S&P Futures are displaying slight gains after yesterday sell-off. Markets are showing concerns with elevated premiums in tech stocks and President Trumps economic agenda / tariff action. Delta Airlines cut their Q1 guidance and indicated the reduction in consumer and corporate confidence caused by macro uncertainty. President Trump is scheduled to meet with the CEO's of CSCO, JPM & C today. Congress may vote on the Continuing Resolution bill today; passage of the bill remains challenged ...
Mar 11, 2025•20 min•Ep 1123•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are falling this morning as markets fade Friday's positive comments on the economy from Fed Chair Powell. In an interview over the weekend, President Trump said the economy faces a period of transition and did not rule out a recession. Economic data out of China over the weekend came in weak. Inflation data is on tap this week with report on CPI & PPI due out. Congress is working on a bill to avoid a government shutdown later this week. On the earning front reports are due ou...
Mar 10, 2025•17 min•Ep 1122•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are positive this morning ahead of today's Non-Farms Payrolls report this morning. President Trump is holding a Crypto Summit at the White House today, last night he signed off on the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak today. Tariff news continues to dominate the sentiment, markets react negatively to uncertainty and tariff process has been highly chaotic. On the earning front, AVGO, GAP and GWRE are higher after their releases....
Mar 07, 2025•19 min•Ep 1121•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are displaying a strong move to the downside this morning with the focus on employment data and trade policy. Employment data trends have been weakening and todays Jobless claims report will be a key data point ahead of tomorrow's Non-Farms Payrolls report. Tariff news continues to move markets. President Trump's decision for a one-month reprieve on auto tariffs is a minor move considering that his administration has tariff action plans on every trading partner / product category...
Mar 06, 2025•21 min•Ep 1120•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are moving higher this morning as Commerce Sec indicated that the Trump Administration may announce a tariff reduction on Canada and Mexico today. European markets are displaying a strong upside move on new spending plans out of Germany. China talked stimulus action in the Two Sessions meeting. Trumps address to a joint session of Congress did not provide any new details of his economic plan and did not indicate a possible tariff reduction announcement on Canada and Mexico. CRWD ...
Mar 05, 2025•19 min•Ep 1119•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are cautiously lower this morning as President Trump's trade tariffs go into effect. China and Canada have already responded by slapping tariffs on U.S. goods, and Mexico is expected to do the same. Shares of WBA are higher this morning on reports of a pending buyout deal. HON is said to be close to a $2.2B deal for Syndyne. Target released better than expected earnings this morning. After the bell today CRWD, FLUT, ROST & BOX are set to report. RFK jr is shaking up the commi...
Mar 04, 2025•23 min•Ep 1118•Transcript available on Metacast S&P 500 Futures are moving higher this morning as we start a new month and a new week. Markets are awaiting the latest announcements when it comes to possible Trump tariffs. Investors also prepare for a big week of retail earnings including releases from #TGT, #JWN, #ROST and #ANF. One key economic report due out today after the opening bell.
Mar 03, 2025•14 min•Ep 1117•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are cautiously higher this morning as global markets weaken due to policy uncertainty as President Trump continues his tariff rhetoric. Before the bell today, the PCE data is due out, which is a key inflation indicator. At 1:00 pm ET, President Trump will hold a press conference with Ukraine President Zelensky. On the earnings front, ASDK & ESTC reports were positive, DELL & HP were okay, however NTAP's was negative. Next week there are a host of retailers set to report e...
Feb 28, 2025•21 min•Ep 1116•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are once again displaying strong gains in the pre-market. Nvidia delivered a strong earnings report and is moving higher, report did indicate some weakness in margins. President Trump issued a warning on EU tariffs, specifically on autos. There are media reports suggesting that the EU and India are working towards concession to avoid the tariff action. Therre are a host of economic report this morning with Jobless claims and Durable Goods Order in focus. Aside for NVDA positive e...
Feb 27, 2025•17 min•Ep 1115•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are displaying strong gains this morning as the market react to earnings reports and a lessening of geopolitical tensions. On the earnings front AXON, INTU & WDAY all delivered positive results last night. BUD & LOW are higher this morning after earnings. Geopolitical tensions are falling as the U.S. and Ukraine will soon be signing a mineral rights for security guarantees agreement. The House passed a blueprint for its reconciliation bill overnight. President Trump is sc...
Feb 26, 2025•19 min•Ep 1114•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are weakening this morning on cautious sentiment. President Trump indicated that he is moving forward with tariffs on Mexico & Canada. Later this morning the Conference Board will be updating the market on Consumer Sentiment. Friday U of M data indicated eroding sentiment due to trade policy. HD is falling due to forward guidance in its earnings release. TSLA is lower as EU January sales data came in weak. Tech stocks are in the red on talk of additional export restrictions t...
Feb 25, 2025•18 min•Ep 1113•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are moving higher in a rebound from Friday's sell-off. The weakness on Friday was due to growth concerns as policy changes in Washington created weakness in sentiment data. President Trump is meeting with the French President today at 12:20 pm and a press conference is scheduled for 2:00 pm. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordon is demanding clarification on the enforcement of the E.U.'s Digital Services Act which appear to focus on U.S. companies. Key earnings reports due out this we...
Feb 24, 2025•14 min•Ep 1112•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are flat to high on limited volatility this morning. Chinese retailers are displaying strong gains on BABA eps results and AI strategy. SFM, DBX & PODD are all lower after earnings releases overnight. Next week earnings reports are due out from DPZ, HD, INTU, LOW, TJX, SNOW, CRM & NVDA. The Senate passed a budget blueprint overnight, the bill still faces a roadblock in Congress. Troubled Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is looking for a new partner, TSLA is being floated ...
Feb 21, 2025•21 min•Ep 1111•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are moving lower this morning as markets continue to adjust to President Trumps agenda. President Trump signed an Executive Order for a massive regulatory review and indicted that a trade deal with China is possible. Meanwhile the Defense Secretary tells Pentagon to plan for 8% budget cuts. Dometic political risks may start to weigh on the markets in the coming weeks as there are multiple sources of concerns including tariff risks, the reconciliation bill and the debt ceiling neg...
Feb 20, 2025•20 min•Ep 1110•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are moving higher this morning ahead of the release of housing data before the opening bell this morning. The Fed will be releasing its meeting minutes this afternoon. President Trump continues to restate the possibility of tariffs on autos, pharma and semiconductors. He also indicated that he will likely meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss a settlement on the Ukraine war before the end of February. Earnings reports are due out tomorrow morning from WMT, BABA, NTES & BIRK....
Feb 19, 2025•16 min•Ep 1109•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are moving higher this morning as markets pay attention to Russia Ukraine peace talks. Tariff news will likely be on the back burner for the next month. Earnings will be a key focus for the market this week. After the bell today, ANET, OXY, IFF, TOL & FOUR are due to report. On Wednesday morning watch for reports from ADI, WING, ETSY & WIX. Takeover speculation has shares of INTC moving higher. President Trump remains in Mar-a-Lago today and is expected to sign an Executi...
Feb 18, 2025•18 min•Ep 1108•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are trading slightly lower this morning with the pause in implementations of tariffs remaining the key headline. The key here is that it allows countries the opportunity to negotiate trade barriers ahead of any tariff action being implemented. Later this morning there are economic reports on Retail Sales and Industrial Production. ABNB, DKNG, FROG, GT, ROKU & WYNN are all higher after releasing their earnings reports. Monday is a holiday, on Tuesday morning watch for earnings...
Feb 14, 2025•16 min•Ep 1107•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are trading flat to higher this morning as market react to a slew of earnings reports. APP, BROS, CSCO, HOOD, HUBS & MGM are all higher after their reports. After the bell today AMAT, PANW, ABNB, COIN, DKNG, GDDY, ROKU & WYNN are set to report. President Trump is meeting with India's Prime Minister today and is expected to make an announcement on reciprocal tariffs today. There are two key economic reports due out today, Jobless Claims and PPI. The senate votes today on R...
Feb 13, 2025•20 min•Ep 1106•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are trading lower this morning with the markets in a holding pattern ahead of this morning CPI report. President Trump is expected to make an announcement today on tariffs and he is likely to use a 1930's trade law as the basis for reciprocal U.S. tariffs. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will be continuing his testimony on Capitol Hill today. Earning beats this morning from BIIB, CVS & GNRC and last night from GILD, DASH, & AIG shares are trading higher. After the bell today C...
Feb 12, 2025•19 min•Ep 1105•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as President Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. He also signed an Executive Order which is directing the DOJ to pause enforcement on a law that prohibits U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials. Bond yields are moving higher as Fed Chairman Powell begins two days of testimony on Capitol Hill today. NVS to buy Anthos Therapeutics from Blackstone for $3.1B. Elon Musk makes a bid for Open AI which was immediately rejected. Preside...
Feb 11, 2025•16 min•Ep 1104•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are trading higher this morning. President Trump is expected to announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum today. On Tuesday or Wednesday he is expected to announce reciprocal tariffs on unnamed countries. President Trump is meeting with the Prime Minster of India this week; trade issues are expected to be discussed. Fed Chairman Powell will be speaking on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and Wednesday. Markets will be reacting on inflation data this week with the release of CPI and PPI d...
Feb 10, 2025•17 min•Ep 1103•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are flat to higher as markets awaits the Non-Farms Payrolls data. AMZN released positive earnings last night, stock is lower due to guidance coming in below expectations mainly due to the stronger dollar. AFRM, EXPE, HLT, PINS & TTWO are all moving higher after their announcements. President Trump is meeting with the Prime Minster of Japan today, markets are expecting news of a Trump call with China's President XI. This morning markets will likely react to the Non- Farms Payr...
Feb 07, 2025•18 min•Ep 1102•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are flat to higher. Last night's earnings reports were not impressive, QCOM, ARM, F & SWKS are all moving lower after their announcements. Trade tensions and the lawmaker's action on the budget reconciliation bill will continue to poise risk for the markets. HON announced that it will be splitting up into 3 separate companies. This morning markets will likely react to economic reports on Preliminary Productivity and Costs for 4Q and the Weekly Jobless Claims data. Oil prices ...
Feb 06, 2025•18 min•Ep 1101•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are moving lower this morning as tech earnings disappoint and the sector is seen as being caught up in Trump's trade war. Chinese regulators are said to be reviewing the business practices of major tech firms (AAPL, GOOG, INTC & NVDA). The U.S Postal Service has suspended the acceptance of inbound parcels from China which is causing weakness in Chinese retailors. Talks are expected between Trump & XI in the coming days. GOOG, AMD, MDLZ & UBER are lower after earnings ...
Feb 05, 2025•23 min•Ep 1100•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are showing weakness this morning with as trade tension remains the key narrative. China responded to Trump's tariffs with a series of retaliatory measures. China's regulatory body said it would begin an antitrust investigation into Google over alleged anti-competitive market behavior. Talks are expected between Trump & XI in the coming days. After the bell today watch for earnings from AMD, AMGN GOOG, & SNAP. Two economic reports out today, the JOLT's report and Factory ...
Feb 04, 2025•16 min•Ep 1099•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are falling along with global markets. President Trump's announcement of tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China is seen as inflationary, and concerns of a trade war are escalating. Auto stocks are being hit hard as they play a key role in the automobile supply chains. Canada has already hit back with tariff on U.S goods, Mexico and China have indicated that they will soon be reacting to Trumps tariff action. After the bell today watch for earnings from PLTR, NXPI, CLX & RMBS. ...
Feb 03, 2025•21 min•Ep 1098•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are showing gains this morning due to another round of tech earnings. AAPL, V, KLAC & INTC are higher after earnings reports. Next week we have earnings reports from PLTR, PFE PEP MRK, AMGN, AMD, GOOG, DIS UBER QCOM BABA HON & AMZN. President Trump is expected to announce tariffs on Canada and Mexico tomorrow. Commodity-related stocks are in focus today. Before the opening bell today, the personal-consumption expenditures price index is due out. European markets are sligh...
Jan 31, 2025•19 min•Ep 1097•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are showing gains this morning as earnings roll in. IBM, TSLA & META are higher after earnings reports. After the bell today INTL, KLAC, V & AAPL are scheduled to report. Fed indicates that they are in no rush to cut rates and remains data dependent, a march cut appears unlikely at this time. GDP & Jobless Claims reports are the key economic reports for this morning. Banks, Semis and retail sectors are displaying positive action in the pre-market. European markets are...
Jan 30, 2025•22 min•Ep 1096•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are trading modestly higher with earnings and a Fed announcement in focus. ASML, TMUS, ADP GD GLW SBUX & FFIV are higher after earnings reports. After the bell today MSFT, TLSA and META are scheduled to report. An Fed announcement is due today, no changes in interest rates are expected. Powell press conference will likely create some volatility. The White House said Tuesday that President Trump still plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday. Drug sector on wat...
Jan 29, 2025•19 min•Ep 1095•Transcript available on Metacast S&P Futures are trading higher as tech stocks are showing gains as yesterday's selling pressure appear to be overdone. Markets are indicating that the DeepSeek news is unlikely to cause a major change in CapEx spending. Moves like yesterday are rarely limited to a single session. Drug stocks are lower this morning as Trump talked tariffs on pharma industry and ahead of the RKF jr. nomination process. Trump also indicated the MSFT is a potential bidder for TikToc. On the earnings from RCL &am...
Jan 28, 2025•21 min•Ep 1094•Transcript available on Metacast 
