S&P Futures are showing strong gains this morning as the market awaits a key inflation report which is due out before the opening bell. There were no major earnings reports last night, this morning CL & MMM shares are rising on positive earnings results. Autos, banks and tech stocks are showing gains this morning. Next week is a very active week for the markets with earnings reports due out from MSFT, AAPL, AMZN & META. There is also a Fed announcement and a host of employment data on tap. NVDA's CEO is also scheduled to speak on Monday. In Europe, markets are higher with positive action in industrials, basic resources and luxury.

S&P Futures are continuing to fall as the market is overwhelmed with a bearish sentiment. This morning's GDP and Jobless Claims report could turn out to be key catalysts today. Positive earnings reports from CMG, IBM NOW & KLAC and shares are higher. This morning AZN & HON delivered beats but are falling in the pre-market. China's Cental Bank delivered a surprised rat cut overnight. BAC CARR & HOG all announced big share buybacks. In Europe, markets are lower due to disappointing earnings results.

S&P Futures are falling in the pre-market as earnings results from big tech companies weigh on the index. The focus today will remain on earnings announcements. This afternoon IBM, NOW, KLAC, F and CMG are set to report. In Visa's earnings report yesterday indicates that consumer spending is softening. In Europe, markets are lower as earnings push the indexes lower this morning.

S&P Futures are higher this morning with the focus on pending economic reports due out Thursday and Friday. Fang stocks are gaining while semiconductor stocks are falling. Vice President Harris is closer to securing the Democratic presidential nomination. OMI to buy Roche Holdings. GM, DGX GE & SPOT all raised guidance. In Europe, markets are have turning higher on positive comments from earnings reports and dovish comments from an ECB official.

S&P Futures are higher this morning as markets bounces back from Friday's sell off. CRWD remain weak as the downgrades have start to flow in. The airline sector is lower due to the cancelation of thousands of flights over the weekend. President Biden announced that he will be dropping out of the presidential race on Sunday. This will be a major talking point for the markets, but unlikely to create volatility. Markets are focused on Earnings and Friday's CPI release this week. China lower rates overnight, while the cut was not significant, it was unexpected. In Europe, markets are higher with positive action in autos, industrials, tech & healthcare. Oil prices are ticking lower this morning.

S&P Futures are negative this morning due to a global communication outage that is said to have been caused by a software updated from cyber security firm CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike CEO has said that this is not a security incident or cyberattack and that the issue has been identified and that a fix has been deployed. Travel sector is on watch as IT outage news. NFLX delivered solid results, AXP & TRV delivered beats this morning. Economic calendar is light, Fed black out period starts tomorrow. Talk of President Biden removing himself from the race remain elevated. In Europe, markets are lower due to the cyber incident. Oil prices are ticking lower this morning.

S&P Futures are positive this morning with gains in tech shares. Earnings are in focus today, last night report from TSM was positive, company raised guidance which is helping elevate the sector. this morning. Airline sector is weak as UAL & ALK guided lower yesterday. After the bell today NFLX is expected to report. Odds of President Biden leaving the race have increased over the last 24 hours. Also seeing earnings beats from ASML, JNJ, CFG & USB in the pre-market. Multiple Fed speakers today (Goolsbee, Logan & Daly) which will be their last comments before the July Fed meeting. In Europe, markets are higher ahead of an ECB announcement on monetary policy. Market anticipates two more rate cuts from the ECB this year. Oil prices are ticking lower as oil gives back some of yesterday's gains.

S&P Futures are giving back some of yesterday's big gains with tech shares falling this morning. Market is aggressively moving out of tech and into small caps. White House is looking at more restriction on tech sales by foreign companies. Five Below lowered its eps guidance and said that it's CEO is stepping down. Also seeing earnings beats from ASML, JNJ, CFG & USB in the pre market. In Europe, markets are lower as Trump talks up tariffs on foreign companies. Earnings remain a key factor today with AA, UAL and DFS to report after the bell. Oil prices have turning higher due to a draw in stockpile estimated for last night's API report. Stockpiles data will be monitored closely.

 S&P Futures are cautiously higher this morning as markets continue to price in a September rate cut from the Fed. This morning, before the opening bell the Retail Sales data is to be released. Starboard has built a position in Match Group. Also seeing earnings beats from BAC, PNC & UNH in the pre market. In Europe, markets are lower with weakness in auto luxury and retail stocks. Underperformance in Chinese stocks. ECB announcement scheduled for Thursday. Oil prices are falling this morning as Chinese demand continues to weigh on markets, Stockpiles data will be monitored closely.

S&P Futures are seeing strong gains this morning as markets are now expecting the Fed to start lowering rates in September. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is speaking today. Google is said to be close to a takeover deal with Cybersecurity startup Wiz in a deal said to be worth $23B. Republican National Convention starts today. Earnings season is underway, this week approximately 50, S&P companies will be reporting. In Europe, markets with weakness in luxury stocks. There is an ECB meeting this week with an announcement scheduled for Thursday. Oil prices are flat to lower this morning as the market deal with weakening demand from China against positive data from the U.S.