Markets Crude slips, prices still elevated The rally in oil prices is taking a breather after yesterday’s historic 14.7% gain, with October WTI down 1.8% to $61.80/bbl. Investors are awaiting clarity on how long it’ll take Saudi Arabia to restore output that was … Continue reading
Markets The Saudi oil interruption is weighing on equities just as they were getting back into rally mode, with Dow and S&P futures down 0.4% and Nasdaq futures off by 0.6%. It would be the first decline in nine days for the DJIA, … Continue reading
Markets The Dow this session is looking to surpass an intraday record high of 27,398.68, while the S&P 500 is closing in on its previous record of 3,027.98, as the rally continues with stock index futures ahead by 0.3%. Leading the rise … Continue reading
Markets Futures bounce The Dow Jones Industrial Average is primed for a seven-day winning streak as President Trump offered a “goodwill gesture” to China, suggesting potential progress in October talks. U.S. futures gained on the move, which will delay increased … Continue reading
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Markets In Asia, Japan +0.4%. Hong Kong flat. China -0.1%. India +0.4%.In Europe, at midday, London -0.1%. Paris -0.4%. Frankfurt -0.1%.Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.3%. S&P -0.3%. Nasdaq -0.3%. Crude +0.5% to $58.12. Gold -0.6% to $1502.20. Bitcoin +0.3% to $10248.Ten-year Treasury Yield +1 bps to 1.63% Source: Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar: https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/ 8:55Redbook Chain Store Sales10:00Job … Continue reading
Markets Heightened expectations of central bank stimulus are pointing to a positive open for Wall Street, with U.S. stock index futures starting the week up 0.2%. U.S. jobs growth slowed more than expected in August, while Jerome Powell reiterated that the … Continue reading
Markets The U.S. jobs report will be the big headline this morning, yielding clues about the health of the world’s largest economy and upcoming policy decisions. Economists expect 160,000 jobs were added during August, after advancing 164,000 in July, while the … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +2.3%. Hong Kong flat. China +1%. India -0.2%.In Europe, at midday, London -0.7%. Paris +0.9%. Frankfurt +0.8%.Futures at 6:20, Dow +1%. S&P +0.9%. Nasdaq +1.2%. Crude -0.3% to $56.08. Gold -0.7% to $1548.80. Bitcoin +0.4% to $10623.Ten-year Treasury Yield -5 bps to 1.51% Source: Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar: https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/ 8:15 ADP Jobs Report … Continue reading
Markets Futures rebound With political risks receding across the globe, Wall Street is pointing to broad opening gains. DJIA futures are up 209 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are ahead by 0.9% and 1.2%, respectively. Bets on deeper Fed rate … Continue reading