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Sectors

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

Markets and Economy

Stocks at 3-Month Lows Awaiting PCE, Job Openings

Blistering rallies in crude and yields sent the S&P 500 to its lowest close since November on Thursday. PCE and job openings data, along with sentiment, all are due today.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Soybeans traded higher on Thursday as traders anticipated higher demand for biofuels in the shadow of crude oil increases and geopolitical uncertainty.

Markets and Economy

Inflation Data, Easing Oil Price Give Stocks Boost

The January Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose in line with expectations, while two economic reports arrive after the open. Nvidia's tech conference starts Monday.

Markets and Economy

Crude Still in Control Ahead of Adobe Results, PCE

With PCE inflation data due Friday but little data today, focus could fixate on oil prices and the war. Adobe reports later, shifting attention to the sagging software sector.

Markets and Economy

Fed Watch: Can AI Productivity Gain Cut Inflation?

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh sees AI-fueled productivity keeping inflation down while also helping the economy grow. This theory isn't universally accepted, even at the Fed.

Markets and Economy

CPI Ahead, Oracle Tops Estimates, But Eyes on Oil

Investors wait for the February CPI this morning and mull stronger-than-expected earnings from Oracle, with eyes on crude oil as war news continues to drive trading.

Markets and Economy

Volatile Markets Keep Looking Toward Middle East

Though Wall Street embarked on a massive rebound yesterday, choppiness could remain a feature with crude oil elevated. Oracle reports later today and key CPI data comes tomorrow.

Markets and Economy

After Worst Week in Months, Oil's Influence is Key

Crude oil prices could continue calling the shots this week as war remains front and center. Last Friday's disappointing jobs report raises new economic questions as CPI looms.

International

Iran War: Potential Impact on Global Equities

If tensions de-escalate soon, there could be relatively little impact on international markets. However, risks will rise if global energy supplies face a prolonged disruption.

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