NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, June 24

S&P Futures are showing positive action this morning and oil is falling due to the ceasefire agreement between Isreal and Iran. President Trump is in Europe this morning attending a NATO summit. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will be testifying on Capitol Hill today. Trump Administration is said to be considering an Executive Order aimed at preventing banks from refusing to do business with specific industries, such as gun manufacturers and fossil-fuel companies. On the earnings front FDX is scheduled to report after the bell today. Tomorrow morning, GIS & PAYX are scheduled to report.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, June 23

S&P Futures are displaying gains this morning as markets price in the latest Middle East developments. The weekend strike on Iranian nuclear facilities is the key topic of the day as markets focus on possible retaliation from Tehran. President Trump is headed to Europe this week for a NATO summit. On the economic front today, two influential Federal Reserve members are scheduled to speak. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill tomorrow. Tesla launched its robo taxi service in Austin, TX over the weekend. Bank of New York has express interest in a merger with Northern Trust. On the earnings front KBH is scheduled to report after the bell today.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, June 20

S&P Futures are lower this morning as geopolitical issues in the Middle East continue to weigh on the market's sentiment. News reports that President Trump's plans to make a decision in two-week on potential U.S. military action against Iran has yet to turn markets higher.  President Trump is schedule to hold a national Security meeting later this morning. Fed policy remains on hold as officials continue to wait for inflation data to move higher due to the Trump Tariffs. Fed officials now see slower GDP growth, higher unemployment and more inflation this year versus the previous projection. On the earnings front, KR, ACN, DRI & KMX are scheduled to report this morning.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, June 18

S&P Futures are essentially flat this morning with economic data in focus. This morning the weekly Jobless Claims are due out and this afternoon there is a Fed announcement on monetary policy. The update to the Dot Plot data could spark some volatility. The G7 meeting wrapped up yesterday with no trade deal news. The July 9th deadline for trade deals is weeks away and so far no deals have been announced. Israel targeted weapons and nuclear sites in Iran overnight as the conflict entered its sixth day and the U.S. is said to be considering joining Isreal in its offensive. Iran's leader is scheduled to give a speech today. The Senate yesterday passed the Genius Act to regulate cryptocurrencies. On the earnings front, LZB is lower after its earnings report. KR, ACN, DRI & KMX are scheduled to report Friday morning.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, June 17

S&P Futures are moving lower as the conflict in the Middle East weighs on sentiment. President Trump left the G7 meeting earlier than scheduled without any trade deals. He posted a comment calling on the residences of Tehran to evacuate the city which has the markets on edge. The FOMC meeting starts today with an announcement scheduled for tomorrow. The BOJ left rates unchanged. Oil and defense stocks are higher this morning. Solar stocks are falling as Senate Republicans look for a full phase out of tax credits. Economic data on Retail Sales and Industrial production are due out this morning. On the earnings front, LEN is moving higher after its earnings report. LZB is due out after the bell today.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, June 16

S&P Futures are displaying positive action this morning. While tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, Isreal has clearly demonstrated its superiority as they continue to focus their attacks on disabling Iran's nuclear program. The G7 meeting are underway, President Trump will be in attendance. Focus will be on Trade talks and the Middle East. There are a host of Central Bank meetings this week with scheduled announcements from the BOJ, FOMC and the BOE over the next few days. The key economic report for today is the Empire State Manufacturing index. On the earnings front, LEN will be releasing earnings after the bell.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, June 13

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.

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

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.