Markets and Economy

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Markets and Economy

After Record S&P 500 Finish, Iran and Yields Eyed

The old week ended with a new record for the S&P 500, helped by falling yields as rate hike odds dropped on a weak jobs report. Yields and oil, along with Iran, remain watchwords.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) moved higher Friday as traders continued to monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East and potential risks to regional energy infrastructure.

Markets and Economy

Oil Edges Up, Stocks Down on Lack of Iran Progress

Stocks weakened early as oil rose following lack of weekend Iran progress. Inflation data and several Treasury auctions loom later this week, along with some AI earnings.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

All the major stock indices, sans the Nasdaq, hit fresh all-time highs this week. A continued flow of strong earnings report, coupled with anticipation of an Iran ceasefire deal, helped fuel the move.

Markets and Economy

Stocks on Pace for Strong Week, Awaiting Jobs Data

Stocks eased from record highs Thursday but remain sharply up for the week approaching today's July payrolls report. Jobs growth of 86,000 is expected, with unemployment steady.

Markets and Economy

Jobs Data, Oil, Memory Chip Earnings In Focus

With the July payrolls report due tomorrow, investors eye weekly jobless claims, watch for Middle East developments, and mull memory chip results after the rally slowed.

Markets and Economy

After Rally to Highs, SpaceX, AMD Results in Focus

Yesterday's rally to record highs reflected hopes for peace and strong earnings. However, SpaceX and Advanced Micro Devices appeared to disappoint with results after the close.

Markets and Economy

Sentiment Boxes to Check: Market Condition Metrics

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.

US

The Way You Make Me Feel: Sentiment's Message

Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.

Markets and Economy

AMD, Caterpillar, SpaceX and Job Openings Loom

After stocks closed near record highs Monday and Palantir topped estimates, investors await AMD and SpaceX after the close. Job openings kick off a key labor data week.

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