report due Wednesday in the US. The jobs report “will be key,” Kenwell said.

Source: The Edge Markets February 10, 2026 23:07 UTC