NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Monday, April 8

S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning. Markets to focus on inflation data, the Feds meeting minutes and earnings reports from the big banks this week. Markets are adjusting to the possibility of only 2 rate cuts in 2024. Treasury Sec Yellen wrapped up a 4-day trip to China where she warned the country about the hazards of boosting capacity in the EV and solar panel markets. In Europe markets are higher as market react to economic data and prepare for this week's ECB announcement. Oil prices are lower this morning as tensions in the Middle East are falling.