Understanding Why Stocks Rallied Part Two
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What’s in Today’s Report:
- Understanding Why Stocks Rallied Part Two (Visual Aid)
- EIA Analysis and Oil Market Update
Futures are little changed despite underwhelming earnings as markets further digest Tuesday’s rally. There was no notable economic data overnight.
CSCO (down 11%) and PANW (down 5%) both posted disappointing earnings although the positive macro news from earlier this week is helping markets stay buoyant.
Today we have several important economic reports as well as numerous Fed speakers. For the economic data, the key remains “Goldilocks” readings that aren’t so good it makes the market rethink dovish Fed expectations, yet not so bad it increases hard landing worries. Key reports today include Jobless Claims (E: 222K), Philly Fed (E: -11.0), and the Housing Market Index (E: 40) and close to in-line readings for each will help markets continue to hold Tuesdays’ gains.
On the Fed front, there are a slew of speakers today but the most important one is Williams (9:25 a.m. ET) because he’s part of Fed leadership. Don’t be surprised if Fed officials push back on the markets aggressively dovish expectations today but unless Williams comes out and says another rate hike is very possible, markets will likely ignore the rhetoric. The list of speakers today includes: Barr, Mester, Williams, Waller, and Cook.
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