http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usSat, 25 May 2013 21:45:02 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening on Friday, with stocks likely to move back to the downside after showing a substantial recovery from an early sell-off on Thursday. Better than expected durable goods orders data may weigh on the markets, with the data adding to concerns about the Federal Reserve's asset purchase program.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2124723Fri, 24 May 2013 13:06:54 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a sharply lower opening on Thursday, with stocks likely to extend the pullback seen in the previous session. The downward momentum for the markets is partly due to lingering concerns about the outlook for the Federal Reserve's asset purchase program.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2123987Thu, 23 May 2013 13:05:34 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Wednesday, with sentiment remaining upbeat concerning continued stimulatory support by the Federal Reserve. Earnings news of the day has largely been mixed, with homebuilder Toll Brothers reporting better than expected results, while home improvement retailer Lowe's reported insipid results.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2123028Wed, 22 May 2013 13:08:32 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a slightly higher opening on Tuesday, with sentiment continuing to remain nervous amid a lack of trading cues. The major averages have been resiliently holding around their record highs despite the lack of impetus among traders to buy into the overbought markets.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122168Tue, 21 May 2013 13:09:40 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening on Monday, with sentiment suggesting caution among investors, who are extremely nervous about the extended run up. Economic fundamentals and earnings buoyancy have supported the markets in recent sessions. This is despite the markets facing several headwinds such as the debt crisis in Europe and slowing growth in developing countries.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121341Mon, 20 May 2013 13:06:10 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Friday, with sentiment remaining positive despite the extended rally. Although there was a pause yesterday, the major averages settled close to their record highs notwithstanding the release of lukewarm data. Corporate earnings the markets got to digest during the session have largely been negative.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120529Fri, 17 May 2013 13:28:17 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a mixed opening on Thursday, with sentiment reflecting caution amid the release of another batch of mixed economic numbers. The housing starts data released short while ago has been mixed, with housing starts falling more than expected, while building permits rose strongly.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2119667Thu, 16 May 2013 13:27:35 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a mixed opening on Wednesday, with sentiment likely to show uneasiness among traders, as the markets trade at overbought levels. Among the economic reports released earlier in the day, producer prices fell more than expected.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2118601Wed, 15 May 2013 13:51:23 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a mixed opening on Tuesday, with sentiment remaining nervous, as the markets seek out further catalysts to keep the momentum going. Despite the release of a lukewarm German economic sentiment reading, European stocks focused on positive corporate earnings and are currently mixed.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2117278Tue, 14 May 2013 13:28:13 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening, although some of the early losses were trimmed following the release of a domestic report showing an unexpected increase in retail sales for April. Earlier in the day, some soft Chinese data rendered the mood cautious in Asia and subsequently in Europe.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2116133Mon, 13 May 2013 13:17:11 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Friday, with sentiment reflecting caution, even as the markets have withstood the anxiety concerning their overbought levels. Incoming economic evidence concerning the global economy has been fairly benign. Germany reported a rebound in exports.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2115193Fri, 10 May 2013 13:19:40 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a slightly lower opening on Thursday, with sentiment reflecting cautious stance of traders, as the Dow Industrials and the S&P 500 Index trade at record highs. That said, global economic data of the day has been benign, with Australia and New Zealand reporting solid job numbers, while U.K. industrial production growth beat expectations.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2114218Thu, 09 May 2013 13:36:34 GMTAsian stock markets are trading mixed on Thursday with investors mostly treading cautiously despite a positive lead from Wall Street where the major averaged ended higher overnight, extending recent gains. Though most of the markets in the region started off on a high note, some of them retreated due to profit taking at higher levels.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2113644Thu, 09 May 2013 03:39:13 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening on Wednesday, with sentiment reflecting apprehensions of traders, as the markets trade in record territory. Although economic fundamentals point to strength in global growth, the overbought levels may push wary traders to take profit on recent gains. Earnings news of the day has largely been positive. Meanwhile, overseas data of the day was strong, with China reporting strong export growth and German industrial production growth outperforming expectations. Given the opposing forces of strong economic catalysts in one hand and fears of a pullback in another hand, the markets may go about a consolidation move around current levels.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2112950Wed, 08 May 2013 13:28:03 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Monday, with early indications suggesting that the markets may go into a consolidation phase after the Dow Industrials and the S&P 500 Index raced to fresh records last week. More disconcerting is the fact is that the markets have very little meaningful catalysts to render a direction.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2110489Mon, 06 May 2013 13:13:15 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a notably higher opening on Friday, with sentiment turning notably positive following the release of the monthly non-farm payrolls report. The report showed that jobs grew much more than expected and the jobless rate unexpectedly ticked down. The data is likely to alleviate some of the anxieties kicked up by recent soft data points.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2109479Fri, 03 May 2013 13:29:29 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Thursday, with sentiment seeing some strength as the jobless claims declined to a 5-year low. Additionally, some encouragement could be received from the European Central Bank decision, which came in line with expectations. Nevertheless, stocks in Europe have turned mostly lower post the pre-announcement strength.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2108318Thu, 02 May 2013 13:36:59 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening on Wednesday, with sentiment seeing a setback after a private payrolls report showed an addition of less jobs than had been anticipated. Economic concerns triggered by the data could add to fears concerning a pullback from the overbought zone. Earnings news has largely been mixed.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2106922Wed, 01 May 2013 13:30:47 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a mixed opening on Tuesday, with sentiment remaining extremely cautious amid the overbought levels of the markets. There have been some earnings disappointments as well. Pfizer reported below-consensus revenues for its first quarter and also lowered its forward expectations. The 2-day FOMC meeting that gets underway today could keep traders on the edge.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2105552Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:19:28 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Monday, with optimism over monetary policy easing by central banks helping to keep the risk on mode intact. Earlier in the global trading day, Asian stocks closed mostly higher. Europe is also exuding optimism, as expectations of a rate cut by the European Central Bank gain strength. Italy successfully auctioned 10-year bonds.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2104341Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:23:39 GMTThe major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening on Friday, with sentiment pointing to a slight loss of momentum. The cautious sentiment metamorphosed into weakness following the release of a report showing weaker than expected first quarter growth. Although first quarter GDP growth trailed expectations, it was notably stronger than the anemic pace witnessed in the fourth quarter.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2103209Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:12:25 GMT