S&P Futures are cautiously higher this morning as markets continue to price in a September rate cut from the Fed. This morning, before the opening bell the Retail Sales data is to be released. Starboard has built a position in Match Group. Also seeing earnings beats from BAC, PNC & UNH in the pre market. In Europe, markets are lower with weakness in auto luxury and retail stocks. Underperformance in Chinese stocks. ECB announcement scheduled for Thursday. Oil prices are falling this morning as Chinese demand continues to weigh on markets, Stockpiles data will be monitored closely.

S&P Futures are seeing strong gains this morning as markets are now expecting the Fed to start lowering rates in September. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is speaking today. Google is said to be close to a takeover deal with Cybersecurity startup Wiz in a deal said to be worth $23B. Republican National Convention starts today. Earnings season is underway, this week approximately 50, S&P companies will be reporting. In Europe, markets with weakness in luxury stocks. There is an ECB meeting this week with an announcement scheduled for Thursday. Oil prices are flat to lower this morning as the market deal with weakening demand from China against positive data from the U.S.

S&P Futures are slightly higher this morning with the data on the Produce Price Index pending release. President performed well at yesterday's press conference, indicated that he is staying in the race, but laid out a scenario where he would consider dropping out of the race. Export data out of China were strong. Earnings in focus this morning JPM, BK & WFC all delivered eps beats, JPM & WFC are moving lower this morning. AT&T trading lower as a hacker is said to have stolen data on nearly all its customers. In Europe, markets are higher on expectations of a Sept rate cut increase. Oil prices are continuing to display gains this morning.