China’s real GDP grew 4.6% year over year in the first nine months of 2026. High-tech manufacturing, retail spending and goods exports grew at different rates, offering three ways to assess how demand could shape the next phase of growth. National Bureau of Statistics GDP release and nine-month economic release. China’s economy by the numbers … [Read more...] about China’s Economy in 2026: Growth, Trade and Three Demand Scenarios
Stock futures mixed ahead of ADP, CPI and $42B 10-year Treasury auction — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261110
U.S. futures are mixed Tuesday ahead of ADP at 8:15 ET, CPI at 8:30 ET and a $42B 10-year auction at 13:00 ET; Nasdaq's medium trend remains bearish. Fundamentals: Mixed U.S. futures frame Tuesday's agenda: ADP employment at 8:15 ET, CPI at 8:30 ET and a $42B 10-year Treasury auction at 13:00 ET. Fed speeches follow from Bowman at 15:30 ET and Paulson at 18:30 ET, with … [Read more...] about Stock futures mixed ahead of ADP, CPI and $42B 10-year Treasury auction — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261110
Stocks’ Near-Term Ratings Are Bullish Daily but Mixed Weekly — HTF Technicals 20261110
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are bullish near term on daily charts, as are gold and Treasury bonds; crude oil is bearish near and medium term. Technicals: S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures have bullish near-term but bearish medium-term daily ratings; weekly near-term ratings are neutral and bearish, respectively. Dow futures are bullish across all daily and weekly horizons. … [Read more...] about Stocks’ Near-Term Ratings Are Bullish Daily but Mixed Weekly — HTF Technicals 20261110
October 2026 U.S. Jobs Report: Private Payrolls Rise, Real Pay Barely Moves
U.S. private payrolls averaged 621,000 more jobs in January–October 2026 than in the same months of 2025, while government payrolls averaged 208,000 fewer. October extended the private-sector gains. It also showed a rebound in jobs and purchasing power among workers outside the production and nonsupervisory group, a pattern worth following into the next reports. Pay tells a … [Read more...] about October 2026 U.S. Jobs Report: Private Payrolls Rise, Real Pay Barely Moves
Stocks Up, Tech Up, Oil Up, Gold Up, Bonds Down — NYSE Close Market Roundup 20261109
Monday, 2026-11-09: 8 of 9 ETFs advanced from the open and 1 declined. Strongest open-to-close performance: QQQ +2.52%; weakest: TLT -0.36%. Monday’s Fed speeches and Treasury auctions accompanied stock and tech gains from the open; Nasdaq trends stayed bearish ahead of tomorrow’s CPI. Fundamentals: Monday’s agenda featured Fed speeches, bill auctions at 11:30 a.m. ET and a $58 … [Read more...] about Stocks Up, Tech Up, Oil Up, Gold Up, Bonds Down — NYSE Close Market Roundup 20261109
Stock futures fall ahead of Fed remarks, Treasury auctions; MARA earnings after close — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261109
Monday's bearish stock futures face Fed remarks, Treasury auctions at 11:30 a.m./1 p.m. ET and MARA earnings after the close; Nvidia weakens, oil falls. Fundamentals: Monday's cautious, tech-focused setup includes Fed speeches from Bowman at 8:40 a.m., Goolsbee at 10 a.m. and Barkin at 12:15 p.m. ET. Treasury auctions bring $95B of 13-week and $82B of 26-week bills at … [Read more...] about Stock futures fall ahead of Fed remarks, Treasury auctions; MARA earnings after close — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261109
Stocks Bearish Near and medium Term on Daily Charts, Bullish far Term Weekly — HTF Technicals 20261109
S&P 500, Nasdaq and oil futures are bearish near and medium term on daily charts; gold and Treasury bonds have bullish daily near-term ratings. Technicals: S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures carry bearish daily short- and medium-term ratings but bullish weekly far-term ratings. Apple and Amazon are bullish across all daily horizons. Crude oil is bearish near and medium term on … [Read more...] about Stocks Bearish Near and medium Term on Daily Charts, Bullish far Term Weekly — HTF Technicals 20261109
Stocks carry near-term weakness into Fed speeches, inflation data and Treasury auctions — Week Ahead 202646
Monday’s Fed speeches and 1 p.m. ET Treasury note auction open the week as stock futures show bearish near-term trends within bullish weekly structures. Fundamentals: Monday opens the coming week with Fed speeches at 8:40 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. ET, bill auctions at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and a three-year note auction at 1 p.m. Tuesday’s CPI and Friday’s PPI are due at … [Read more...] about Stocks carry near-term weakness into Fed speeches, inflation data and Treasury auctions — Week Ahead 202646
Stocks' Bearish Daily Ratings Contrast With Bullish far-Term Weekly Ratings — HTF Technicals 20261108
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures have bearish daily near-term ratings, as does oil; gold is neutral and Treasury bonds are bullish on the same basis. Technicals: S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures have bearish short- and medium-term daily ratings, but bullish far-term weekly ratings. Crude oil is bearish near and medium term on daily charts, with a bullish far-term rating. Gold’s … [Read more...] about Stocks' Bearish Daily Ratings Contrast With Bullish far-Term Weekly Ratings — HTF Technicals 20261108
Stocks Down, Tech Down, Oil Down, Gold Up, Bonds Up — Market Recap 2026-W45
Week beginning Monday, 2026-11-02: 2 of 9 ETFs advanced from the week's open and 7 declined. Strongest open-to-close performance: GLD +2.98%; weakest: USO -6.96%. Technology-led selling left equities lower for the week despite intermittent rebounds. QQQ fell 4.98% and SPY lost 2.70%, while DIA declined a milder 0.95%. Concerns about AI spending, profitability and … [Read more...] about Stocks Down, Tech Down, Oil Down, Gold Up, Bonds Up — Market Recap 2026-W45
Stocks Up, Tech Down, Oil Up, Gold Up, Bonds Up — NYSE Close Market Roundup 20261106
Friday, 2026-11-06: 8 of 9 ETFs advanced from the open and 1 declined. Strongest open-to-close performance: GLD +0.83%; weakest: QQQ -0.34%. Stocks rebounded Friday from prior closes, but tech slipped from the open. Oil, gold and bonds rose from their opens; equity trends stayed bearish. Fundamentals: Stocks rose at Friday’s close as dip buying lifted technology shares after … [Read more...] about Stocks Up, Tech Down, Oil Up, Gold Up, Bonds Up — NYSE Close Market Roundup 20261106
Stocks Rise Ahead of Jobs, Wages and Sentiment Reports After Tech Rout — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261106
Friday brings jobs and wages at 8:30 a.m. ET and sentiment at 10 a.m. ET as S&P 500 futures rise 0.6%, with near-term trends bearish after a tech rout. Fundamentals: Friday brings U.S. payrolls, wages and unemployment at 8:30 a.m. ET, followed by preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment and inflation expectations at 10 a.m. ET. S&P 500 futures rebounded … [Read more...] about Stocks Rise Ahead of Jobs, Wages and Sentiment Reports After Tech Rout — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261106
Stocks Show Daily and Weekly Bearish Ratings Despite Bullish Weekly far-Term Ratings — HTF Technicals 20261106
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are daily short- and medium-term bearish; crude oil is weekly bullish across horizons, while gold is daily near-term bullish. Technicals: S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures have bearish short- and medium-term ratings on both daily and weekly charts, but weekly far-term ratings remain bullish. Crude oil is bullish across weekly horizons despite … [Read more...] about Stocks Show Daily and Weekly Bearish Ratings Despite Bullish Weekly far-Term Ratings — HTF Technicals 20261106
Employment Situation: Nonfarm Payrolls — October 2026
In a market with frayed nerves, employment deserves a calm reading. The number of people working matters; so does the purchasing power of their pay. October’s claims evidence points to stability rather than a sudden deterioration. But assessing the monetary side requires particular care because the 2025 shutdown left gaps in the inflation comparison base. For the … [Read more...] about Employment Situation: Nonfarm Payrolls — October 2026
Stocks Down, Tech Down, Oil Up, Gold Down, Bonds Up — NYSE Close Market Roundup 20261105
Thursday, 2026-11-05: 2 of 9 ETFs advanced from the open and 7 declined. Strongest open-to-close performance: USO +0.73%; weakest: QQQ -5.28%. Stocks sank Thursday on AI buildout concerns after jobless claims; Microchip earnings were due after the close, ahead of tomorrow's Friday jobs report. Fundamentals: Stocks closed lower Thursday as concerns about post-election … [Read more...] about Stocks Down, Tech Down, Oil Up, Gold Down, Bonds Up — NYSE Close Market Roundup 20261105
Stock futures mixed ahead of jobless claims and Microchip Technology earnings after close — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261105
Ahead of Thursday's 8:30 ET jobless claims and Microchip Technology earnings after close, Dow futures rise while Nasdaq futures weaken amid chip pressure. Fundamentals: Thursday brings U.S. jobless claims at 8:30 ET and Microchip Technology earnings after the close, with index futures mixed following the midterm rally. Dow futures rose about 0.61%, S&P 500 futures were … [Read more...] about Stock futures mixed ahead of jobless claims and Microchip Technology earnings after close — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261105
Stocks Diverge as S&P 500 Stays Bullish, Tech Bearish Near and medium Term — HTF Technicals 20261105
S&P 500 futures are bullish across daily and weekly horizons; Nasdaq and oil are bearish short/medium term. Gold is daily near-term bullish. Technicals: S&P 500 futures rate bullish across all daily and weekly horizons, while Nasdaq 100 futures are bearish short- and medium-term on both charts. Crude oil shares those bearish ratings but is far-term bullish; natural gas … [Read more...] about Stocks Diverge as S&P 500 Stays Bullish, Tech Bearish Near and medium Term — HTF Technicals 20261105
Stocks Up, Tech Up, Oil Down, Gold Up, Bonds Up — NYSE Close Market Roundup 20261104
Wednesday, 2026-11-04: 6 of 9 ETFs advanced from the open and 3 declined. Strongest open-to-close performance: IBIT +2.44%; weakest: USO -5.10%. Stocks and tech gained in the November 4 session, but Nasdaq trends stayed bearish. Oil slid 5.10%, while gold and far-term Treasury ETFs advanced. Fundamentals: U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday as reduced election uncertainty and … [Read more...] about Stocks Up, Tech Up, Oil Down, Gold Up, Bonds Up — NYSE Close Market Roundup 20261104
Stocks retain bearish trends ahead of ISM Services, crude inventories and RIOT premarket earnings — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261104
Ahead of ISM Services (10:00 ET), crude inventories (10:30 ET) and RIOT earnings before open, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures retain bearish daily trends. Fundamentals: Wednesday’s agenda features ISM Services PMI at 10:00 ET and crude oil inventories at 10:30 ET. U.S. stocks recovered early losses after Democrats won both chambers of Congress, while AI and policy-sensitive … [Read more...] about Stocks retain bearish trends ahead of ISM Services, crude inventories and RIOT premarket earnings — NYSE Open Market Radar 20261104
Stocks and Tech Bearish on Near-Term Daily Charts; German Stocks Bullish Daily and Weekly — HTF Technicals 20261104
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rate bearish near term on daily charts; crude shares that rating, while Treasury bonds rate bullish over the same horizon. Technicals: S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures have bearish near-term daily ratings, while DAX futures are bullish across daily and weekly horizons. Crude oil is bearish near and medium term on daily charts. Gold is neutral near … [Read more...] about Stocks and Tech Bearish on Near-Term Daily Charts; German Stocks Bullish Daily and Weekly — HTF Technicals 20261104