Coming off of a very strong November, December is off to a mixed start for equity markets. US index futures trading finds Dow futures flat and NASDAQ futures down 0.15%. Overseas, the DAX and FTSE are up about 0.6% to
The last day of November finds equities looking to finish a strong month off on a positive note. In the last month, the S&P 500 has gained 10.5%, the NASDAQ Composite has gained 12.8%, and the S&P/TSX Composite is up
Building on Tuesday’s gains, US index futures are up 0.3%-0.6% this morning. Over in Europe, the Dax is up 1.0%, while the FTSE is down slightly. In Asia Pacific trading, the Hang Seng dropped 2.0% overnight. Treasury yields continue to
Please note the Morning Minutes will not be issued on Monday, they should return on Tuesday November 28. With investors focused on big sales stateside, we have seen spending strength on the Canadian side of the border. Headline (0.6% vs
US equities went into the holiday weekend on a positive note with gains of 0.4%-0.6% on Wednesday. This morning, US index futures, which close shortly, are basically flat and bond markets are also closed. With the US closed, European trading
US equities are acting this morning like the heavy hitters already have one foot out the door. Typically equity trading during US Thanksgiving week slows down Wednesday afternoon, is closed Thursday for turkey and football, sees a quiet Friday half
It seems like some investors have gone into US holiday mode early this week. US index futures have been drifting downward through the morning with the three main contracts currently down 0.2%-0.3%. Over in Europe, the Dax is flat, but
US Thanksgiving week is off to a quiet start so far. US Index Futures are flat to down 0.1%, while in Europe, the DAX and FTSE are both down about 0.35%. Treasury yields are stable with the US 10-year Treasury
US markets continue to consolidate the big rebound of the first two weeks of this month, and are currently trading flat to up 0.3%. European markets appear to be looking to finish the week strong with the Dax and FTSE
Just a day after an earnings beat by Target sent its shares up 17.75%, several US stocks are selling off in US premarket action despite beating the street on earnings, as forward-looking investors have focused more on signs of softness