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U.S. stocks: Futures slip ahead of durable-goods data
Fed’s Lockhart due to speak, weekly jobless claims ahead
LONDON (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock futures ebbed lower Thursday ahead of a report likely to show a large drop for durable-goods orders.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJZ4, -0.01% slipped 9 points to 17,129 while those for the S&P 500 index SPZ4, -0.04% gave up 2.1 points to 1,988.90. Futures for the Nasdaq-100 index NDZ4, -0.11% lost 4.75 points to 4,083.
In addition to economic data, Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart will speak in what’s been busy week for Fed members making public appearances.
On Wednesday, investors welcomed dovish remarks by Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans and Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester. The S&P 500 SPX, +0.78% and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.90% logged their best one-day percentage gain in more than five weeks, with stocks also finding support after a stronger-than-expected report on new-home sales.
Bracing for data: August orders for U.S. durable goods, due from the Commerce Department at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, are expected to fall 17.3%. Such a drop would come after July’s nearly 23% leap, driven by new contracts for Boeing jets.
Excluding aircraft and automobiles, August durable-goods orders could come in higher by at least 1%. “With fears running rife that the Fed may act too hastily in hiking interest rates, if this number comes in below forecast then we could well see traders given the excuse to book profits off the back of yesterday’s gains,” said Joao Monteiro, analyst at Valutrades, in a note.
Also at 8:30 a.m., the Labor Department is expected to report weekly initial jobless claims edged slightly higher after falling 280,000 in the second week of September. Claims, which are a proxy for layoffs, are near the lowest level since early 2006.
Investors will then turn attention to Lockhart’s speech on the economic outlook to the Mississippi Council for Economic Education at 1:20 p.m. Eastern. Lockhart is a voting member of the Fed policy committee this year.
Stocks to watch: Jabil Circuit JBL, -0.10% shares rose 6.7% in premarket trade after the electronics manufacturer’s quarterly results and outlook topped Wall Street estimateslate Wednesday.
Publishing company Scholastic’s SCHL, +1.37% results are due ahead of the bell.
Apple AAPL, -0.87% shares were down 0.7% premarket. The company on Wednesday said it pulled an update to its iOS 8 operating system following reports about major update issues with from consumers.
Boston Scientific BSX, -0.16% was hit with a $308 million judgment in a royalty dispute, the medical device maker said Wednesday.
H.B. Fuller FUL, +0.37% slid more than 10% in late trade Wednesday after the paint, chemicals and adhesives company’s third-quarter earnings missed Wall Street expectations. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-slip-ahead-of-durable-goods-data-2014-09-25?link=MW_home_latest_news
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U.S. stocks rally, snap 3-day losing streak
S&P 500, Dow best gain in more than 5 weeks
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average recording their best one-day percentage gain in more than 5 weeks.
The rebound snapped a 3-day losing streak that has been blamed in part on worries about global growth and fighting in Iraq and Syria.
A stronger-than-expected report on new-home sales and dovish comments from two Federal Reserve officials, may have contributed to gains.
The S&P 500 SPX, +0.78% gained 15.63 points, or 0.9%, to 1,998.38. Broad-based gains were led by health care and consumer staples sectors.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.90% gained 155.02 points, or 0.9%, to 17,210.89, recovering some of the steep losses from the previous two sessions.
Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite COMP, +1.03% added 46.53 points, or 1.03%, to 4,555.22, while the small-cap Russell 2000 RUT, +0.86% — which has lagged behind the other indexes this month and this year — gained 8.9 points, or 0.8%, to 1,127.60. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-up-new-home-sales-on-deck-2014-09-24?link=MW_latest_news
Gold retreats as U.S. dollar strengthens
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold prices on Wednesday surrendered recent gains as the U.S. dollar gained against rivals on strong economic data.
Gold for December delivery GCZ4, -0.37% fell $2.50 higher to settle at $1,219.50 an ounce. December silver SIZ4, -0.70% fell 7 cents to $17.64 an ounce.
The ICE U.S. Dollar Index DXY, +0.38% which measures the greenback’s strength against six rival currencies, rose to 85.03 Wednesday from 84.66 late Tuesday. The greenback was bolstered by sales of new single-family homes which surged 18% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 504,000, the fastest pace in more than six years. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/distaste-for-equities-drives-gold-up-a-third-straight-session-2014-09-24?link=MW_latest_news
August new-home sales surge to six-year high
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Sales of new single-family homes surged 18% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 504,000, the fastest pace in more than six years, led by the West, according to government data released Wednesday. August's result beat forecasts from economists polled by MarketWatch, who had expected a sales rate of 426,000, compared with an originally estimated pace of 412,000 for July, and may ease some concerns about the recovery's performance. On Wednesday, the government upwardly revised July's sales pace to 427,000. The sales pace rose 50% in the West, 29% in the Northeast and 8% in the South. Meanwhile, the pace was unchanged in the Midwest. Economists warn against reading too much into a single month's report, noting that the volatile new-home sales series undergoes revisions. The median price of new homes in August rose to $275,600, up 8% from a year earlier. August's supply of new homes on the market fell to 4.8 months at the current sales pace from 5.6 months in July. New-home sales in August were up 33% from a year earlier. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/august-new-home-sales-surge-to-six-year-high-2014-09-24?link=MW_latest_news
U.S. stocks gain; new-home sales data on deck
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks rose Wednesday, as the S&P 500 recovered somewhat from a three-session losing streak that’s been blamed in part on worries about global growth and Mideast fighting.
Investors are on the lookout for a report on August new-home sales that’s expected to show a modest bump in new-home sales. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-up-new-home-sales-on-deck-2014-09-24
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The U.S. market is sending a worrisome signal on inflation
Market-implied inflation expectations hit 15-month low
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Investors are downgrading their expectations for inflation over the next half decade, sending a concerning signal about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery.
Market-implied inflation forecasts took a nose-dive after Federal Reserve policy members suggested a more aggressive timeline for hiking key short-term interest rates last Wednesday.
One of the more closely-watched gauges of consumer prices fell for the first time in 16 months, showing that the specter of inflation growth emerging during the second-quarter didn’t quite manifest. The annual rate came in at 1.7%.
A look at breakeven rates tells us a lot about where the markets think inflation is headed. The So-called breakeven rates are the difference between 5-year Treasury note 5_YEAR, +1.31% yields and 5-year Treasury inflation-protected security yields. The differential, representing the rate of inflation necessary for TIPS to outperform their nominal counterparts, acts as a rough gauge of where inflation might be headed over the coming five years.
Breakeven rates dropped to a 15-month low of 1.66% on Monday from 1.86% on Sept. 16. It was at 1.70% on Tuesday.
Most economists believe some level of inflation is important to a healthy economy. The U.S. central bank is targeting a 2% annual rise in consumer costs. The drop in market forecasts for inflation implies investors think the Fed will abandon that mandate and raise rates
“Part of the move in the market has been that fundamental story that maybe the Fed has a more hawkish reaction function than before. Part of it is positioning,” said Michael Pond, head of global inflation-linked research at Barclays.
If inflation goes by the wayside as the Fed exits its easy money policies, long-term rates like the benchmark 10-year Treasury note 10_YEAR, +0.59% yield would likely stay low even as short-term rates rise.
But markets could be overreacting. If inflation gauges rebound and market participants receive confirmation that the Fed is committed to hitting a healthy inflation level before raising rates, expectations could revert
“We think the underlying trend in inflation is higher and that we will move above 2% on core CPI,” Pond said. “We think the market is cheap from that perspective.”
For the sake of healthy inflations levels, let’s hope that’s the case. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-us-market-is-sending-a-worrisome-signal-on-inflation-2014-09-24
U.S. stocks: Futures up; new home sales on deck
Wall Street could be poised to break a string of losses
LONDON (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock futures indicated gains for Wall Street on Wednesday, with housing data expected to show a modest bump up in sales and investors on the lookout for hints about interest rates from two Federal Reserve members due to speak.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJZ4, +0.14% rose 20 points, or 0.1%, to 16,983, while those for the S&P 500 index SPZ4, +0.23% picked up 2.7 points, or 0.2%, to 1,974.90. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index NDZ4, +0.16% tacked on 1.7 points, or 0.1%, to 4,038,50.
A gain for Wall Street would break three straight sessions of losses. Stocks fell Tuesday as investors flocked to perceived safe-haven investments such as U.S. Treasurys on concerns about slowing global growth and escalating war in the Middle East. The S&P 500 SPX, -0.58% lost 0.6% Dow industrials DJIA, -0.68% gave up 0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite COMP, -0.42% declined 0.4%.
Data: At 10 a.m. Eastern, the U.S. Commerce Department will release its report on August new home sales. Analysts are looking for a modest gain to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 426,000. The pace of sales in July fell to a four-month low at 412,000.
Crédit Agricole expects August new home sales to have risen to a rate of 424,000 in the wake of strengthening confidence among home builders. The NAHB Housing Market Index in August held to a “healthy reading above 50,” and in particular, “sentiment improved in the Northeast and Midwest regions where sales have fallen over the past two months,” said Crédit Agricole economist Philippe Vilasboas in a note. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-up-new-home-sales-on-deck-2014-09-24
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Apple, GoPro rise, but broader techs add to losses
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Apple Inc. and GoPro Inc. were among the notable tech stocks to rise Tuesday, but the overall tech sector still found little in the way of upward momentum and added to the prior-day’s big losses by the time the market closed. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-and-netflix-among-gainers-as-tech-stocks-rise-2014-09-23
U.S. stocks fall for third straight session
10-year Treasury note yield falls; gold rises
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks declined for the third straight session on Tuesday as fears over global growth and escalating war in the Middle East sent investors scrambling for havens like U.S. Treasurys.
Equities in Europe were particularly hard hit, while the 10-year Treasury note yield fell 3 basis points to 2.53%.
Sentiment was hit by weak European data, which overshadowed better-than-expected Chinese manufacturing numbers. U.S. airstrikes in Syria on Monday evening against extremist fighters, known as the Islamic State, reminded traders of heightened geopolitical risks.
The S&P 500 SPX, -0.58% closed 11.52 points, or 0.6%, lower at 1,982.77. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.68% shed 116.68 points, or 0.7%, to 17,056.00. The Nasdaq Composite COMP, -0.42% dropped 19 points, or 0.4%, to 4,508.69.
Chris Gaffney, senior market strategist at EverBank Wealth Management, said mild weakness in stocks is not surprising after weak data from overseas, but remains optimistic in the longer term
“The environment for stocks remains favorable, as the Fed continues to stay accommodative. Earnings continue to increase and there is lack of alternatives. We expect stocks to finish the year higher,” said Gaffney.
“However, we believe the era of rising tides when all stocks were lifted is over and stock selection is more important,” he added. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-dip-on-mixed-bag-of-global-data-2014-09-23
Gold moves higher on soft dollar, equities
Gold rose on Tuesday as the dollar eased after comments from a New York Federal Reserve's official that any increase in interest rates should be done cautiously, while U.S. air strikes added to global tension and hence safe-asset demand.
New York Fed bank president William Dudley played down the importance of the various interest rate projections of Fed members released last week, which some in the market had taken as a signal of a hawkish turn.
Any increase in interest rates would hurt investment in non-interest-bearing assets such as bullion. http://www.cnbc.com/id/102023101
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Gold gains again as stocks wobble
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Gold prices gained ground on Tuesday, building on the prior session’s mild advance, while silver continued to struggle near levels not seen in four years. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gold-gains-again-as-stocks-wobble-2014-09-23?dist=beforebell
Airstrikes by U.S. and Allies Hit ISIS Targets in Syria
WASHINGTON — The United States and allies launched airstrikes against Sunni militants in Syria early Tuesday, unleashing a torrent of cruise missiles and precision-guided bombs from the air and sea on the militants’ de facto capital of Raqqa and along the porous Iraq border. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/23/world/middleeast/us-and-allies-hit-isis-targets-in-syria.html?_r=0
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China growth concerns weigh on U.S. stocks
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 falling by its largest margin in nearly seven weeks.
Investors turned skittish as they fretted about falling commodity prices and concerns about global growth.
A decline in economic activity in August, measured by Chicago Federal Reserve as well as a drop in existing-home sales contributed to the dour Wall Street mood.
The S&P 500 SPX, -0.80% closed 16.11 points, or 0.8%, lower at 1,994.29. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.62% dropped 107.06 points, or 0.6%, to 17,172.68. The Nasdaq Composite COMP, -1.14% fell 52.10 points, or 1.1%, to 4,527.69.
Randy Frederick, managing director for active trading and derivatives at Charles Schwab, said that market volatility is expected to rise in the next several weeks.
“The end of tapering in October will coincide with midterm elections, which is historically a volatile period for stocks. We would caution investors in the near term and hedge against 3%-5% pullback,” Frederick said.
Data released on Monday, shows U.S. economic activity was lackluster in August. Sales of existing homes unexpectedly declined in August, for the first time in five months, the National Association of Realtors reported Monday. NAR attributed the drop to fewer all-cash sales to investors. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-dip-as-china-rattles-traders-again-2014-09-22?link=MW_latest_news
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