NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, March 15

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning ahead of multiple economic releases due out this morning. Markets expected to have some near-term volatility as there is a FOMC meeting next week. June rate cut expectations are falling. Key take away from next week's meeting is likely to be a revised Dot Plot. The BOJ is expected to announce an increase in interest rates on Monday. Chip stocks under pressure this morning as China urges EV makers to buy chips domestically. Next week, watch for earnings announcements from MU, FDX, LULU & NKE. In Europe, markets are mainly higher Oil prices are lower, but expected to finish the week with a strong weekly gain.