Economic Calendar & Watch Lists 8/5/2016

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Friday, August 5, 2016

 

Economic Calendar & Watch Lists

 

Morning Notes

US Futures are tracking slightly higher this morning along with European stocks as renewed speculation that global banks will continue and potentially increase stimulus measures to support the global economy. Asian stocks closed mixed.

 

Technicals

SPY85

The SPY has attempted to break out of the recent consolidation but reclaimed that consolidation range during yesterday’s session which may suggest further consolidation and potentially higher prices. Support will lie at the low of yesterday’s range at $215.83, followed by $215.13 and $214.57. Resistance will lie at the high of yesterday’s range at $216.78, followed closely by $216.83, the $217.30 pivot, and all time highs at $217.65.

Small Cap Watch List

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**Others On Watch**

 

Economic Calendar

8:30 July non-farm payrolls expected +180,000

8:30 July avg hourly earnings expected +0.2% m/m and +2.6% y/y

8:30 Jun trade balance expected -$43.0B

2:00 Jun consumer credit expected +16.0B

 

Notable Earnings Before Open

NONE

 

Notable Earnings After Close

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