S&P Futures are flat to slightly higher this morning. The markets are awaiting the release of the Fed's meeting minutes which are expected to shed some light on the path of interest rates. The recent move lower started as two non-voting Fed members commented on a 50 basis point hike last week. European markets are lower and Oil futures are down close to 1% this morning.

S&P Futures are under pressure this morning. This morning we are watching some geopolitical tensions unfold between the U.S. and Russia. Later this morning watch for the PMI Composite Flash report which is due out after the market opens and tomorrow the Fed will be releasing its FOMC meeting minutes. Home Depot is trading lower as retail feels that 2023 revenue will be flat. European exchanges are slightly lower while Oil prices (WTI) are gaining.

S&P Futures are lower and the sentiment remains bearish. Comments from 2 Fed bank presidents on the possibility of a 50-basis point rate hike have global markets pulling back and oil futures moving lower. It's important to note that James Bullard and Loretta Mester are not on the voting committee and that the majority of Fed officials are indicating a .25% hike at the next meeting. According to FedWatch there is only an 18% chance of a 50 basis point hike. This morning with have economic data on Import and Export prices and we will be hearing from 2 more FOMC members.

S&P Futures are flat to lower this morning ahead of several data releases that could provide additional clarity as to the health of the economy. Early this afternoon, St. Louis Fed bank president James Bullard is scheduled to speak, Bullard has a history of making comments that creates volatility in the markets. The FTC, DOJ, and House committees are focused on the anticompetitive behavior of big tech. European markets are positive due to corporate earnings reports and oil futures have reversed direction and are not higher on the day.

S&P Futures are lower this morning as yesterday's CPI print indicates that the Fed will continue its rate hikes this year. In the day ahead, we have a host of earnings reports and a number of key economic reports scheduled for release. Retail Sales for January are expected to rise 1.9% from the prior month. Oil is moving lower as last night's stockpile data display a larger-than-expected build.

S&P Futures are holding onto gains this morning ahead of this morning's CPI report. It is expected to show a 6.2% rise from a year earlier. Oil prices are trading lower as the White House announced another release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves. European stocks are higher this morning.

S&P Futures are in positive territory and trading slightly higher this morning. Today's calendar is void of any market-moving economic reports, yet tomorrow's CPI release will surely create some fireworks. Later today, watch for earnings reports from Palantir and Arista Networks. European exchanges are positive this morning and oil is giving back some of Friday's gains.

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning and tech stocks are leading the move lower. Markets are digesting a host of earnings disappointments in a period of rising interest rates. Later today we will be hearing from 2 FOMC members, they are likely to continue the Feds theme of additional rate hikes to come. European exchanges are down and oil futures are pushing higher as Russia announced production cuts.

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning as the market reacts to a host of earnings reports this morning. One hour before the market opens today, the labor department will be releasing Jobless Claims figures for last week. Markets in Europe are positive this morning and oil is moving slightly higher.

S&P Futures are giving back some of yesterday's gains this morning. The market will be paying attention to an unusually high number of FOMC members who will be speaking today. The next potential market-moving economic report will be on Tuesday with the CPI release. President Biden touted his economic record in his State of the Unionspeech last night. He also called for a special billionaire tax and quadrupling a tax on stock buybacks. European markets are moving higher and oil futures are trading higher this morning.