S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning with the market’s attention on earnings reports. Tech stocks are showing positive action this morning as PANW delivered a solid beat last night. MDT beat, LOW also delivered a beat but cut its forward guidance. After the bell today TOL and KEYS will be releasing and tomorrow morning M. TGT, TJX & ADI are scheduled to report. PARA received a 4.3B bid from Edgar Bronfman. The EU plans to cut tariffs on TSLA’s China made EV’s to 9% from 20.8%. In Europe, stocks just gave up their earlier gains and are now slightly lower. Oil prices just reversed course and are now displaying gains on the day.

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S&P Futures are flat to lower this morning as the markets prepares for a host of retail earnings this week and the Jackson Hole conference. Fed Chairman Powell is scheduled to speak at 10:00 am on Friday. Powell is expected to provide clarity on the September rate cut along with a pivot on the Fed focus from Inflation to Employment. In Europe, market markets are mixed after a slow start. Gains in Autos and Banks. Oil prices continue to weaken, as economic data out of China continues to point to a fall in forward demand.

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S&P Futures are flat to lower in the pre-market as traders continue to price in yesterday’s positive economic data. This mornings Housing Starts report is scheduled before the bell. AMAT released an earning beat after the close on Thursday. China’s central bank expected to lower its prime rate next week. UK Retail Sales figures were positive but lower than market expectations. Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak next Friday at the Jackson Hole conference at 10:00 am. In Europe, market are mostly higher with gains in autos and tech. Oil is lower by more than 2%, ceasefire talks are continuing.

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S&P Futures are displaying gains this morning ahead of a number of economics reports due out before the opening bell. This mornings Retail Sales and Jobless Claims are key reports as they provide a real insight into the health of the economy. A host of 13F filing came in after the bell displaying position adjustments by the major hedge funds. Markets are pricing in earnings beats from CSCO, JD DE & NICE. WMT release is pending. After the bell today AMAT is scheduled to report. China’s economic reports overnight were mixed, U.K. GDP came in at +0.6%. Oil prices are positive this morning with the Ceasefire talks happening today. In Europe, all three of the major indexes are flat to higher and awaiting economic data releases from the U.S.

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S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning as the markets awaits another key economic data report. Before the bell today the July CPI data is scheduled for release. Japan’s Prime Minister announced that he will step down in September. Iran thought to be waiting on the outcome of the Gaza ceasefire talks before making a decision on an Israeli strike. Boeing is said to be close to an $18.8B deal on fighter jets for Israel. Mars is close to a 30B deal for Kellanova. Elliott Mgmt planning for a proxy fight with Southwest Airlines. PTON is higher after announcing a deal with Google. CAH released an earnings beat while EAT missed this morning. Oil prices have given back earlier gain and are now lower. In Europe, stocks have turned lower.

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S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning as the markets awaits a key economic data report. Before the bell today the July PPI data is scheduled for release. Home Depot is moving lower as the retailor lowers its full year guidance. Freight car company RAIL is moving higher as it raised its outlook for the year. Oil prices are weakening ahead of this morning monthly oil report form the EIA. Middle East tensions remain elevated with Iran expected to strike Israel in the coming days. In Europe, stocks have turned lower as sentiment data weakens.

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S&P Futures are positive this morning as the markets prepares for a host of key economic reports due out this week.  Economic data
in the next few days, particularly Wednesday’s inflation numbers, may lead to more big swings. Starbucks is higher this morning as Starboard Value is said to have taken in position in the stock. Disney unveils theme park expansions. In Europe, stocks are mixed to higher and oil prices are higher as OPEC lowers its demand forecast in its monthly report which was just released.

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S&P Futures are moving higher this morning as yesterday positive momentum continues. Positive action this morning after earnings releases from GILD, TTD, SG, AKAM & EXPE. China’s consumer inflation rose more than expected last month, highlighting some improving trends in the country. Middle East tensions are elevated as Israel is expecting hostile actions from Iran or one of its proxies over the weekend. In Europe, stocks are gaining but have come down from their highs, and oil prices are moving ticking higher.

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S&P Futures are lower this morning as the market awaits this morning Jobless Claims report. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon remain positive on economy, remains cautious on inflation hitting 2% in the Feds timeframe. Earnings from LLY came in better than anticipated, company also raised guidance. Warner Brothers (WBD) is writing down the value of its traditional tv networks by 9.1b. In Europe, stocks are lower, and oil prices are moving slightly lower after yesterday’s big gains.

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S&P Futures are positive as global sentiment turns bullish after positive comments from a BOJ official. The BOJ official essential said that no immediate tighten action should be expected, the will reduce the market volatility caused by the carry trades. Seeing Positive earnings announcements for DIS, LPX & LRN. ABNB and SMCI were underwhelming. Markets could see another bout of volatility later this month with the Jackson Hole conference set to take place. In Europe, stocks are higher and oil prices are displaying strong gains.

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