Energy names have been providing a haven of sorts for investors, and we’ve had news over the long weekend in the U.S. that points to this trend continuing.
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While equity futures indicate a soft open, more than likely the August Employment Report published at 8:30 AM ET will solidify the direction in which equities trade today ahead of the long weekend.
Equity markets rallied throughout July and early August on perceived peak inflation data, with the expectations it would lead to a pivot from the Fed’s current rate hiking cycle.
Investors are always searching for ideal market conditions to book profits and diversify their portfolios. In 2021, the commodities market was a lucrative destination for investors as prices reached record highs.
All indicators are flashing red with signals of inflation and growth deceleration, with a 20 percent decline suffered by the S&P 500 in the U.S., Europe logging its worst quarter since the pandemicand Asian markets unable to escape the pressure.
So, as sorry as I am to be the bearer of bad news, the most likely outlook for September is that it lives up to its historical reputation and will be at best a bumpy ride for investors.
September seems to be stumbling out of the starting blocks as well. The dueling narratives of interest rate hikes and inflation vs. the speed of the economy are still driving markets.