S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as global markets weaken following the Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. The escalation in Middle East tensions has battered risk sentiment, leading to broad declines across equity markets worldwide. While markets are negative on the news, the current expectation is that the conflict will not turn into a broader regional conflict. Oil and defense stock are higher this morning. On the economic from Euro inflation data continue to moderate and today’s Consumer Sentiment data is being released after the markets open. The G7 meetings kick off on Sunday in Canada, markets will be paying attrition for trade teal announcements. On the earnings front, RH is higher while ADBE is lower after earnings release.
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NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, June 12
S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as markets react to heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over tariff policy. Multiple media reports indicate Israel is preparing for a possible military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, potentially within days. High-level meetings between Israeli officials and U.S. envoys are taking place ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Sunday. President Trump has stated he will send out tariff letters within the next two weeks but acknowledged the deadline could be pushed back, adding to market uncertainty over the timing and scope of new trade measures. BioNTech to Buy CureVac in $1.25 Billion Deal. An 11-year old BA 787 plane crashed in India sending BA shares lower. Trump backers are calling for a boycott of Walmart after a Walmart family member sponsored a “No Kings Day” add in serval newspapers. On the earnings front, ORCL is higher after their earnings release. After the bell today RH & ADBE will be reporting.
NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Wednesday, June 11 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk
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S&P Futures are trading slightly weaker this morning as the market weigh several potential catalysts for the day. The first is the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks: while both sides have agreed to abide by the Geneva agreement and have established a framework to address key issues such as rare earth exports, specific details remain unclear and markets are awaiting further commentary, with President Trump expected to make a statement on the talks later today. The key economic data point for today is the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is expected to show a moderate increase in inflation. Additionally, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to testify before the House Ways & Means Committee at 10:00 a.m. ET. On the earnings front, PLAY & SFIX is higher after earnings releases, GME & GTLB are lower. After the bell today ORCL will be reporting.
NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, June 10
S&P Futures are trading fractionally higher this morning. The U.S.-China trade talks are schedule to continue today. Media reports indicate that the U.S. appears willing to ease some technology export restrictions in exchange for China lifting or easing its limits on rare earth exports. An announcement is expected sometime today. Apple unveiled new live translation capabilities and a suite of additional AI-powered features at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. Major tech companies are actively lobbying the U.S. Senate to preserve clean-energy tax credits and loan funding that would be aggressively phased out under the version of the tax-and-spending bill passed by the House of Representatives last month. The key upcoming economic reports for this week include the CPI and PPI reports, along with the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey. On the earnings front, CASY is higher after its earnings release. After the bell today GME & GTLB will be reporting.
NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Monday, June 9
S&P Futures are trading higher in a tight trading range this morning. The U.S.-China trade talks scheduled to begin today. Apple’s Worldwide Developers conference gets underway today. No changes were made to the S&P 500 index in the latest quarterly rebalancing on Friday, as a result APP & HOOD are trading lower. WBD is set to split into 2 seprate companies. QCOM agreed to buy AlphaWave for about 2.4B. META is said to be in advanced talks to acquire Scale AI. On the economic front this week, it will be a relatively quiet week with attention turning to closely watch CPI and PPI reports, along with the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey. On the earnings front, CASY is releasing after the bell and later this week watch for earnings announcements from ORCL & ADBE.
NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, June 6
S&P Futures are trading higher this morning ahead of this morning Non-Farm Payrolls report. Markets remain positive on the state of U.S. China relations after a Thursday phone call between Trump and XI. The same can’t be said for the Trump Musk relationship as they exchanged a series of negative comments yesterday. The comments elevated concerns on the passage of Trump’s tax bill. Japanese officials are in DC today for trade talks. Tesla’s auto taxi is schedule to commence service on June 12 in Austin, TX. Apple’s developers conference starts on Monday. On the earnings front, LULU and AVGO are lower after earnings reports. Next week, watch for the CPI report and earnings from ORCL & ADBE.
NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, June 5 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk
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S&P Futures are trading slightly higher this morning ahead of some important economic announcements. The ECB is expected to announce a rate cut this morning of 0.25%. Jobless Claims & data on the U.S. trade deficit are due out this morning. President Trump will be meeting with German Chancellor Merz today, discussions will likely focus on NATO, Ukraine, tariffs & trade relations. The Senate is preparing to make major changes to the Reconciliation bill. KMB is nearing a sale of its tissues business to a Brazilian firm. On the earnings front, LE, MDB & FIVE are higher after earnings reports After the bell today, AVGO, LULU & DOCU are scheduled to release earnings.
NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Wednesday, June 4
S&P Futures are trading higher this morning due to a combination of strong performance in tech stocks as well as optimism that tariffs will not be a drag on corporate earnings. In fact, one major broker released a slew of price target upgrades this morning. Comments on trade talks will continue to be in focus as the Trump administration has a deadline of today for all countries to submit their best and final trade proposals. Announcement on trade deals are expected to follow. On the economic front, THE ADP Employment report, ISM Services Index and the Fed’s Beigh Book are all due out today. After the bell today, PVH & FIVE are scheduled to release earnings.
NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, June 3
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S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning on renewed concerns over global trade. The Trump administration is asking countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by Wednesday June 4th. While agreements are reportedly close, the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of these talks is weighing on market sentiment. The world economy is expected to slow this year, with growth projected at 2.9% in both 2025 and 2026, down from 3.3% last year, according to the OECD. CEG is higher this morning after META signs a 20yr power contract. On the economic front, Factory Orders and the JOLT’s report are due out today. After the bell today, CRWD, HPE, GWRE and HQY are scheduled to release earnings.
NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Monday, June 2
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S&P Futures are moving lower this morning due to an escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. & China. Both sides have accused each other of violating the 90-day trade truce. President Trump said that he will be raising tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The EU and the U.S. will be holding trade talks this week. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell well be making some opening remarks today, yesterday Fed governor Christopher Waller indicated that the Fed will likely be able to lower interest rates this year. Oil prices are spiking this morning as geopolitical concerns with Ukraine and Iran overtake OPEC decision to hike its output in July. On the economic front ISM Manufacturing PMI data is out today. SAIC is trading lower after an earnings miss this morning. This week’s earnings announcements include, SIG, DG, HPE, CRWD, DLTR, PVH, FIVE, CIEN, DOCU, LULU & AVGO.