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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.

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning in light volume. The majority of exchanges are closed today and there is a lack of catalyst likely to occur today. The key economic report today will be the data on Jobless Claims for last week. Markets are expecting the number to come in at 225k which is slightly higher than last week’s 220k reading. A trade group representing the major banks sued the Federal Reserve on Tuesday over a lack of transparency on stress tests. Oil prices are ticking higher in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning in a tight trading range, volumes are light. China announced plans to issue $411B in special treasury bonds which will be used to help boost consumption. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. referred the decision on the proposed buyout of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel to President Biden. Netflix sues Broadcom’s VMware over violation of patent rights Banks are higher and airline stocks are on watch this morning. Equity markets to close at 1:00 pm today. In Europe stocks showing gains, Germany is close, France & U.K. markets have a shortened trading session today. Oil prices are ticking higher in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are trading slightly lower this morning in light volume. This morning after the market opens the Consumer Confidence report is scheduled for release. On Saturday morning, President Biden signed a continuing resolution bill on the debt ceiling which prevented a shutdown. Honda and Nissan said that they have a merger agreement in place. Xerox to buy Lenox. Equity markets will have a 1/2 day on Tuesday and will be closed on Wednesday. In Europe stocks trading lower in a light trading session. Oil prices are ticking lower in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are displaying significant weakness this morning. This morning there are a couple of negative catalysts causing markets to fall. The Trump backed budget bill failed to pass and the government faces a shutdown this weekend. Markets are also cautious ahead of this morning’s inflation report which is expected to edge higher. Additional President -Elect Trump has issued tariff threats to the EU if they don’t purchase more oil and gas from the U.S. Holiday periods can often result in larger than normal market swings. Shares of FDX are higher after earnings and a possible spinoff. NKE is lower after an EPS beat on weak forward guidance. The FDA removed LLY weight loss drug from its drug shortage list. In Europe stocks trading lower with autos, banks and mining stocks falling. Oil prices are falling in the pre-market with forward demand in question.

S&P Futures are positive this morning as market rebound from yesterday’s selling pressure. Fed delivered a rate cut and lowered its forward guidance on rates, however the narrative from the fed was rather hawkish which caused heavy selling pressure. Congressional leaders budget deal is running into some stiff pushback from republican lawmakers. Earnings reports after the bell today from NKE & FDX. MU released forward guidance that disappointed the street. Shares of LW are under pressure this morning as company announced earnings along with a new CEO. Lennor (LII) will be joining the S&P 500 on Dec 23rd. Ticker BILL to replace LII in the S&P 400. In Europe stocks trading lower and oil prices are displaying slight losses in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are positive this morning with multiple catalysts ahead. The key economic event today will be the FOMC announcement on monetary policy where a 25-basis point cut is expected. The latest dot plot data will be released which will likely show fewer and slower rate cuts in 2025. Powells press conference will likely be a source of market volatility. Congressional leaders reached a deal on government funding. Earnings reports after the bell today from MU, LEN, MKLN & SCS. Honda and Nissan are said to be exploring a merger. Post Holdings announces a deal for Potato Product of Idaho making a deal for Lamb Weston unlikely. Mastercard unveils new $12B stock buyback program. In Europe stocks trading higher and oil prices are displaying gains as the EU & the UK place sanctions tankers being used to transport Russian oil.

S&P Futures are slightly lower this morning as the Fed starts its two-day monetary policy meeting. Retail Sales report for November is due out before the opening. Earnings reports scheduled for tomorrow morning include TTC, BIRK, JBL & GIS. Pfizer is expected to release its 2025 guidance this morning. Meta says Threads has over 100m DAUs, 300m MAUs. President – elect Trump is said to be meeting with NFLX Co- CEO today. Congress remains at an impasse on the continuing resolution bill. In Europe stocks trading lower due to political instability concerns. Oil prices are ticking lower as China’s economic data came in mixed.

S&P Futures are higher this morning as markets start to turn their attention to monetary policy. In the week ahead the FOMC, BOE, BOJ will be making monetary policy announcements. NASDAQ is adding PLTR, MSTR & AXON to the Nasdaq 100 index next week. Earnings reports are due out this week from MU, LEN, GIS, BIRK, CAG, DRI, CTAS, FDX & NKE. Congress must pass a continuing resolution by Dec 20th to avoid a partial government shutdown. In Europe stocks trading lower due to political instability concerns. Oil prices are ticking lower as China’s economic data came in mixed.