China Trade Balance

Over the past weekend, an avalanche of economic data out of China was released and should affect markets Monday. Equities and commodities in particular should move on the news as markets digest the impact on global growth and demand from the data. Mixed Trade Data China first reported its trade...

Futures Flat Following RBA Rate Cut, European Bank Earnings U.S. equity futures traded near flat following a surprise rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia while earnings from three of Europe's largest banks reported better than expected earnings. However, futures awaited key earnings from...

Futures Higher as Yen Slides, Eyeing FOMC Minutes U.S. equity futures rose in early pre-market trade Wednesday as the markets continued to react to Japan's easing policies. Later today, the minutes of the latest FOMC meeting will be released and markets will be focused on any language related to...

Futures Rise On Alcoa Beat U.S. equity futures rose slightly in pre-market trade following a positive report from economic bellwether Alcoa (NYSE: AA). Alcoa reported first quarter EPS ex-items of $0.11 which beat estimates of $0.08 but sales fell slightly short of the forecast. Alcoa also...

Futures Rise Ahead of Non-Farm Payrolls U.S. equity futures rose in early pre-market trading ahead of the monthly employment situation report following strong stances from major global central banks this past week. Positive employment indicators this week have led investors to believe that...