NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, March 24

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning ahead of a slew of economic reports being released today. NATO discussions are being watched closely as any headline can cause volatility in the markets. Russia's markets partially reopened for the first time in weeks with solid gains, although short selling has been banned and foreign investors are not allowed to sell any positions. Oil ticked higher in Europe, caught between supply fears and the prospect of an Iran deal.