Markets U.S. stock futures inched lower overnight, falling 0.3% in another languid session. Source: SeekingAlpha.com Economic Calendar 8:15 ADP Jobs Report 8:30 Initial Jobless Claims 8:30 Productivity and Costs 9:45 PMI Composite Final 10:00 ISM Services Index 10:30 EIA Natural Gas Inventory 11:00 EIA Petroleum Inventories https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/ ***New: PTG Trading Room … Continue reading
Markets Looking for direction U.S. stock futures were muted again overnight following a flat session for Wall Street on Tuesday. The “sit tight” mentality is being reflected in the broader market as traders continue to ponder inflation risks, rebounding consumer … Continue reading
Markets Traders are returning from Memorial Day with renewed optimism as stock index futures point higher following the holiday weekend. Dow futures are up 0.5%, while contracts linked to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ahead by 0.4%. Source: SeekingAlpha.com Economic Calendar 9:45 PMI Manufacturing … Continue reading
Markets The stock market continued to tick higher on Thursday, and the gains held overnight, as the number of weekly jobless claims came in lower than expected. The U.S. Labor Department said there were 406,000 initial jobless claims last week, … Continue reading
Markets Up, down, up, down… Stock futures are pointing slightly lower this morning, keeping up with a trend seen this week of tepid gains and losses. Nasdaq futures are off by 0.5%, while contracts tied to the S&P 500 and Dow … Continue reading
Markets Markets struggled to find direction yesterday, with stocks jumping earlier in the session, but closing just below the flatline. “Low volatility, flat equities, declining U.S. Treasury yields, and low trading volumes. Source: SeekingAlpha.com Economic Calendar 10:00 State Street Investor Confidence Index … Continue reading
Markets Building on the solid gains seen in the previous session, U.S. stock index futures are pointing higher, as a broad rally takes hold ranging from beaten-down tech shares to reopening plays. Nasdaq futures are ahead by 0.6%, while contracts linked … Continue reading
Markets U.S. stock futures are around 0.5% higher to start the week as investors size up the volatile swings in crypto markets, as well as China’s intensifying campaign to rein in raw material prices. Equities are coming off a mixed week in which the … Continue reading
Markets Rebound mode? A market comeback on Thursday helped the major averages break a three-day losing streak, while U.S. stock index futures tacked on another 0.3% overnight. Source: SeekingAlpha.com Economic Calendar 9:45 PMI Composite Flash 10:00 Existing Home Sales 1:00 PM Baker-Hughes Rig Count https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/ ***New: PTG … Continue reading