FOMC minutes

Futures Lower On Weak China Trade Data, Eyeing FOMC Minutes U.S. equity futures dropped slightly in early pre-market trade following some weak trade data from China for June. The world's second largest economy reported slower than expected growth in both exports and imports but a wider than...

In the upcoming week, second quarter earnings season formally kicks off with the much-anticipated earnings report from Alcoa (NYSE: AA). Also, JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) kicks off financials earnings while Yum! Brands' (NYSE: YUM) earnings report will be closely watched for comments on its...

In the upcoming week, market focus shifts back to the Fed as the FOMC minutes of the latest meeting are released. Also, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is set to speak as earnings season slows down, although there are still some key earnings set to be released. Key Earnings This week, the earnings...

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 Lower on Weak European Manufacturing Data U.S. equity futures fell in pre-market trading following weak Eurozone Manufacturing PMIs. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI for February fell to 47.8 from 47.9 in January, worse than forecasts of a reading of 48.5, with weakness in France and Germany...

Futures Flat on Global Stimulus U.S. equity futures were flat overnight despite comments from global central banks indicating more stimulus may be imminent. Minutes from the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting as well as comments from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor...

Futures Flat Ahead of Employment Report U.S. equity futures were flat in overnight trading ahead of the much anticipated employment report, the last for 2012, as hawkish Fed minutes made investors second guess the so-called QE Infinity program of the Fed. However, as the Fed now has its rate...