NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, March 18

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning ahead of a host of economic reports, rising geopolitical tensions and the start of the Fed meeting.  Tensions in the Middle East are rising as Isreal launched airstrikes in Gaza this morning. President Trump to speak to Russian's Putin today on Ukraine war. Putin is demanding a suspension of all weapons deliveries to Ukraine during the proposed ceasefire. Trump's tariff policies remain rather vague as the administrations is working on its messaging, however tariff are a negative catalyst. Google is said to be continuing its talks with cybersecurity firm Wiz on a potential $30b deal. NVDA conference starts today. ADBE Summit 2025 investors meeting is today after the market closes. TME is higher after its earnings announcement and news of a $1b share buyback.