April 13 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session

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Holiday Radar

No U.S. market holidays pending in the next 7 days.

Earnings Radar

Monitoring for earnings releases by the Magnificent 7, AI-tech-related firms, and major financial institutions.

• MS Release: 2026-04-15 T:BMO
• BAC Release: 2026-04-15 T:BMO
• WFC Release: 2026-04-14 T:BMO
• C Release: 2026-04-14 T:BMO
• JPM Release: 2026-04-14 T:BMO
• GS Release: 2026-04-13 T:BMO

Earnings Summary and Market Conclusion:
Looking ahead to this earnings cycle, all major U.S. banks are scheduled to report before market open over the next three sessions, beginning with Goldman Sachs (GS) on April 13, followed by JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC) on April 14, and culminating with Bank of America (BAC) and Morgan Stanley (MS) on April 15. As these financial heavyweights kick off reporting season, their results will set the tone for broad index sentiment. Historically, surprises in bank earnings can trigger significant S&P and Dow futures volatility at the open, shaping intraday direction. However, momentum and participation may remain subdued ahead of these releases, as traders anticipate additional headline risk from upcoming results not only in financials but also from NVDA and the Mega Cap Growth (MAG7) tech stocks, particularly those in the AI sector. As a result, expect a holding pattern or tighter trading ranges until these high-impact releases provide further market clarity.

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EcoNews Radar U.S. Events

EcoNews Summary

• Tuesday 08:30 – USD Core PPI m/m, USD PPI m/m (High Impact): Producer price inflation data will provide critical insight into input costs for businesses. Readings above expectations can signal rising inflationary pressures, potentially impacting Fed rate expectations and triggering increased volatility across index futures.
• Wednesday 10:30 – USD Crude Oil Inventories (Low Impact): Inventory changes will be monitored for supply/demand imbalances; a sharp drawdown or build could influence oil prices. This matters as high oil prices can exacerbate inflation concerns, indirectly affecting equity indices.

EcoNews Conclusion

• Tuesday’s PPI releases are in focus as key inflation indicators with high market-moving potential. Elevated readings could fuel hawkish Fed sentiment.
• Oil inventory data on Wednesday can impact inflation outlook via energy costs. Any significant swing in oil prices due to this report may directly affect index futures performance.
• Market momentum and volume may slow in the days leading up to major events such as FOMC, CPI, PCE, GDP, and NFP.
• Any high oil prices can have a direct impact on the market due to inflation and geopolitical concerns.

Market News Summary

• Geopolitical Tensions Surge: Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel after U.S.-Iran peace talks broke down. The U.S. Navy is set to blockade Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, raising global supply concerns and adding significant volatility to energy markets.
• Stock Index Futures Under Pressure: Futures linked to major indices, including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, are pointing lower amid higher oil prices and heightened Middle East tensions. Asian and European equity markets opened the week with declines, reflecting a risk-off sentiment.
• Commodities Volatility: Gold and silver saw mixed movements. Gold weakened as the dollar strengthened, but ongoing inflation concerns and market uncertainty are keeping precious metals volatile. Oil and natural gas remain elevated on renewed supply shock worries.
• Fixed Income Response: U.S. Treasury yields are rising as surging oil prices rekindle inflation expectations.
• Earnings Season Begins: This week brings key earnings reports from major financial institutions, with expectations of “average” results. The S&P 500 remains above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages, but sentiment is cautious due to macro headwinds.
• Broader Equity Market Context: Some market participants note that fears around energy may have temporarily peaked, with the spread between Brent and WTI closely watched. Despite the spike in oil, broader market reactions have been more muted than during previous shocks.
• Sector Developments:
  • Energy: Oil giants face both external (geopolitical, supply) and internal (shareholder, policy) pressures.
  • REITs: Fading headwinds and potential catalysts highlight renewed interest in discounted real estate investments.
  • Hong Kong: Chinese firms are proceeding with large IPOs despite market turbulence.
• Market Sentiment: Investors are now recalibrating, with some viewing the current geopolitical shock as a potential opportunity amid broader market uncertainty and ongoing inflation risks.

News Conclusion

• The breakdown in U.S.-Iran talks and planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is driving dramatic increases in oil prices, increased market volatility, and a cautious tone for global equities at the start of earnings season.
• Despite a sharp uptick in energy prices and increased inflationary pressures, stock markets are responding with restraint rather than panic. The focus is shifting to how long these disruptions will last and their ultimate impact on broader risk assets.
• Treasury yields are rising, precious metals are volatile, and attention will remain on key earnings releases and evolving headlines from the Middle East for cues on near-term direction in futures and spot markets.

Market News Sentiment:

Market News Articles: 17

• Neutral: 41.18%
• Negative: 35.29%
• Positive: 23.53%

Sentiment Summary: Out of 17 market news articles, the breakdown is 41.18% neutral, 35.29% negative, and 23.53% positive.

Conclusion: The overall news sentiment is predominantly neutral, with a slightly higher proportion of negative articles compared to positive ones.

GLD,Gold Articles: 5

• Negative: 40.00%
• Positive: 40.00%
• Neutral: 20.00%

Sentiment Summary: Market news sentiment on GLD and gold is evenly split, with 40% of articles expressing positive views, 40% negative, and 20% neutral.

This indicates a balanced sentiment in recent news coverage, reflecting mixed market perspectives without a clear directional bias.

USO,Oil Articles: 10

• Positive: 50.00%
• Neutral: 30.00%
• Negative: 20.00%

Sentiment Summary: Of the 10 articles reviewed on USO and oil, 50% are positive, 30% are neutral, and 20% are negative.

This indicates that recent market news sentiment around USO and oil is predominantly positive, with a significant portion of neutral coverage and a smaller negative component.

Market Data Snapshot

ETF Snapshot of major stock market ETFs, Mag7, and others as of: April 13, 2026 07:16

• NVDA 188.63 Bullish 2.57%
• AMZN 238.38 Bullish 2.02%
• IBIT 41.56 Bullish 1.59%
• TSLA 348.95 Bullish 0.96%
• META 629.86 Bullish 0.23%
• QQQ 611.07 Bullish 0.14%
• AAPL 260.48 Bearish -0.00%
• SPY 679.46 Bearish -0.07%
• GLD 437.13 Bearish -0.18%
• GOOG 315.72 Bearish -0.21%
• TLT 86.49 Bearish -0.24%
• IWM 261.30 Bearish -0.25%
• IJH 70.45 Bearish -0.31%
• DIA 479.25 Bearish -0.55%
• MSFT 370.87 Bearish -0.59%
• USO 124.82 Bearish -1.69%

Higher Time Frame Analysis

Summary of the current state of US Indices Futures based on higher time-frame (HTF) technical analysis as of: 2026-04-13: 07:16 CT.

US Indices Futures

• ES Bullish short-term (WSFG/Swing Up), neutral intermediate/long-term (MSFG up, YSFG down), trading above NTZ center, resistance at 7092.75/7000-7100, support 6688.00/6527.25.
• NQ Short/intermediate-term bullish (WSFG/MSFG up, strong swing pivots), long-term neutral (YSFG down), resistance at 25426/26600, support at 24253.50/23017.50, volatility and recovery phase.
• YM Short-term bearish/neutral (below WSFG NTZ, swing down), intermediate-term bullish (MSFG up, HiLo up), long-term bearish (YSFG down), resistance near highs, support 45052/46883, corrective retracement.
• EMD Bullish across all timeframes (YSFG/MSFG/WSFG up, swing up), price above all NTZs and moving averages, resistance at recent highs, support at 3271.0/3424.6, no reversal signals.
• RTY Bullish intermediate/long-term (YSFG/MSFG up), short-term neutral (recent reversal, possible consolidation), swing high at 2618.1/2674.5, support at 2409.4/2538.1, trend remains up.
• FDAX Bullish short/intermediate-term (WSFG/MSFG up, swing up), long-term mixed (YSFG down on weekly, uptrend on MAs), recent resistance at 25854/24518, support at 22057/23399, ongoing recovery.

Overall State

• Short-Term: Bullish (neutral for YM, RTY short-term transition)
• Intermediate-Term: Bullish (neutral for ES, NQ, FDAX)
• Long-Term: Neutral to Bullish (bullish EMD/RTY, neutral ES/NQ, bearish YM/FDAX)

Conclusion

US Indices Futures show dominant bullish momentum short-term on ES, NQ, EMD, RTY, and FDAX per WSFG and swing pivots; YM and RTY exhibit transitional or neutral short-term structures. Intermediate-term is bullish for most, with MSFGs and intermediate pivots trending upward except neutral signals on ES, NQ, and FDAX reflecting recent transitions. Long-term outlooks remain mixed: EMD and RTY sustain bullish YSFG, while ES, NQ, YM, and FDAX remain neutral or bearish, with overhead resistance and price below yearly NTZ levels. Key benchmarks indicate strong underlying support from major moving averages on EMD and RTY; ES and NQ remain beneath YSFG/long-term resistance zones. Recent volatility is high, with active price expansions and mixed trade signals. The overall HTF context is one of bullish momentum in short and intermediate terms, while long-term structure remains mixed to bullish, with potential for continued range expansion as indices test year-to-date resistance zones.

Note: Intra-day counter-trend pullbacks or retracements may occur, HTF is context for informational usage and market structure. Glossary: Session Fib Grids periods of YSFG:’Yearly’, MSFG:’Monthly’, WSFG:’Weekly’

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