NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, April 21

S&P Futures are indicating a lower opening today ahead of economic data and more earnings releases. Fed comments yesterday displayed hawkish tones overall ahead of next week's blackout period. Tres Sec Yellen announced that the U.S. will put National Security over economic expansion ahead of a bill that President Biden is likely to sign which will curb some investment in China, but Chinese equities remain weak. Oil prices are flat to lower this morning on questionable demand concerns. European markets open higher but are showing weakness as the major indices are falling.