Andre Bakhos
Andre Bakhos
bank earnings economic few interest points
Considering that it's a bank holiday, there are no earnings and no economic numbers, Dell could be one of the few points of interest today.
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The report may give a reading on the economy and, bottom line, what may happen with interest rates. We are also coming from several days of declines, so a benign report may help boost stocks today.
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For the most part, Christmas is here and everyone is taking a well-deserved break, including Wall Street. Unless there's a significant deviation from expectations on the economic data, I'd be surprised if the market closed more than 30 points either way.
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If crude oil prices hit $60 a barrel, that's going to stir up old fears of higher energy prices and revive worries about their impact on consumer spending. The $60 dollar level is a key psychological barrier.
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The market has been hungry for some semblance of a positive trend, and it appears that one is developing.
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The market is apprehensive and hesitant in its conviction, waiting for clearer earnings direction from perceived market leaders.