Asian Open Mild Gain on Wall Street GBPCAD Ready to Drop
Wall Street posted minor gains and European bourses hovered near their highs during a mildly positive session ahead of tomorrow’s Nonfarm payroll report.
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Dow futures +0.36% at 34328
S&P futures +0.5% at 4178
Nasdaq futures +0.8% at 13521
In Europe
FTSE +0.1% at 7026
Dax +0.35% at 15491
Euro Stoxx +0.2% at 4029
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Tech stocks set to lead gains as inflation fears ebb
US futures are pointing to a stronger start on Monday, after a mixed closed on Friday. Amid a weekend of light news flow and with an empty economic calendar today, the mood in the market is cautiously optimistic.
Concerns have faded surrounding runaway inflation and the Fed tightening policy sooner. The reaction to those FOMC minutes last week which revealed that some policy makers were ready to talk about tapering support was short lived.
China cracks down on commodity prices
A move by China to crackdown on commodity prices, excessive speculation in the commodity market and spreading of fake news appears to be helping to calm inflation fears further. Commodity prices had been surging in recent weeks with copper hitting an all time high as well as strong gains in base metals. The rally in commodity prices had raised questions over how transitory inflation would actually be.
PCE figures on Friday
This is unlikely to be the end of the inflation story that has stalked the markets. With PCE figures, the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation, due on Friday inflation jitters are bound to return as the week progresses.
The economic calendar is very quiet across the start of the week giving investors little to sink their teeth into. Sentiment is likely to be a principal driving force which could be a positive given the stabilization within cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin has bounced higher although the mood surrounding the crypto currency remains weak.
Equities
Earning season is winding up with few companies reporting on Monday. Later in the week Costco, Nordstrom and Best Buy are set to report.
AMC Entertainment could be in focus after Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain said it saw a strong reopening weekend thanks to the release of Peter Rabbit 2.
Where next for the S&P 500?
The S&P has traded within an ascending channel since early November. After hitting an all time high in early May of 4250, the price had been trending lower. Friday’s jump higher, saw the S&P 500 push back above the two descending trendline. Whilst the price remains above that trendline and within the ascending channel, the buyers could be optimistic of a move back towards 4215 and 4250.
FX – USD weakens, GBP trades under pressure
The US Dollar is trading lower as concerns fade over inflation and the Fed acting sooner to tighten policy. The USD had spiked higher after the release of the Fed minutes. However, the effect as short lived. The start of the week is quiet as far as data is concerned. Attention will turn to Fed speak Brainard for further clues over the Fed’s next moves.
GBP/USD trades lower whilst UK reopening optimism underpins the Pound, Brexit jitters and concerns over rising covid cases are dragging on demand. Andrew Baily is due to speak shortly.
GBP/USD -0.2% at 1.4126
EUR/USD +0.2% at 1.2206
Oil rebounds as revival of Iran nuclear deal encounters problems
Oil is rebounding on Monday after falling over 2.5% last week. Reports of the Iran US nuclear talks running into trouble have eased concerns that Iran will be supplying the oil market again soon. Whilst talks are set to continue between the two sides, Iran prepares to end UN watchdog’s access to nuclear sites which will throw a dampener on progress. Furthermore, the US Secretary of State Blinken stated that there was no sign that Iran is willing to comply with nuclear commitments, raising doubts over progress.
Elsewhere re-opening optimism in the West continues to support the outlook for demand. However, rising covid cases in Japan and tighter restrictions could keep a lid on gains.
US crude trades +1.3% at $64.45
Brent trades +1.42% at $67.32
Learn more about trading oil here.
The complete guide to trading oil markets
Looking ahead
14:00 Fed Brainard speech
US futures
Dow futures +0.36% at 34328
S&P futures +0.5% at 4178
Nasdaq futures +0.8% at 13521
In Europe
FTSE +0.1% at 7026
Dax +0.35% at 15491
Euro Stoxx +0.2% at 4029
Learn more about trading indices
Tech stocks lead the risers as inflation fears fade
US futures are pointing to a stronger start on Monday, after a mixed closed on Friday. Amid a weekend of light news flow and with an empty economic calendar today, the mood in the market is cautiously optimistic.
Concerns have faded surrounding runaway inflation and the Fed tightening policy sooner. The reaction to those FOMC minutes last week which revealed that some policy makers were ready to talk about tapering support was short lived. The high growth tech sector looks set to outperform.
China cracks down on commodity prices
A move by China to crackdown on commodity prices, excessive speculation in the commodity market and spreading of fake news appears to be helping to calm inflation fears further. Commodity prices had been surging in recent weeks with copper hitting an all time high as well as strong gains in base metals. The rally in commodity prices had raised questions over how transitory inflation would actually be.
PCE figures on Friday
This is unlikely to be the end of the inflation story that has stalked the markets. With PCE figures, the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation, due on Friday inflation jitters are bound to return as the week progresses.
The economic calendar is very quiet across the start of the week giving investors little to sink their teeth into. Sentiment is likely to be a principal driving force which could be a positive given the stabilization within cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin has bounced higher although the mood surrounding the crypto currency remains weak.
Equities
Earning season is winding up with few companies reporting on Monday. Later in the week Costco, Nordstrom and Best Buy are set to report.
AMC Entertainment could be in focus after Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain said it saw a strong reopening weekend thanks to the release of Peter Rabbit 2.
Where next for the S&P 500?
The S&P has traded within an ascending channel since early November. After hitting an all time high in early May of 4250, the price had been trending lower. Friday’s jump higher, saw the S&P 500 push back above the two descending trendline. Whilst the price remains above that trendline and within the ascending channel, the buyers could be optimistic of a move back towards 4215 and 4250.
FX – USD weakens, GBP trades under pressure
The US Dollar is trading lower as concerns fade over inflation and the Fed acting sooner to tighten policy. The USD had spiked higher after the release of the Fed minutes. However, the effect as short lived. The start of the week is quiet as far as data is concerned. Attention will turn to Fed speak Brainard for further clues over the Fed’s next moves.
GBP/USD trades lower whilst UK reopening optimism underpins the Pound, Brexit jitters and concerns over rising covid cases are dragging on demand. Andrew Bailey is due to speak shortly.
GBP/USD -0.2% at 1.4126
EUR/USD +0.2% at 1.2206
Oil rebounds as revival of Iran nuclear deal encounters problems
Oil is rebounding on Monday after falling over 2.5% last week. Reports of the Iran US nuclear talks running into trouble have eased concerns that Iran will be supplying the oil market again soon. Whilst talks are set to continue between the two sides, Iran prepares to end UN watchdog’s access to nuclear sites which will throw a dampener on progress. Furthermore, the US Secretary of State Blinken stated that there was no sign that Iran is willing to comply with nuclear commitments, raising doubts over progress.
Elsewhere re-opening optimism in the West continues to support the outlook for demand. However, rising covid cases in Japan and tighter restrictions could keep a lid on gains.
US crude trades +1.3% at $64.45
Brent trades +1.42% at $67.32
Learn more about trading oil here.
The complete guide to trading oil markets
Looking ahead
14:00 Fed Brainard speech
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