NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, March 17

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning with the focus remaining on the bank's stocks. First Republic gets a lifeline as 11 major banks inject 30 billion in deposits. Despite the recent issues in the banking sector the market continues to expect a 25 basis point hike at next weeks FOMC meeting. Baidu wins permit to roll out driverless robotaxi vehicles in Beijing.