NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, August 14

S&P Futures are slightly lower this morning. This morning there are two important economic data points set for release, The PPI report and Weekly Jobless Claims. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that that there was a good changes that the Fed will lower rates by 50 basis points at their meeting next month. While a 50 basis point cut is possible, it would likely need another weak Non Farms payrolls report. President Trump signed an Executive Order to accelerate rocket launches to encourage space travel. President Trump is scheduled to speak today at 1:00 pm. In earnings news JD, BIRK & VIPS are higher after releases, CSCO, DE, NICE & TPR are lower. After the bell today, AMAT, SNDK & STRZ are expected to report.