Nasdaq futures extended gains to 1% in early trade; S&P 500 futures rose 0.6%.

Nordea chief analyst Torbjorn Isaksson says the Riksbank has signalled roughly a 50% chance of a 25bp hike in H2, but current low inflation and a stable krona point to no move. The bank left the policy rate at 1.75% on Wednesday and reiterated it stands ready to act if necessary. Nordea said Middle East risks remain but recent events and lower oil prices have reduced inflationary pressure. Nordea maintains a forecast that the policy rate will stay at 1.75% for the remainder of 2026.

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