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S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as markets react to rising Treasury bond yields and rising inflation expectations. The market is not pricing in less than 25 basis points in rate cuts for 2025. Markets will be paying close attention to the pending PPI and CPI reports due out this week. Also in focus will be a host of key earnings reports as Earning Season gets underway. The Biden Administration released their new AI chip export restrictions this morning. China’s exports came in extremely strong which will be a source of contention for the Trump Administration. European shares are falling this morning and oil prices continue to display strong gains in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as markets await this morning Non-Farms Payrolls report. Two Fed officials spoke on Thursday and gave indications that the Fed’s rate policy is near neutral. St. Louis Fed’s Musalem also spoke on Thursday and said that the economic outlook appears to be different now than it was four months ago. Insurance stocks are moving lower this morning as California wildfires have destroyed thousands of structures, ALL, TRV & CB most exposed. The Biden Administration is planning another round of restriction on the export of AI chips before Biden leaves office. The Supreme Court is due to hear arguments today on a bipartisan law to ban the video sharing app TikTok. Delta Air delivered an earning beat this morning and forecasts a strong year ahead. European shares are mostly higher this morning and oil prices displaying strong gains this morning in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are display some weakness this morning in the premarket. The focus this morning will be on employment data. Both the ADP employment report and Jobless Claims data will be released before the opening bell. Fed meeting minutes are due out this afternoon. Quantum stocks are falling after NVDA CEO commented that he does not expect the technology to be in widespread use for decades. XOM has indicated that 4Q earnings will be negatively impacted by weakening oil prices, higher natural gas prices will partially offset the oil price weakness. Maplebear (CART) to be added to the S&P 400 on 1-14. China moved to silence an economist who questioned the countries growth data figures. European shares are mostly higher this morning and oil prices displaying gains this morning in the pre-marke

S&P Futures are positive this morning with premarket gains in banks & semiconductors sectors. The key economic data point for today will be this morning’s JOLT’s report which is due out after the opening bell. Fed Gov Cook delivered a stark warning on asset valuations yesterday. The Biden administration has placed Tencent Holdings & Contemporary Amperex Technology on its blacklist due to alleged links to the Chinese military. A news article indication that the Trump tariffs maybe more limited in scope was denied by President-elect Trump. Nivida CEO spoke last night mainly focused on the non-datacenter business. Ulta Beauty raised 4Q sales figures and announced a CEO transition. Getty Images (GETY) and Shutterstock (SSTK) entered into a merger agreement. European shares are mostly high

S&P Futures are positive this morning with gain in semiconductors after strong earnings report from Foxconn. The key economic data point for today will be this morning’s report on Factory Orders which is due out after the opening bell. The annual Consumer Electronics show gets underway this evening with a keynote speech from the CEO of NVDA. Bond yields are ticking higher as market shows concern that the upcoming Trump polices will create inflation. Multiple reports this morning indicate that Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign this week. European shares are mostly higher this morning and oil prices turned higher this morning in the pre market.

S&P Futures are showing gains this morning with positive action in autos, banks, drugs and tech. The key economic data point for today will be the ISM Manufacturing index which is due out after the opening bell. U.S. Steel (X) is falling, Indications that Biden will announce that his is blocking their merger with Nippon Steel. Carvana shares are weakening after a negative report from Hindenburg Reseach. Gains are Constellation Energy (CEG) as the firms won more than $1B in government contracts. Defense stocks are higher after yesterday’s selling pressure which was due to Chinese sanctions. European shares are lower this morning and oil prices are falling in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning with tech shares displaying strong gains. The key economic data point for today will be the Jobless claims which is due out before the opening bell. TSLA is expected to release its sales data today. On Friday, Congress votes on whether or not Mike Johnson remains speaker. Next week the annual CES show in Las Vegas gets underway. European markets are trading lower mainly due to PMI data. Oil prices are higher in the pre-market with demand expectations out of China for 2025 are causing prices to rise.

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning as tech shares are displaying gains in the last trading session of the year. Bond markets close at 2:00 pm, but it is a regular session for equities. Chinese retailing stocks are higher as China’s president says the country has hit its 5% growth target for 2024. Shares of TSLA are on watch as it is expected to release 4Q production figures later this week. The recent plane crash in South Korean is highlighting a debate on the designs of airports. In Congress, a house speaker vote is scheduled for Friday, Johnson is expected to remain speaker. European markets are trading higher. Oil prices are higher in the pre-market due to the PMI data out of China.

S&P Futures are trading lower and the trading range is tight as markets close in on the end of the year. The key economic report today is the pending new home sales data due out after the open. Tresury Sec Yellen says extraordinary measures to avoid default will start in min January. Former President Jimmy Carter died yesterday, markets to close on Thursday, Jan 9th. Shares of Boeing are being hit hard this morning after a plane crash in South Korea, the plane was a 2009, 737-800 jet and the landing gear appears not to have been deployed. European markets are mixed to lower Oil prices are flat to lower in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are trading lower and in a tight trading range, volumes are thin. Weakness is on display in virtually all sectors this morning, except for the quantum stocks which are displaying strong gains. Streaming services (NFLX & DIS) report positive viewership for holiday sporting events. Mastercard says holiday spending increase 3.8% with strength in apparel and restaurants. Grid Dynamics (GDYN) to be added to the S&P 600 on Thursday Jan 2nd. European markets are mainly higher. Oil prices are displaying gains in the pre-market.