Pre-opening Comments for Tuesday July 14th U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. SS&P 500 futures were down points at 8:35 AM EDT following release of the June U.S. Consumer Price Index at 8:30 AM EDT. June U.S. Consumer Price Index was expected to drop 0.2% versus a 0.5% increase in May. Actual was […]

Technical Notes Retail SPDRs (XRT) moved above $88.90 extending an intermediate uptrend. Exxon Mobil (XOM) a Dow Jones Industrial Average stock moved above $143.99 setting an intermediate uptrend. Trader’s Corner Equity Indices and Related ETFs Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for July 13th 2026 Green: Increase from previous day Red: Decrease from previous day Source for […]

Pre-opening Comments for Monday July 13th U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 31 points at 8:30 AM EDT. Futures responded to increasing military action between Iran and the United States around the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices responded to the news: WTI Crude oil was up $2.20 […]

Pre-opening Comments for Friday July 10th U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 2 points at 8:35 AM EDT The Canadian Dollar was unchanged at US70.69 cents following release of Canada’s June employment report at 8:30 AM EDT. Consensus called for a 10,000 increase in employment and a 6.6% […]

Pre-opening Comments for Thursday July 9th U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 21 points at 8:30 AM EDT. WTI Crude Oil added another $0.69 to $74.21 per barrel after U.S. forces conducted additional strikes on Iran. Levi Strauss (LEVI) dropped $1.27 to $23.10 despite reporting higher than consensus […]