Markets U.S. equities are once again positive for the year as a de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran led shares back to the black on Wednesday. Stepping away from military retaliation, President Trump said he would instead tighten sanctions on the … Continue reading
Markets Markets have recovered following initial panic after Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles at bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq. Down by nearly 400 points overnight, DJIA futures have recouped all of their losses, while oil has given back gains … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +1.6%. Hong Kong +0.3%. China +0.7%. India +0.5%.In Europe, at midday, London +0.1%. Paris +0.6%. Frankfurt +1.1%.Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.2%. S&P +0.2%. Nasdaq +0.3%. Crude -0.6% to $62.91. Gold -0.1% to $1567.90. Bitcoin +4.4% to $7868. (Source: Seeking Alpha) https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar 8:30 International Trade8:55 Redbook Chain Store Sales10:00 Factory Orders10:00 ISM Non-Manufacturing Index1:00 PM Results … Continue reading
Markets Stocks are set to kick off the week with more losses, as the DJIA suggests another 200-point drop to erase New Year gains amid an escalation in geopolitical risk in the Middle East. Besides targeting 52 Iranian sites, President Trump threatened to … Continue reading
Markets A 400-point opening decline is in store for the DJIA after the U.S. took out one of the most senior and revered generals in Iran, Qassem Soleimani (top Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes was also killed). Oil is moving in … Continue reading
Markets Traders return to work Equities are starting the new year on the right foot, with Dow futures pointing to a 150-point advance at the open following a market boom in 2019. The festivities kicked off in Asia overnight, where the PBOC … Continue reading
Markets Final trading day of 2019 U.S. stock futures turned green overnight before the final trading session of the year after Wall Street slipped from record highs on Monday as investors booked profits. It was another exciting year for investors in … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan -0.76%. Hong Kong +0.33%. China +1.16%. India +0.01%.In Europe, at midday, London -0.20%. Paris -0.18%. Frankfurt -0.49%.Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.08%. S&P +0.12%. Nasdaq +0.11%. Crude +0.03% to $61.74. Gold -0.15% to $1,515.8. Bitcoin +0.39% to $7,367.2.Ten-year Treasury Yield +4 bps to 1.91%. Source: Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar 8:30 International Trade in Goods8:30 Retail Inventories … Continue reading
Markets Global equity markets spread holiday cheer U.S. stock futures all point up, following rising equity markets in Europe and Asia that brought global benchmarks to new records. S&P futures gained 0.2%, the Nasdaq rose 0.3% and the Dow added 0.3% In Asia, Japan -0.36%. … Continue reading
Markets Oil, gold gain on trade optimism Oil and gold prices gained in early hours after the positive comments on the U.S.-China trade deal. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both gained 0.4%, with the commodity also benefiting from an … Continue reading