Factory Orders

Futures Rise Reversing Monday Declines U.S. equity futures rose in early pre-market trade despite some worrisome economic data being released overnight globally. The Eurozone Unemployment Rate rose to a record 12 percent in March, in line with estimates but actually showing smaller than expected...

Futures Higher on Global Services Data U.S. equity futures rose in the pre-market after the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a new all time closing high and on the back of stronger than expected services PMIs around the world. Notably, the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index in the U.S. beat...

Futures Flat on Global Fears U.S. equity futures were flat in pre-market trading Monday on global fears as eurozone risks crept higher. Peripheral bond yields rose overnight as former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wants to undo austerity measures just two weeks before elections and also...

Economic indicators in Europe released Tuesday pointed to a continued slowdown in the continent as Italy slipped further into a recession. However, most of the data points are lagging indicators and European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is preparing to launch a new stimulus plan aimed at...

There is a slew of economic reports coming out this morning, led by initial jobless claims and factory orders. At 8:30, preliminary productivity for the fourth quarter will be released. Economists expect a reading of 2.2%. Unit labor costs are also due out at the same time, with an expected rise...

Today is pretty light in terms of economic reports, but the few that are being released have heavy weight in terms of being market moving. Factory Orders for November are due out at 10:00 ET, and economists expect a drop of 0.3%. At 2:15 p.m. EST, the minutes from the last FOMC minutes will be...