by admin | Apr 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thu US 0830 ET Weekly initial unemployment claims expected +6,000 to 240,000, previous -1,000 to 234,000. Weekly continuing claims expected -4,000 to 2.024 million, previous -7,000 to 2.028 million. 0830 ET Apr Philadelphia Fed business outlook...
by admin | Apr 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Is the month-long decline in the 10-year T-note yield over? Unemployment claims report will be watched for any signs of labor market weakness U.S. LEI expected to fade after strong 3-month stretch 5-year TIPS expected to produce a negative yield Is the...
by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Wed US 0700 ET Weekly MBA mortgage applications, previous +1.5% with purchase sub-index +2.9% and refi sub-index unch. 1030 ET EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report. 1200 ET Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren (non-voter) speaks at a...
by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Market-friendly French election outcome depends on Macron getting past this Sunday’s first round UK snap election announcement sparks sharp sterling rally Beige Book will be watched for any explanation of weak consumer spending Weekly EIA report...
by admin | Apr 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Tue US 0830 ET Mar housing starts expected -3.0% to 1.250 million, Feb +3.0% to 1.288 million. Mar building permits expected +2.8% to 1.250 million, Feb -6.0% to 1.216 million. 0900 ET Kansas City Fed President Esther George...
by admin | Apr 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
U.S. housing starts remain in strong shape U.S. industrial production expected to increase but could show weather-related volatility U.S. Q1 earnings growth expected to post 5-year high with help from energy rebound U.S. housing starts remain in strong shape —...
by admin | Apr 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mon US 0830 ET Apr Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions expected -1.4 to 15.0, Mar -2.3 to 16.4. 1000 ET Apr NAHB housing market index expected -1 to 70, Mar +6 to 71. 1100 ET USDA weekly grain export inspections....
by admin | Apr 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Weekly market focus Friday’s weak U.S. retail sales report underlines soft Q1 GDP growth Fed rate-hike expectations drop sharply 10-year T-note yield drops to 5-month low S&P 500 escapes the week with only a modest loss but confidence is waning...
by admin | Apr 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thu US 0830 ET Weekly initial unemployment claims expected +11,000 to 245,000, previous -25,000 to 234,000. Weekly continuing claims expected -4,000 to 2.024 million, previous -24,000 to 2.028 million. 0830 ET Mar PPI final demand expected unch...
by admin | Apr 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Near-term focus is on Thu/Fri U.S. economic data and North Korea Markets are waiting to see if U.S. consumer spending will improve U.S. CPI expected to remain strong Unemployment claims remain favorable Near-term focus is on Thu/Fri U.S. economic data and North...