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U.S. stock futures are lower:  390k positions were added in May compared to 325k consensus and the unemployment rate is unchanged at 3.6%.   The average hourly

U.S. stock futures are higher:  Global energy prices have eased in morning trading with OPEC and non-OPEC countries potentially pumping more crude oil to

U.S. stock futures are higher:  With the first day June, futures are in positive territory.  Treasury yields are inching up with the 10y yields at 2.87%

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