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S&P Futures are trading higher this morning with markets displaying positive action on an easing of trade tensions between the U.S. & China. China said that it was mulling a halt to the trade war, but only if the U.S. considered canceling unilateral tariffs. Markets continue to focus on earnings, AAPL and AMZN are displaying losses this morning are earnings releases Thursday night. Next week PLTR, F, DDOG, AMD, ANET, UBER, DIS, NVO, ARM, APP, DASH, SHOP, MCK, DKNG & COIN are set to release. On the economic front, this morning’s Non-Farms Payrolls report will be widely watched. There is an FOMC meeting next week, the Fed is expected to make to changes to its interest rate policy.

S&P Futures are displaying strong gains this morning as big tech earnings delivered solid Q1 results. After the bell today, AAPL, AMZN, AMGN, ABNB, RDDT & ROKU are scheduled to report. Trump on Wednesday hinted at progress in trade talks with Japan, he also cited the possibility of trade agreements with India and South Korea, and voiced optimism about a deal with China. China has indicated that it may be open to trade talks with the U.S. Key economic data point for today will be the ISM Manufacturing data. Oil prices continue to slide as Saudi Arabia indicates that it is prepared for a prolonged period of low prices.

S&P Futures are displaying some weakness this morning. On the economic front this morning the Q1 GDP data will be closely monitored. Overnight, China released its factory order for April which came in weak due to the Trump tariffs being implemented. CAT, CZR, GEHC, GNRC, & V are trading higher after their earnings releases. Visa announced a $30B buyback while GEHC announced a $1B share buyback. After the bell today, MSFT, META, QCOM, KLAC & HOOD are scheduled to report. A total of 50, S&P 500 firms are scheduled to report earnings today.

S&P Futures are weakening this morning as the market heads into a key trading week. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administrations tariff plan over the weekend and said that he expects a “de-escalation” with China in the short term, followed by an agreement in principle before an actual trade deal is worked out in the coming months. He is schedule to give an interview this morning at 8:00 am with CNBC. Fed officials have entered into a blackout period ahead of the upcoming Fed Meeting next week. The week ahead has a host of key economic reports due out including GDP, PCE, & Non-Farm Payrolls. Earnings Seasons is here with reports due out this week from HON, PFE, KO, V, SBUX, MSFT, META QCOM, AMGN, AAPL & AMZN.

S&P Futures are weakening this morning after multiple days of strong gains. Earnings and Trade Talks are the key themes for the day. Google released a strong earnings report yesterday; their operating income was a key highlight. Both the U.S. and China appear to be ready to start to de-escalate the trade tensions which is a key step that needs to happen in order for talks to begin. The U.S. will be announcing trade deals with South Korea, India and possibly Japan. The deals will be more political theater than a true agreement. On the economic front today is the final consumer sentiment reading for April from the Universite of Michigan. Earnings Seasons picks up next week with reports due out from HON, PFE, KO, V, SBUX, MSFT, META QCOM, AMGN, AAPL & AMZN. Q1 tech earnings have been coming in better than expected.

S&P Futures have reversed course and are now trading flat to higher this morning. Global trade talks and earnings announcements are in focus today. Inconsistent messaging from the White House remains a key source of volatility for the markets. On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Bessent outlined hopes for a “big deal” with China, yet Chinese officials have said that no trade takes are underway. China’s Politburo meeting is scheduled for late this month. On the economic front, report on Jobless Claims, Durable Goods and Existing Home Sales are set for release today. Earnings reports have been coming in better than initial expectations, forward guidance remains a concern. After the bell today, GOOG, TMUS, GILD, & INTC are scheduled to report.

S&P Futures are displaying a strong move higher this morning. President Trump indicated that he has no plans to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his position. He also indicated that his 145% tariffs on China will come down substantially. There are reports that Trump will meet with Chinese President XI in early May. Comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent were also bullish as he indicated his belief that a trade deal with China can be reached. Trade deals with India and Japan are said to be close. However, these agreements are expected to be broad in scope and light on details. President Trump is expected to sign Executive Orders today on reducing the cost of prescription drugs and also on government efficiency and regulatory reform. This morning the flash PMI data is set to be released before the markets open and the Fed’s Beigh Book in the afternoon. TSLA is trading higher this morning after negative earnings release, profits fell by 71%. Musk indicated that he will be cutting back his work at the White House to spend more time on TSLA. EU regulators have fined AAPL & Meta for violations of its Digital Markets Act. After the bell today, IBM, NOW, TSN, CMG & DFS are scheduled to report.

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning and today session will focus on earnings. GE, DHR & ELV are all higher after their earring’s releases. After the bell today, markets will hear from TSLA, SAP, CB, PKG & ISRG. A host of Fed officials are schedule to speak today, they are likely to continue to point out the need for the Fed to be independent of political pressure. Reports indicate that the U.S. has made significant process on the trade deal with India. The Trump administration intends to press India to give online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart full access to its $125B ecommerce market. Equifax (EFX) announced a $3B share buyback program this morning.

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning however the liquidity is rather low as most exchanges across the globe remine closed for the Easter holiday. Tariff and trade talks remain the key factor for the markets. Discussions on tariffs with South Korea and India are scheduled for this week. President Trump continues to press Fed Chair Powell to lower interest rates which Powell is reluctant to due ahead of a possible increase in inflation this summer. The Justice dept antitrust trial continue today. NFLX is higher this morning after announcing positive earnings results on Thursday. China is warning countries not to make trade deals with the U.S. Huawei Technologies plans to start mass shipments of its AI chip to Chinese customers which is negative for NVDA. The week ahead is a big week for earnings announcements, reports from MMM, MCO, LMT KMB, RTX, VZ, SAP & TSLA are scheduled for tomorrow.