Futures Jump Ahead Of Powell's J-Hole Speech As Dovish Expectations Fly

Futures are rising ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, with investors expecting a dovish tone that could lead to a rate cut in September. The dollar is falling, while commodities are mixed, with oil and precious metals rising and base metals falling. European stocks are slightly higher, led by auto and bank names, while technology stocks underperform.