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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.

S&P Futures are indicating a weaker opening this morning as caution appears to be dominating the markets sentiment. There are a number of upcoming catalysts that the markets are watching including the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision, CPI data and key economic data due out from China tomorrow. LLY is higher after receiving a positive panel review of its experimental Altizer's drug. AAPL is falling as momentum into its WWDC event fades. Israel's El Al is said to be in talks with BA to purchase 30 737 Max planes. In Europe, markets attempted a bounce back, but the early morning gains could not hold. Oil prices are giving back some of yesterdays gains ahead of this morning OPEC report.

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning as European election results and the pending Fed announcements has prices moving lower. CRWD, GDDY & KKR will be added to the S&P 500 on 6/24. NVDA is trading on a split adjusted basis this morning, share are slightly lower. Apple's World Wide Developers conference starts today. Moderna released positive phase 3 data on its Covid/Flu vaccine this morning. In the week ahead, watch for earnings announcements from CASY, ORCL, PLAY, AVGO, RH & ADBE. In Europe, markets are falling due to election results and France calling for snap elections. Oil prices are trading slightly higher this morning

S&P Futures are flat this morning as market wait for this morning's Non-Farm payrolls report which will likely determine the markets direction for the day. DOCU & MTN failed to impress on their earnings results last nights. After the bell today watch for earnings announcements from MTN & DOCU. The FTC is looking into MSFT deal with Inflection AI. In Europe, markets are falling as the anticipation of the ECB announcement is causing traders to fade their positions Oil prices are trading slightly higher with the Baker Hughes data due out later today.

S&P Futures are flat this morning as market wait for this morning's ECB announcements. The Bank of Canada yesterday issued a rate cut and said more cuts are likely needed. The key economic data point for today will be the Non-Farms Payrolls report. This morning there is positive action in SMAR & LULU after earnings last night. After the bell today watch for earnings announcements from MTN & DOCU. In Europe, markets are positive in anticipation of the ECB announcement. Oil prices are trading slightly higher on the expected rate cut from the ECB is helping to lift prices this morning.

S&P Futures are higher this morning with Central Bank meetings in focus. Bank of Canada is expected to lower rates today and the ECN is expected to do the same tomorrow. Today's key economic data point is the ADP Employment report due out before the opening bell. Markets are reacting positively to earnings last night from CRWD & HPE. DLTR said that they are considering spinning off Family Dollar. After the bell today watch for earnings announcements from Lululemon, Dollar Tree, Brown-Forman, and Campbell Soup. In Europe, markets are positive as economic data continues to show growth. Oil prices are trading slightly higher with the official stockpiles data schedule for release today.