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Tech Retreats and Crude Oil Declines

Markets have lowered today amid a retreat in technology shares and commodities as markets remain cautious ahead of tomorrow's Jackson Hole Symposium where traders expect more clues to be given about the Fed’s approach to paring stimulus.

The dollar has moved higher along with the 10-year US Treasury.

Tune in to hear what's moving Thursday's market and where to trade to end up in green. 

China's Tech Rebound Stalls and Crude Oil Trims its Rally

Futures are drifting as a rebound in Chinese tech shares stalled and markets move into a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole Policy Symposium this Thursday.

The hope going into the Jackson Hole event will be that it provides more insight on the Fed’s thinking in regard to monetary stimulus amid a takeoff in inflation but still mixed economic data. Reports from purchasing managers globally have shown the return of concern about the outlook for growth, with US business activity slowing to the weakest in eight months.

Tune in to hear what's moving Wednesday's market and where to trade to end up in green. 

Stocks Tick Higher as Traders Weigh Virus Risk

Markets have pared gains as traders await the latest insights as to the Federal Reserve’s policy path amid lingering concerns about the threat of COVID-19 across the world. The dollar along with treasuries have remained steady.

Elsewhere in markets, WTI crude oil climbed above $66 following a jump of more than 5%, and gold as remained at the highest level in over two weeks. Iron ore has climbed more than 8%.

Tune in to hear what's moving Tuesday's market and where to trade to end up in green.

China's Crackdown Fades and US Futures Rise

Markets rise higher today as concerns about China’s wealth crackdown have faded and traders utilized last weeks sell off to pick up equities at favorable valuations. Buying the dip is a good sign, as it may elude that investors have faith in central banks to maintain stimulus amid lingering risk to the global economy. With the ease in demand for haven, bonds have declined alongside the dollar.

The next signs as to how and when the Federal Reserve plans to taper bond purchases may be discovered at Thursday’s Jackson Hole symposium.

Tune in to hear what's moving Monday's market and where to trade to end up in green.

Futures Losses Extend and China's Hang Seng Enters Bear Market

Markets continue to fall this morning, both domestically and globally, while the dollar extends its rally as faltering growth and China’s regulatory curbs are compounding risks.

In light of the market pessimism, investors have sough the safety of haven assets, which is another reason why we’re seeing the dollar rise for a fifth day. Gold has also climbed higher, while treasury yields continue to slide lower.

Tune in to hear what's moving Friday's market and where to trade to end up in green. 

Fed Taper Worries Cause Market Slump

Markets are turning lower today as investors flee for cover under US Treasuries and the dollar, as fear of the Fed initiating tapering stimulus this year has started to elevate, all of which is seemingly coming regardless of the delta variant and its affect on global.

A sell off in commodities has deepened with iron ore plunging more than 10% and oil headed for its longest negative trend since the beginning of the pandemic. Elsewhere in markets, the 10-year Treasury yield has dropped four basis points and the dollar is moving higher toward a nine month high.

Tune in to hear what's moving Thursday's market and where to trade to end up in green.

Treasuries Still Before Fed Minutes

A sense of caution is visible in markets today as futures have continued to slip and the dollar weakened as investors look toward impending Fed minutes in order to further gauge the direction of monetary policy.

Treasury yields have remained steady while oil has bounced back from a four day slump after a US industry report pointed to a drop in domestic crude stockpiles.

Tune in to hear what's moving Wednesday's market and where to trade to end up in green.

Lockdown in New Zealand Takes a Toll on US Futures

Global stocks have dropped for a second day led by US markets which have tumbled due to concern about more economic shutdowns becoming necessary to contain the delta variant. Among catalysts for the pessimism includes New Zealand having discovered a positive case announcing a lockdown.

In light of recent news the dollar has strengthened and Treasury yields have slid lower. Gold has moved higher for a fifth day and oil declined.

Tune in to hear what's moving Tuesday's market and where to trade to end up in green. 

China Stirs US Market Pessimism

Markets are falling this morning while the dollar rises as weak Chinese data and the continued spread of the delta variant stir pessimism that the global economic rebound is faltering.

Commodities face declines after Chinese retail sales and industrial output data showed that activity slowed. Chinese state media also caused Alibaba to trade lower in premarket today after criticizing the online game industry.

Tune in to hear what's moving Monday's market and where to trade to end up in green.

Europe's Stocks Hit Longest Win Streak Since 1999

The US and Europe have pushed ahead of Asia and other regions with inoculations and equities there are hitting records. With the global backdrop set the way it is, some strategists are predicting a rebound in reflation trade tied to economic revival. The US Treasury 10-year yields are set for the first back to back weekly climb since March.

There’s reason to believe that higher commodity costs and supply bottlenecks are still adding to inflationary pressures for companies, as the latest US data showed that prices paid to producers rose in July by more than economists forecasts. Initial unemployment claims fell for a third week and home prices rose to a record high.

Tune in to hear what's moving Friday's market and where to trade to end up in green.