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Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 20-May
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- May 20, 2026
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- 301
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Summary
S&P futures are up +0.2% as of now, pointing to a higher open. Asian markets traded sharply lower across most regions on Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei dropped (1.2%), weighed by profit-taking in semiconductors. South Korea’s Kospi saw continued declines, pressured by Samsung Electronics’ union strike concerns. European stocks are lower following a mostly firmer session on Tuesday. Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics, SpaceX