# Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 20-May

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Podcast: [FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview](https://stenobird.com/podcast/factset-u-s-daily-market-preview-128793)
Published: 2026-05-20T09:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.factset.com/podcasts
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## Resource

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

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