NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, August 26

S&P Futures are weakening this morning following the news that President Trump removed Fed Gov Lisa Cook from her duties at the Fed. Political turmoil in France is also a source of concern as Prime Minister Bayrou called for a confidence vote on Sept 8th. Markets are also on watch for a potential ruling on Trump's tariff action. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is expected to make a ruling on President Trump's International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs ruling within the next few weeks. The key economic data point for today will be the Home Price Index. IBKR will be added to the S&P 500 on Thursday. After the bell today MDB, OKTA, BOX & PVH will be reporting. Tomorrow morning, WSM, SJM, DCI & ANI are scheduled to report.