US open Inflation fears tech selloff continues
Tech looks set for another crushing session. The Nasdaq tanked -2.5% in the previous session and is set for a further -1.7% decline on the open. Chinese PPI rises at fastest pace in 3 years fuelling inflation concerns.
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Dow futures -0.5% at 34595
S&P futures -0.9% at 4151
Nasdaq futures -1.7% at 13138
In Europe
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Dax -2.4 at 15038
Euro Stoxx -2.4% at 3932
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Inflation fears hit stocks
The selloff in tech is set to continue following on from weakness in Asia and Europe. Inflation concerns drove a rotation out of high growth tech stocks in the previous session and that is showing no signs of easing up.
Chinese PPI data overnight spooked the markets further as factory gate inflation came in ahead of forecasts at 6.8% year on year, the fastest rise since 2017.
The data comes ahead of tomorrow’s US CPI. Whilst the Fed have insisted that they view rising inflation as transitory, surging commodity prices are making the market question such a position.
There are several Fed speakers who could calm market nerves still ahead of tomorrow’s CPI release.
Tech sell off continues
The Nasdaq fell -2.5% in the previous session and looks set to under perform again with the futures pointing to a an additional -1.7% decline of the open. Rising inflation concerns are feeding the rotation out of growth into value. The Dow futures are heading for a milder 0.4% loss. However, there could be more to this move. The tech stock are sitting a lofty valuations and also look vulnerable to regulatory risk going forwards. Yesterday Citi downgraded both Facebook & Amazon to neutral from buy.
Jolts
Just days after the shocking weak non-farm payroll report, JOLTS jobs openings are expected to show 7.5 million vacancies, almost at the record high seen in 2019. This highlights the discord in the jobs market amid a mismatch of skills and openings or availability and openings.
Where next for the Dow Jones?
The Dow futures are heading lower, extending losses from the previous session, edging away from the recently hit all time high over 35000. The Dow still trades above its 50 sma and its multi-month ascending trendline and is testing its 20 sma at 34600. The move lower has bought the RSI out of overbought territory. The uptrend remains intact whilst the price holds above 34250. A move below 37000 could see the sellers gain traction for a deeper selloff towards 33250. On the upside a break above 35000 could see new all time highs reached.
FX – EUR rises on jump in German economic sentiment
The US Dollar is trading lower despite rising inflation concerns.
EUR/USD outperforms in the G10 space amid upbeat German ZEW Economic Sentiment gauge. The index jumped to 84 in May, up from 70.7 in April and well ahead of the 71 forecast. The improved outlook comes as the vaccination programme ramps up in the country and as covid cases are falling. Roughly 30% of EU residents have had a least one jab.
GBP/USD +0.18% at 1.4145
EUR/USD +0.31% at 1.2167
Oil eases back as pipeline operations to return, India's covid crisis hits demand
Oil is trading lower amid the realization that the Colonial Pipeline disruption will most likely be a temporary knock to operations. Expectations are for operations to start ramping up today and full scale operation be in place by the end of the week.
The ongoing covid crisis in India is adding pressure to the price of oil. Indian oil refiners are cutting output and crude oil imports as surging covid cases have resulted in a drop in fuel consumption. Given that India is the third largest importer of oil this is unnerving the oil market.
Looking ahead, crude oil inventory data is expected to be more supportive of oil prices with a further 2.3 million barrel draw expected following an 8 million draw the previous wee.
US crude trades -0.9% at $64.35
Brent trades -0.8% at $67.67
Learn more about trading oil here.
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Looking ahead
15:00 JOLTS Job Openings
15:30 Fed Williams speaks
15:30 BoE Governor Bailey speaks
US futures
Dow futures -0.5% at 34595
S&P futures -0.9% at 4151
Nasdaq futures -1.7% at 13138
In Europe
FTSE -2.5% at 6947
Dax -2.4 at 15038
Euro Stoxx -2.4% at 3932
Learn more about trading indices
Inflation fears hit stocks
The selloff in tech is set to continue following on from weakness in Asia and Europe. Inflation concerns drove a rotation out of high growth tech stocks in the previous session and that is showing no signs of easing up.
Chinese PPI data overnight spooked the markets further as factory gate inflation came in ahead of forecasts at 6.8% year on year, the fastest rise since 2017.
The data comes ahead of tomorrow’s US CPI. Whilst the Fed have insisted that they view rising inflation as transitory, surging commodity prices are making the market question such a position.
There are several Fed speakers who could calm market nerves still ahead of tomorrow’s CPI release.
Tech sell off continues
The Nasdaq fell -2.5% in the previous session and looks set to under perform again with the futures pointing to a an additional -1.7% decline of the open. Rising inflation concerns are feeding the rotation out of growth into value. The Dow futures are heading for a milder 0.4% loss. However, there could be more to this move. The tech stock are sitting a lofty valuations and also look vulnerable to regulatory risk going forwards. Yesterday Citi downgraded both Facebook & Amazon to neutral from buy.
Jolts job openings
Just days after the shocking weak non-farm payroll report, JOLTS jobs openings are expected to show 7.5 million vacancies, almost at the record high seen in 2019. This highlights the discord in the jobs market amid a mismatch of skills and openings or availability and openings.
Where next for the Dow Jones?
The Dow futures are heading lower, extending losses from the previous session, edging away from the recently hit all time high over 35000. The Dow still trades above its 50 sma and its multi-month ascending trendline and is testing its 20 sma at 34600. The move lower has bought the RSI out of overbought territory. The uptrend remains intact whilst the price holds above 34250. A move below 37000 could see the sellers gain traction for a deeper selloff towards 33250. On the upside a break above 35000 could see new all time highs reached.
FX – Eur rises on improving German economic sentiment
The US Dollar is trading lower despite rising inflation concerns.
EUR/USD outperforms in the G10 space amid upbeat German ZEW Economic Sentiment gauge. The index jumped to 84 in May, up from 70.7 in April and well ahead of the 71 forecast. The improved outlook comes as the vaccination programme ramps up in the country and as covid cases are falling. Roughly 30% of EU residents have had a least one jab.
GBP/USD +0.18% at 1.4145
EUR/USD +0.31% at 1.2167
Oil falls as pipeline operations to return, India's covid crisis hits demand
Oil is trading lower amid the realization that the Colonial Pipeline disruption will most likely be a temporary knock to operations. Expectations are for operations to start ramping up today and full scale operation be in place by the end of the week.
The ongoing covid crisis in India is adding pressure to the price of oil. Indian oil refiners are cutting output and crude oil imports as surging covid cases have resulted in a drop in fuel consumption. Given that India is the third largest importer of oil this is unnerving the oil market.
Looking ahead, crude oil inventory data is expected to be more supportive of oil prices with a further 2.3 million barrel draw expected following an 8 million draw the previous wee.
US crude trades -0.9% at $64.35
Brent trades -0.8% at $67.67
Learn more about trading oil here.
The complete guide to trading oil markets
Looking ahead
15:00 JOLTS Job Openings
15:30 Fed Williams speaks
15:30 BoE Governor Bailey speaks
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