US open Futures push higher as PCE inflation misses
US stocks are set to extend gains after PCE inflation missed forecasts, easing concerns over a sooner move by the Fed.
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Dow futures +0.4% at 34340
S&P futures +0.15% at 4273
Nasdaq futures +0.16% at 14387
In Europe
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Dax -0.04% at 15580
Euro Stoxx -0.1% at 4115
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Fresh record highs?
Wall Street is pointing to a stronger open, with fresh all time highs in sight following Biden’s $600 infrastructure deal and weaker than forecast PCE data.
PCE – the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation rose in May to 3.9% YoY, up from 3.6% in April. However, this was less than the 4% forecast. On a monthly basis, PCE rose 0.5%, down from the 0.7% forecast and below the 0.6% expected.
The weaker than forecast data is being cheered by investors as it supports the Fed’s belief that the spike in inflation is transitory. The data isn’t as bad as some were fearing in light of the Fed’s hawkish shift. Fed Powel’s prediction that the Fed is in no rush to tighten policy is gaining conviction.
The softer data comes following a string oof marginally weaker numbers this week from the US economy.
Biden’s infrastructure deal
Biden’s $600 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal which paves the way for further investment into bridges, roads and broadband helped lift stocks to a record high on Thursday with the upbeat mood carrying through until today.
The deal is slightly smaller than initial expectations which could have helped tame concerns over the economy running too hot.
Where next for the Dow Jones?
The Dow Jones is attempting to break back above the ascending trendline that it breached last week. The price is encountering strong resistance at 34250/300 the 50 day ma and the ascending trendline support turned resistance. A move back over this level could see a fresh attach on the all time high at 35000. A receding bearish bias on the MACD supports further upside. A move below 33700 could negate the near term bullish bias. A move below 33000 could see the sellers gains traction.
FX – USD slips, EUR rises on strong German data
The US Dollar is edging and looks to end the week with mild losses snapping 4 straight weeks of gains.
EUR/USD is pushing higher following upbeat German GFK data which came in at -3 for July, up from -7 in June. Consumer confidence is set to rise as covid cases fall and the economy reopens. The data comes following strong German business sentiment data in the previous session and upbeat PMI data earlier in the week.
GBP/USD -0.17% at 1.3900
EUR/USD +0.11% at 1.1940
Oil steadies as OPEC+ meeting comes into focus
Oil prices are edging marginally lower after both benchmarks settled at a fresh two year high in the previous session. Even so, oil is set to gain over 2% this week in its fifth consecutive week of gains. Demand has clearly been outstripping supply as economies reopen, fuel demand surges and inventories are drained.
Attention will now be turning towards the OPEC+ meeting next week. There is a growing expectation that OPEC will look to gradually ramp up production across the second half of the year in order to meet soaring demand.
Baker Hughes rig count is due later.
US crude trades -0.25% at $73.11
Brent trades -0.14% at $74.75
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Looking ahead
15:00 US Michigan Consumer Confidence
18:00 Fed Rosengren speaks
18:00 Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count
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US futures
Dow futures +0.4% at 34340
S&P futures +0.15% at 4273
Nasdaq futures +0.16% at 14387
In Europe
FTSE +0.3% at 7134
Dax -0.04% at 15580
Euro Stoxx -0.1% at 4115
Learn more about trading indices
Fresh record highs?
Wall Street is pointing to a stronger open, with fresh all time highs in sight following Biden’s $600 infrastructure deal and weaker than forecast PCE data.
PCE – the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation rose in May to 3.9% YoY, up from 3.6% in April. However, this was less than the 4% forecast. On a monthly basis, PCE rose 0.5%, down from the 0.7% forecast and below the 0.6% expected.
The weaker than forecast data is being cheered by investors as it supports the Fed’s belief that the spike in inflation is transitory. The data isn’t as bad as some were fearing in light of the Fed’s hawkish shift. Fed Powel’s prediction that the Fed is in no rush to tighten policy is gaining conviction.
The softer data comes following a string oof marginally weaker numbers this week from the US economy.
Biden’s infrastructure deal
Biden’s $600 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal which paves the way for further investment into bridges, roads and broadband helped lift stocks to a record high on Thursday with the upbeat mood carrying through until today.
The deal is slightly smaller than initial expectations which could have helped tame concerns over the economy running too hot.
Where next for the Dow Jones?
The Dow Jones is attempting to break back above the ascending trendline that it breached last week. The price is encountering strong resistance at 34250/300 the 50 day ma and the ascending trendline support turned resistance. A move back over this level could see a fresh attach on the all time high at 35000. A receding bearish bias on the MACD supports further upside. A move below 33700 could negate the near term bullish bias. A move below 33000 could see the sellers gains traction.
FX – USD slips, EUR rises on strong German data
The US Dollar is edging and looks to end the week with mild losses snapping 4 straight weeks of gains.
EUR/USD is pushing higher following upbeat German GFK data which came in at -3 for July, up from -7 in June. Consumer confidence is set to rise as covid cases fall and the economy reopens. The data comes following strong German business sentiment data in the previous session and upbeat PMI data earlier in the week.
GBP/USD -0.17% at 1.3900
EUR/USD +0.11% at 1.1940
Oil steadies as OPEC+ meeting comes into focus
Oil prices are edging marginally lower after both benchmarks settled at a fresh two year high in the previous session. Even so, oil is set to gain over 2% this week in its fifth consecutive week of gains. Demand has clearly been outstripping supply as economies reopen, fuel demand surges and inventories are drained.
Attention will now be turning towards the OPEC+ meeting next week. There is a growing expectation that OPEC will look to gradually ramp up production across the second half of the year in order to meet soaring demand.
Baker Hughes rig count is due later.
US crude trades -0.25% at $73.11
Brent trades -0.14% at $74.75
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Looking ahead
15:00 US Michigan Consumer Confidence
18:00 Fed Rosengren speaks
18:00 Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count
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