Markets U.S. stock index futures are continuing a pre-Labor Day rally, with the DJIA up by 228 points, as China indicated it wouldn’t immediately retaliate against the latest U.S. tariff increases set for Sept. 1. In Asia, Japan -0.1%. Hong Kong +0.3%. China -0.1%. India -1%. In … Continue reading
Markets U.S. stock index futures are wavering between slight gains and losses as the bond market once again sends out warning signals, with the yield curve inverting overnight to levels not seen since 2007 (the premium on two-year Treasury yields … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +0.96%. Hong Kong -0.06%. China +1.35%. India +0.43%. In Europe, at midday, London -0.09%. Paris +0.29%. Frankfurt +0.49%. Futures at 7:15, Dow flat. S&P flat. Nasdaq +0.07%. Crude +1.1% to $54.23. Gold +0.16% to $1,539.60. Bitcoin -1.88% to $10,164. Ten-year Treasury Yield -3.3bps to 1.513%. (Source: Seeking Alpha) https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/ 8:55Redbook Chain Store … Continue reading
Markets Stock futures rebounded from early overnight losses of as much as 1.6% after Pres. Trump said Chinese officials had called him to say they want to restart trade talks. In Asia, Japan -2.17%. Hong Kong -1.91%. China -1.17%. India +2.1%. In Europe, at midday, London … Continue reading
Markets The annual Jackson Hole symposium is in the spotlight again today. While the gathering in the Grand Tetons typically gravitates toward academic discussions on policy, this year’s meeting has heightened political, trade and rate considerations swirling around it. Federal Reserve … Continue reading
Markets Futures wavered between slight gains and losses overnight with investors largely attuned to the Fed’s symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, over the next two days. In Asia, Japan +0.1%. Hong Kong -0.8%. China -0.1%. India -1.6%. In Europe, at midday, London -0.6%. Paris -0.4%. Frankfurt -0.1%. Futures at 6:20, … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan -0.3%. Hong Kong +0.2%. China flat. India -0.8%. In Europe, at midday, London +1.1%. Paris +1.5%. Frankfurt +1.2%. Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.7%. S&P +0.8%. Nasdaq +0.9%. Crude +0.9% to $56.65. Gold -0.4%to $1509.30. Bitcoin -4.4% to $10203. Ten-year Treasury Yield +3 bps to 1.59% Source: Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com Economic Calendar https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/ 10:00Existing Home Sales10:30EIA Petroleum … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +0.6%. Hong Kong -0.2%. China -0.1%. India -0.2%. In Europe, at midday, London +0.3%. Paris flat. Frankfurt -0.1%. Futures at 6:20, Dow flat. S&P flat. Nasdaq +0.1%. Crude -0.3% to $56.01. Gold +0.2% to $1514.50. Bitcoin -0.2% to $10674. Ten-year Treasury Yield -3 bps to 1.56% Source: Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar: https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/ 8:55Redbook Chain … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +0.7%. Hong Kong +2.2%. China +2.1%. India +0.1%. In Europe, at midday, London +0.9%. Paris +0.9%. Frankfurt +1%. Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.9%. S&P +0.9%. Nasdaq +1%. Crude +1.2% to $55.45. Gold -0.9% to $1510.20. Bitcoin +3.3% to $10693. Ten-year Treasury Yield +7 bps to 1.61% (Source: Seeking Alpha) https://seekingalpha.com/ Economic Calendar https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/ 10:00E-Commerce Retail Sales *****New PTG … Continue reading
Markets Equities somewhat stabilized yesterday after days of wild swings, with DJIA futures now up by 260 points and S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures ahead by 1% and 1.4%, respectively. In Asia, Japan -0.2%. Hong Kong +0.9%. China +0.3%. India +0.1%. In Europe, at midday, … Continue reading