All Clear for Tech?
What’s in Today’s Report:
- Does This Bounce Mean an “All-Clear” in Tech?
Futures are rallying with international shares this morning as investors digest soft economic data and look ahead to another day of Powell’s testimony before Congress.
The EU PMI Composite Flash missed estimates this month (50.1 vs. E: 51.7) due to an unexpected drop in the services index but the weakness is bolstering stimulus hopes.
Turning to the U.S. session, there are two economic reports to watch this morning: FHFA House Price Index (E: 0.6%) and the PMI Composite Flash (E: 54.5). The latter will be the important one to watch as investors will be looking to see if the service index “whiffed” as it did in Europe which would up the pressure on lawmakers to pass a new stimulus bill.
Beyond the data, there is a slew of Fed speak today including: Mester (9:00 a.m. ET), Evans (11:00 a.m. ET), Rosengren (12:00 p.m. ET), Bostic (1:00 p.m. ET), Kashkari (1:00 p.m. ET), and Daly (3:00 p.m. ET), however Chair Powell’s second day of testimony before Congress (beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET) will be the most closely watched as the market continues to look for affirmation that more accommodation and stimulus are on the way.