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S&P Futures are slightly higher with this morning with semiconductor stock leading the move. MU is scheduled to release earnings next week. There are a host of earnings reports this morning, but none after the close. Multiple Cental Bank meetings today, The BOE is making an announcement at 7:00 am, the Swiss National bank lowered rates by 25 basis points this morning. Jobless claims will be a key focus this morning. In Europe, markets are positive with central bank meetings in focus. Oil prices are tick slightly lower, with stockpile data to be released after the opening bell.

S&P Futures are slightly higher with this morning report on Retail Sales in focus. Estimated are looking for a gain of 0.20 in May after a soft April reading. Statements from Fed officials on a possible December rate cut is helping tech stocks. Today the calendar is packed with a host of Fed speakers. LZN & LEN reported positive earnings last night, LEN's pricing margins were weaker than expected. Shares of Boeing are lower as the DOJ considers taking action, tomorrow the CEO is scheduled to appear before the Senate. In Europe, markets are positive with gains in banks, travel and tech. Oil prices are tick slightly lower, with this afternoon's stockpiles report in focus.

S&P Futures are showing signs of weakness as economic data out of China was mixed and a rally in European stocks is fading. There are a host of Central Bank meeting this week and tomorrow. Tuesdays Retail Sales report will be the key data point for this week. This afternoon we have earnings reports due out from LZB & LEN. Shares of Autodesk are higher as Starboard is said to have taken a position in the company. In Europe, markets are given back the strong open bell gains and are not mixed to higher. Oil prices are tick lower on economic reports from China.

S&P Futures are headed for a weaker opening this morning as markets in Europe slide. MSC Industrials issued a profit warning overnight, which is an indication of the state of growth in the economy. ADBE reported positive earnings overnight. ARM is being added to the NASD-100 index. Economic calendar is rather light this morning. In Europe, markets are lower as political concerns in France have indices non edge. Putin is said to have outlined conditions for peace talks with Ukraine which comes after G7 support yesterday. Oil prices have reversed course and are now trading higher.

S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning ahead of this mornings PPI report for May. President Biden is in Italy for the G7 summit, Ukraine, AI risks & migration issues being discussed. TSLA has its shareholder meeting after the bell where a vote is being held on Musk's $56B pay package. AVGO released positive earnings last night along with a 10 for 1 stocksplit news. In Europe, markets are lower as industrial output declines. Oil prices are falling as traders start to price in the unexpected rise in stockpiles data and the fed's projections on interest rates.

S&P Futures are slightly higher this morning as markets awaits this morning CPI release. Also, today there is the Fed announcement. The Fed has been very consistent with its guidance, but the Dot Plot data will likely be a source of volatility today. It is likely to move down to 2 rate cuts in 2024, markets would not be surprised if that figure comes in at 1 cut. Oracle delivered weaker than expected results last night, but their guidance is giving the stock a lift. Tesla's shareholder meeting it tomorrow where a vote will be held on Musk's pay package. In Europe, markets are showing gains, however, auto stocks are falling as the EU is moving forward with tariffs on Chinese EV vehicles. Oil prices are higher with multiple factors in play. API stockpiles data showed a draw, IEA raised its oil demand forecast and tensions in the Middle have elevated again.