Markets U.S. stock index futures are looking to build on yesterday’s gains, with Dow futures ahead by 244 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively. Oil prices rose 2% to $54.61/bbl overnight after Iranian officials said two rockets had struck … Continue reading
Markets Day (or night) traders are having a field day as headlines grab hold of market sentiment. While U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday on trade optimism, futures fell sharply after the close on reports that high-level trade talks between the U.S. and … Continue reading
Markets U.S. stock index futures rise as investors weigh the latest developments in the U.S.-China trade and foreign policy disputes. Reuters reports that China is planning visa restrictions for U.S. nationals with ties to anti-China groups. The Nasdaq is up 0.9%, the … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +1%. Hong Kong +0.3%. China +0.3%. India closed.In Europe, at midday, London -0.2%. Paris -0.9%. Frankfurt -1.1%.Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.6%. S&P -0.5%. Nasdaq -0.6%. Crude -0.5% to $52.48. Gold +0.3% to $1508.30. Bitcoin +2.4% to $8167.Ten-year Treasury Yield -2 bps to 1.53% (Source: Seeking Alpha) https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar 8:30Producer Price Index8:55Redbook … Continue reading
Markets Broadly positive U.S. jobs data has quelled some fears about an economic slowdown, but nervousness over U.S.-China trade talks is setting in, as well as more weak economic data out of Europe (see below). The mood is once again weighing … Continue reading
Markets All eyes will be on the September jobs report as investors look for clues on whether the Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates later this month. This comes after economic reports that depict a contracting manufacturing sector and weaker-than-expected … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan -2%. Hong Kong +0.3%. China closed. India -0.5%.In Europe, at midday, London -0.5%. Paris +0.6%. Frankfurt closed.Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.3%. S&P +0.4%. Nasdaq +0.5%. Crude -0.4% to $52.42. Gold flat at $1507.70. Bitcoin +0.4% to $8281.Ten-year Treasury Yield -2 bps to 1.58% (Source: Seeking Alpha) https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar … Continue reading
Markets Markets are still on edge following data that showed U.S. factory activity shrinking in September to its weakest level since 2009, ratcheting up fears that the U.S.-China trade war is hobbling the world’s largest economy. The weak print saw the … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +0.6%. Hong Kong closed. China closed. India -1.0%.In Europe, at midday, London -0.16%. Paris -0.12%. Frankfurt -0.07%.Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.30%. S&P +0.27%. Nasdaq +0.38%. Crude +1.29% to $54.77. Gold -0.20% to $1,470. Bitcoin +4% to $8,361.Ten-year Treasury Yield +7 bps to 1.743%. Source: Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar 8:55Redbook Chain Store … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan -0.56%. Hong Kong +0.53%. China -0.92%. India -0.38%.In Europe, at midday, London -0.19%. Paris +0.02%. Frankfurt +0.01%.Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.33%. S&P +0.35%. Nasdaq +0.51%. Crude -0.97% to $55.37. Gold -0.85% to $1,493.60. Bitcoin -2.1% to $7,956.Ten-year Treasury Yield +2.6 bps to 1.699%. (Source: Seeking Alpha) https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar 9:45 Chicago PMI10:30 Dallas Fed Manufacturing … Continue reading