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US stock futures trade higher on Memorial day, inflation and employment data in sight

Last Updated: May 31, 2021

US stock futures are trading slightly higher this morning on Memorial Day following the release of China’s manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) while most participants […]

Oil futures head to close the week with gains on positive economic data

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 28, 2021

Oil futures are posting their fourth consecutive day of gains in early commodity trading action today while they seem poised to close the week with […]

Gold trades above $1,900 for the first time in four months

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 26, 2021

The spot price of gold is rising to a 20-week high today in early commodity trading action as inflation worries continue to support higher demand […]

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A surge in reverse repo operations could prompt the Fed to revisit its current policy

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 25, 2021

A steady surge in the volume of reverse repo operations performed by the Federal Reserve is highlighting the risks of the ultra-accommodative policy adopted by […]

US stock futures rise ahead of data-heavy week, crypto crash in sight

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 24, 2021

US stock futures are advancing this morning in early futures trading action ahead of the start of a data-heavy week that will see the release […]

Bitcoin hovers above $40,000 after bouncing off key support during sell-off

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 21, 2021

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering above the $40,000 psychological threshold today in early cryptocurrency trading action only two days after the token slid […]

Oil futures drop for a third day despite a below-expected buildup in US crude inventories

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 20, 2021

Oil futures are heading for their third red day this morning in early commodity trading action despite a slower than expected inventory buildup in the […]

Gold advances more than 5% in May as inflation worries deepen

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 18, 2021

The price of gold has advanced more than 5% since the month started as investors appear to be more concerned than ever about the possibility […]

US stock futures start the week in the red zone ahead of FOMC meeting

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 17, 2021

US stock futures are dipping this morning in early futures trading action ahead of a landmark meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in […]

US stock futures climb ahead of retail sales data, Treasury yields lower

Author: Alejandro Arrieche

Last Updated: May 14, 2021

US stock futures are climbing this morning ahead of the release of retail sales data from the US Department of Commerce as traders appear to […]