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U.S. stock futures are lower:  Equity futures and Treasury prices are lower as euro zone inflation (May)  was higher than estimated at 8.1% versus 7.8%

U.S. stock futures are higher:   Futures markets are looking to a positive opening for equity markets, reflecting constructive earnings results from retailers

U.S. stock futures are lower:   FOMC minutes will be released today and may provide insight into interest rate policy and economic growth projections.  New home

U.S. stock futures are lower:  Following yesterday’s market rally, driven by the financial sector, which has been aided by the rising rates, equity future are

U.S. stock futures are higher:  Overall markets are trading firmer this morning after a volatile Friday trading session.  This coming week major retailers will

U.S. stock futures are higher:   China unexpectedly reduced key interest rates related to mortgages and this move is expected to buffer the real estate sector.

U.S. stock futures are lower:  Equity futures are trending lower this morning following yesterday’s sell off with fears of an economic slowdown and elevated

U.S. stock futures are lower:  The combination of higher interest rates and earnings issues related to the retail sector is edging equity futures down in

U.S. stock futures are higher:   Retail sales rose 0.9% last month compared to estimate of 1% and ex vehicles and gas the increase was 1% and above consensus of

U.S. stock futures are higher:  Equity futures have been fluctuating between positive and negative territory this morning following Friday’s strong close for

U.S. stock futures are higher:  All three major indexes are up this morning with the Nasdaq relatively higher.  Chairman Powell was confirmed by the Senate to a

U.S. stock futures are lower:  PPI y/y increased 11% versus 10.7% consensus and m/m was up 0.5% in line with estimates and both declined slightly versus the