Looking ahead, economic data will be in focus as a “strong economic recovery in China and the avoidance of hard landings in Europe and the U.S. are both priced into the market with WTI trading with an $80 handle,” said analysts at Sevens Report Research in Tuesday’s newsletter. Click here to read the full article.
Sevens Report Research Founder and President Tom Essaye to discuss the expectations for the Fed’s upcoming FOMC minutes meeting, the future of Fed policy pathway, why investors should remain on recession watch in 2023, and the outlook for markets. Click here to watch the full discussion.
What’s in Today’s Report:
Futures are slightly higher thanks mostly to momentum from Wednesday’s rebound and as earnings overnight were no worse than feared.
On earnings, TSLA rallied 6% after hours as Elon Musk teased more deliveries on the call in ‘23 than actual guidance, while IBM results were slightly disappointing.
Today focus will be on economic data and the key reports today are: Durable Goods (E: 2.8%), Jobless Claims (E: 202K), Q4 ’22 GDP (E: 2.7%), and New Home Sales (E: 614K). As has been the case through the end of ’22 and early ’23, moderation in the data, not an outright collapse, is what stocks and bonds need to extend yesterday’s rally.
On earnings, the key report today comes after the close with INTC ($0.20), while other notable reports include: V $($2.01), MA ($2.56), AAL ($1.14), JBLU ($0.19), and VLO ($7.45).
What’s in Today’s Report:
Futures are sharply lower following a very negative earnings pre-announcement from FedEx (FDX).
FedEx (FDX) earnings were terrible as the company reported EPS of $4.37 vs. (E) $5.10 and guidance was even worse with estimates of $2.75 vs. (E) $5.46. The company sited significant macro-economic deterioration and the CEO warned about a “worldwide recession.”
Economically results were mixed as Chinese data beat estimates while UK Retail Sales were soft (–5.4% vs. –3.9%).
Today focus will be on Consumer Sentiment (E: 59.9) and more specifically the five-year inflation expectations. In August they were 2.9% and if they rise back above 3.0% that’ll only compound the damage from Tuesday’s CPI and push stocks lower, while a decline below 2.9% will help offset CPI and help support stocks (although I think it’d take a sharp from below 2.9% for stocks to fully erase these early losses).
What’s in Today’s Report:
Futures are moderately higher following a solid night of earnings.
AAPL (up 2%) and AMZN (up 12%) both beat estimates and that’s helping to extend this week’s rally.
Eurozone inflation came in slightly hotter than expected, as EU HICP rose 8.9% yoy vs. (E ) 8.8% yoy, but stronger than expected earnings are helping the market look past the slightly hot number.
Today the focus will be on inflation as we get three notable inflation readings: Core PCE Price Index (E: 0.5% m/m, 4.7% y/y), Employment Cost Index (E: 1.1%), and the University of Michigan Five Year Inflation Expectations (E: 2.8%). Markets have aggressively priced in a near term peak in inflation, and the data needs to start to confirm that, starting today. If these inflation stats run hot, don’t be surprised to see stocks decline.
On the earnings front, the season is starting to wind down but there are still a few more days of notable results. Some reports we’re watching today include: XOM ($3.80), CVX ($5.02), PG ($1.23) and CL ($0.71).
What’s in Today’s Report:
Futures are modestly lower on disappointing earnings and the increased probability of higher corporate taxes.
Earnings from META, QCOM, and others disappointed and that’s reversing some of Wednesday’s tech-driven gains.
Senate Democrats agreed on a smaller Build Back Better bill that includes some corporate tax increases, although it’s still not clear when this becomes law.
Today will be a busy day from a data and earnings standpoint. Economically, Jobless Claims (E: 249K) is the key report and if it moves considerably above 250k that will signal further deterioration in the labor market. We also get Preliminary Q2 GDP (E: 0.5%) and as we said yesterday, don’t be shocked if it’s negative and you hear a lot of recession commentary.
On the earnings front, today is an important day and the key reports will be: PFE ($1.72), MA ($2.36), AAPL ($1.14), AMZN ($0.15), INTC ($0.69).
What’s in Today’s Report:
Stock futures are solidly higher this morning as quarterly earnings results from tech giants MSFT and GOOGL were both well received by investors after the close yesterday while investor focus shifts to the Fed today.
This morning, economic data will be in focus early with Durable Goods Orders (E: -0.5%), International Trade in Goods (-$103.2B), and Pending Home Sales (-1.0%) all due out by 10:00 a.m. ET.
From there, expect price action to slow considerably as focus turns to the Fed with the FOMC Meeting Announcement at 2:00 p.m. ET followed by the Fed Chair Press Conference at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Markets have priced in a 75% chance of a 75 basis point hike today while no changes to forward-guidance are expected so any variance from those expectations could result in sizeable moves in the market this afternoon.
Finally, earnings season remains in full swing with SHOP ($0.03), TMUS ($0.41), HLT ($1.06), SHW ($2.81) reporting ahead of the bell and META ($2.51), F ($0.43), and QCOM ($2.86) releasing results after the close. Any of those reports could lead to sector specific volatility despite the Fed today.
What’s in Today’s Report:
Futures are modestly higher as markets bounce from Friday’s declines, following a quiet weekend and as investors look forward to numerous important catalysts this week.
Chinese authorities are considering some restrictions on movement in Shanghai as COVID cases rise, but are still resisting broad lockdowns (for now).
Economically, German Ifo Business Expectations declined further (80.3 vs. (E) 83.3).
Today there’s only one notable economic report, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (E: 0.05), and markets will want to see stability here following last week’s disappointing data. If this number is surprisingly weak (like the PMIs last Thursday/Friday) then that will likely weigh on stocks as recession fears grow.
Earnings season continues and this will be a very busy and important week for results. Some earnings we’ll be watching today include: WHR ($5.22), NXPI ($3.39), and LOGI ($3.39).
What’s in Today’s Report:
Stock futures are modestly lower thanks to some hawkish Fed chatter and another hot inflation print in Europe.
Economically, Spanish CPI jumped to 10.2% vs. (E) 9.2% in June, up from 8.5% in May suggesting inflation has not yet peaked, at least in parts of Europe.
Domestically, the Fed’s Mester reiterated that a 75 bp hike is likely in July given elevated consumer inflation expectations.
Today, there is one economic report to watch early: Final Q1 GDP (E: -1.4%) and investors would like to see the headline at least hold unchanged from the previous revision (if not get revised higher) before focus turns to several global central bankers speaking at an ECB Forum including Fed Chair Powell at 9:00 a.m. ET.
If the discussion takes on a more hawkish tone or there is any sign the market is losing confidence in the Fed (which would be evident in the bond markets) then yesterday’s selling pressure could continue.
What’s in Today’s Report:
Futures are moderately lower following underwhelming earnings and guidance from AMZN and AAPL.
AMZN results underwhelmed the street (especially margins) while APPL beat earnings but had cautious guidance for Q2 based on supply chain issues.
Economically, inflation pressures remained high as core EU HICP (their CPI) rose 3.5% yoy vs. (E) 3.1%.
Today focus will be on inflation as we get two important readings: Core PCE Price Index (E: 0.3%, 5.3%) and the Employment Cost Index (E: 1.1%). Markets will want to see the actual numbers miss estimates, and in doing so further hint at a peak of inflation. If the opposite happens (the numbers are hotter than estimates) that will further pressure stocks. We also get Consumer Sentiment (E: 65.6) and the Inflation Expectations sub-index will be watched closely.
On the earnings front, some important results today include: XOM ( $2.25), CVX ($3.44), CL ($0.74).