This morning, Wall Street futures were positive as traders await key U.S. inflation data tomorrow. Major European markets were also higher in morning trading. TSX futures were up. Here’s what you need to know before stock markets open ⬇️
Wall Street futures were positive early Monday as traders await key U.S. inflation data tomorrow. Major European markets were also higher in morning trading. TSX futures were up.
“I believe that the latest market optimism could be explained by hope to see a second month of softening inflation in the U.S. at this week’s CPI release,” Swissquote senior analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya said. In this country, Statistics Canada will release fresh household debt figures for the second quarter before the start of trading.
In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei finished 1.16-per-cent higher. Markets in Hong Kong, China and South Korea were closed.Crude prices steadied as demand concerns amid recession worries and COVID-19 restrictions in China continue to temper sentiment. “With policymakers around the world still hawkish on interest rates, most notably in the US, and China locking down major cities in its zero-tolerance fight against COVID, the demand outlook is weakening.”Spot gold was up 0.4 per cent at US$1,722.79 per ounce by early Monday morning.The Canadian dollar was firmer, helped by improved risk sentiment in the broader market, while its U.S. counterpart traded near a two-week low against a group of currencies.
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