NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

S&P Futures are displaying strong gains this morning as markets adjust to a host of new catalysts. Multiple Fed officials spoke yesterday and indicated developing concerns with the labor market which is increasing expectations for a rate cut in September. The BOE is expected to announce a rate cut this morning. President Trump is expected to meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week. He also plan...

S&P Futures are higher this morning as markets focus on the latest corporate earnings results. President Trump is expected make an announcement today, yesterday, he indicated that he would be announcing a replacement for Fed Gov Krugler this week. Special Envoy Witkoff is in Russia for discussion on a possible resolution to the Ukraine war. Trade negotiations with China, India, the European Union, Switzerland and others remain ...

S&P Futures are higher this morning on continued opiumism of a Sept rate cut and upbeat earnings results. While official confirmation is still pending, markets are expecting an announcement to extend the U.S.-China trade and tariff truce before the Aug 12th deadline. President Trump is expected to sign an executive Order this afternoon that will impose penalties on banks for dropping customers based on political reasons. He is ...

S&P Futures are showing positive activity this morning as markets recover from Friday negative employment report. Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler resigned unexpectedly on Friday, giving President Trump the opportunity to nominate a replacement who may influence future Fed policy decisions. This development, combined with softer labor market data, has significantly increased expectations for a rate cut next month. Congre...

In this episode of NewsWare's AIQ Markets podcast, we explore the impact of recent tariff escalations on market volatility. Host Emily Advani, along with experts Bill Olsen of NewsWare and Steve Hill, CEO of AIQ Systems, dive into how these developments affect various sectors, including retail, software, and soft drinks. Learn how traders can leverage both fundamental and technical analysis to navigate these turbulent times and unc...

S&P Futures are down sharply this morning as markets react to the latest tariff news from President Trump. After markets closed yesterday, President Trump announced increased tariffs on multiple U.S. trading partners and warned that any nation supporting the "Anti-American policies of BRICS" would face an extra 10% tariff with no exceptions. He also sent letters to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical companies demanding that th...

S&P Futures are showing strong gains this morning after outstanding earnings from Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META), both of which delivered results that surpassed expectations. Outside of tech, a majority of companies have delivered mixed or disappointing results. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell came across as hawkish in his press conference yesterday and indicated that the Fed is looking past the tariff situation by not raising rat...

S&P Futures are displaying gains this morning with earnings and economic data being the key themes for today. On the economic front, the first reading of U.S. Q2 GDP will be released this morning and is expected to display growth. In the afternoon, the Fed will release a monetary policy statement. Fed Chairman Powell will likely display a dovish tone in his press conference. The U.S. and China concluded their recent two-day tra...

S&P Futures are displaying gains this morning as the markets key in on a host of catalyst events. Key events this morning include earnings releases, U.S. China trade talks and the start of the Federal Reserve two-day policy meeting. The U.S. China trade talk is expected to end with an extension of the 90 day pause. Other trading partners such as Canada, Mexico, South Korea and Taiwan are yet to secure agreements. The Fed appear...

S&P Futures are indicating a higher opening this morning as the markets prepare for one of the busiest weeks of years. The big news event is the announcement of a U.S. EU trade agreement over the weekend. This was widely expected, and markets are waiting for some additional clarity on the details. China and the U.S. are meeting in Sweeden today for another round of trade talks. Expectation is for another 90 days pause on tariff...

S&P Futures are displaying positive action this morning. Earnings report remain a key focus today as markets prepare for a heavy dose of tech earnings next week. President Trump visited the Fed yesterday in an effort to sway the Fed to lower interest rates. Today the President is headed to Scottland for personal business-related activities. Late yesterday afternoon, the Trump administration gave approval for CVX to resume oil p...

S&P Futures are flat to higher in the premarket. There are a host of market catalysts today including corporate earnings, a possible announcement on a U.S. EU trade deal, and an ECB announcement on monetary policy. President Trump will visit the Federal Reserve today to monitor its renovation progress. Lawmakers subpoena JPM & BAC over Chinese battery IPO, and they are asking the DoD for data that MSFT shared with Chinese e...

S&P Futures are showing positive gains this morning following President Trump announcement of a trade deal with Japan. This event is creating global optimism as other countries look to finalize trade deals before the Aug 1 deadline. Talk with the EU and Tawain are scheduled for today. Later today, President Trump will unveil a sweeping Federal AI Action Plan and sign up to three executive orders intended to accelerate U.S. lead...

S&P Futures are displaying some weakness this morning as market await a catalyst. Tariffs, Trade and Earnings remain hot topics for the markets. President Trum is scheduled to meet with the president of the Philippines today. Discussions are expected to focus on trade negotiation and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Markets are caution on a potential U.S. EU trade agreement as the EU is said to be preparing a li...

S&P Futures are moving higher this morning ahead of a busy week of pending catalysts. This is a big week for earnings announcements, with a host of big tech results due out this week. Trade deals will be in focus this week as we are rapidly approaching the Aug 1 deadline. The European Union is said to be getting ready to push back on Trump tariffs. There is an ECB meeting this week. Shares of Block are higher this morning as it...

S&P Futures are extending their recent gains as earnings reports were positive and M&A activity starts to heat up. Fed Governor Waller came out swinging for a July rate cut, although this is unlikely to occur. On the economic front, the focus will be on the Michigan Consumer Sentiment report. President Trump is holding a dinner with republican Senators tonight to discuss key legislative priorities. Union Pacific is consider...

S&P Futures are flat to lower this morning with corporate earnings announcement in focus. GE, PEP, MMC AA & TSM are higher after their updates. On the economic front reports on Retail Sales and Jobless Claims are due out before the open. Trade deal talks with the E.U. heat up and an announcement is expected soon. China is pushing for its Cosco to be an equal partner in Blackrock MSC deal over ownership of western ports. Aft...

S&P Futures are flat to lower this morning as market await this morning PPI report. President Trump indicated that drug tariffs are likely by Aug 1st with tariffs on semis to follow shortly afterwards. President Trump to meet with leaders from Bahrain and Qatar today. TTD gains on its inclusion to the S&P500. On the earnings front, BAC & JNJ are higher after earnings releases, GS & MS to report this morning. Tomorro...

S&P Futures are positive this morning as market react to the latest trade developments. Nivida appears to have the green light to ship its H20 chip to China. President Trump indicates a wiliness to discuss tariff rates with the E.U. President Trump will be in Pennsylvania today and is expected announce a $70B investment in AI and Energy. Before the bell today is the June inflation data as the CPI data is due out. TTD gains on i...