S&P Futures are trading higher as the market react to a new administration in the White House. The President's ability to issue Executive Orders will be on watch this week with possible tariff announcement on Canada and Mexico. Earning reports will be in focus this week ahead as a host of major companies are scheduled to release. MMM reported a beat this morning and after the bell today NFLX, STX & UAL will report. Tomorrow morning, PG, JNJ, ABT, TRV & HAL will be releasing earnings reports. Davos conference is underway, President Trump is expected to remotely address the forum on Thursday. European shares are starting to pull back & oil prices are down more than -1.5% this morning.

S&P Futures are displaying positive gains this morning. The key economic event overnight was the China GDP reading which showed +5% expansion for 2024. RIVN said it closed on a loan agreement with the DOE. Starboard Value has taken a 7.7% stake in QRVO. Monday is a holiday as Trump takes office. President Trump is expected to announce a host of Executive Orders on Monday related to tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, Immigration deportations and Bitcoin. Housing starts data is out this morning as 30 yr fixed rates average 7.37%. European shares are showing strong gains due to China data and expectations for rate cuts. Oil prices are higher and on track for a 2% weekly gain.

S&P Futures are positive in the pre-market with earning reports in focus. BAC and PNC delivered positive earnings reports this morning. UNH is lower as revenue missed expectations. TSM also reported strong earnings and raised guidance, they were very bullish on their call about AI chip demand. This morning, before the opening bell markets will be paying close attention to the Retails Sales report and Jobless Claims data. TGT raised guidance due to strong holiday sales. Big issue ahead remains on the fiscal policy front for republicans to execute on their tax ambitions. Tariff questions also remain a pivotal factor for the markets. European shares are moving higher this morning as markets continue to expect central bank easing and oil prices are falling on excess supply concerns.

S&P Futures are showing gains this morning. Bond yield as ticking lower, Governmental fiscal policies remain a major concern for the markets. This morning, before the opening bell markets will be paying close attention to Consumer Price Index report. Fourth quarter earnings season kicks off today, JPM, BK, WFC & BLK all came in with earnings that beat estimates this morning. Markets will also be paying attention to Fed Speak as multiple Fed officials are schedule to speak today. Defense-secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's appears likely to be confirmed. More confirmation hearings are scheduled for today. European shares are moving higher this morning due to inflation data releases and oil prices are higher on inventory data.

S&P Futures are displaying positive action this morning. Key development is the weakening of bond yields which is due to reports that President elect Trump's team is considering a cautious and slow approach to implementing tariffs to avoid an inflation spike. Markets will be paying close attention to this morning Producer Price Index report which is due out before the bell. Chinese regulators announced plans to collaborate with the PBOC to enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy tools to support markets. Isreal and Hamas are said to be close to a Gaza cease fire agreement. KBH delivered a positive earnings report after the bell yesterday. Big banks are schedule to start releasing 4Q earnings tomorrow. Defense-secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee begins this morning. European shares are moving higher this morning and oil prices are trading lower in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as markets react to rising Treasury bond yields and rising inflation expectations. The market is not pricing in less than 25 basis points in rate cuts for 2025. Markets will be paying close attention to the pending PPI and CPI reports due out this week. Also in focus will be a host of key earnings reports as Earning Season gets underway. The Biden Administration released their new AI chip export restrictions this morning. China's exports came in extremely strong which will be a source of contention for the Trump Administration. European shares are falling this morning and oil prices continue to display strong gains in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as markets await this morning Non-Farms Payrolls report. Two Fed officials spoke on Thursday and gave indications that the Fed's rate policy is near neutral. St. Louis Fed's Musalem also spoke on Thursday and said that the economic outlook appears to be different now than it was four months ago. Insurance stocks are moving lower this morning as California wildfires have destroyed thousands of structures, ALL, TRV & CB most exposed. The Biden Administration is planning another round of restriction on the export of AI chips before Biden leaves office. The Supreme Court is due to hear arguments today on a bipartisan law to ban the video sharing app TikTok. Delta Air delivered an earning beat this morning and forecasts a strong year ahead. European shares are mostly higher this morning and oil prices displaying strong gains this morning in the pre-market.

S&P Futures are display some weakness this morning in the premarket. The focus this morning will be on employment data. Both the ADP employment report and Jobless Claims data will be released before the opening bell. Fed meeting minutes are due out this afternoon. Quantum stocks are falling after NVDA CEO commented that he does not expect the technology to be in widespread use for decades. XOM has indicated that 4Q earnings will be negatively impacted by weakening oil prices, higher natural gas prices will partially offset the oil price weakness. Maplebear (CART) to be added to the S&P 400 on 1-14. China moved to silence an economist who questioned the countries growth data figures. European shares are mostly higher this morning and oil prices displaying gains this morning in the pre-marke

S&P Futures are positive this morning with premarket gains in banks & semiconductors sectors. The key economic data point for today will be this morning's JOLT's report which is due out after the opening bell. Fed Gov Cook delivered a stark warning on asset valuations yesterday. The Biden administration has placed Tencent Holdings & Contemporary Amperex Technology on its blacklist due to alleged links to the Chinese military. A news article indication that the Trump tariffs maybe more limited in scope was denied by President-elect Trump. Nivida CEO spoke last night mainly focused on the non-datacenter business. Ulta Beauty raised 4Q sales figures and announced a CEO transition. Getty Images (GETY) and Shutterstock (SSTK) entered into a merger agreement. European shares are mostly high

S&P Futures are positive this morning with gain in semiconductors after strong earnings report from Foxconn. The key economic data point for today will be this morning's report on Factory Orders which is due out after the opening bell. The annual Consumer Electronics show gets underway this evening with a keynote speech from the CEO of NVDA. Bond yields are ticking higher as market shows concern that the upcoming Trump polices will create inflation. Multiple reports this morning indicate that Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign this week. European shares are mostly higher this morning and oil prices turned higher this morning in the pre market.