US open Stocks point higher energy stocks set to rise

US futures

Dow futures +0.6% at 34825

S&P futures +0.6% at 4486

Nasdaq futures +0.54% at 15527

In Europe

FTSE +0.7% at 7082

Dax +1.08% at 15772

Euro Stoxx +0.9% at 4207

Learn more about trading indices

Rising oil prices & falling covid cases boost stocks

US stocks are set to open higher on Monday after booking heavy losses across the previous week. Rising energy prices, hopes of a watered down tax hike from the US Democrats and falling covid cases are lifting stocks overshadowing further crackdowns in China and the Democrats fleshing out their tax plans.

New daily covid cases have fallen from 157,000 at the end of August to 136,000, raisIng hopes that the peak of this latest wave could be passing. Whilst it is clearly to early to sing victory, after last week’s overdone selloff even the slightest bit of good news is seemingly lift stocks.

Separately President Biden’s $3.5 trillion tax and spending plans faces tough opposition. There is a good chance that the proposed tax hikes will get watered down in order to boost the prospects of the bill being passed.

There is no high impacting US economic data today. Investors will be looking ahead to tomorrow’s CPI print as inflation sits at 13 year highs. Expectations of the Fed moving to taper before the end of the year are rising, giving the reflation trade fresh legs.

Where next for the S&P500?

The S&P is extending Friday’s rebound after falling for much of last week. The Index has once again found support around the 50 sma, a level which has proved to be a key support across the year and is now looking back towards 4500. It would take a move below the 50 sma at 4434 for the bears to change the bias.

FX – USD extends gains on hawkish Fed commentary

The US Dollar is advancing on the back of rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will taper its monthly bond purchases sooner rather than later. Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker became the latest to join a growing number of Fed officials who are in favour of the central bank tapering support before the end of the year. His comments come ahead of the Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting next week and CPI inflation data tomorrow.

EUR/USD is coming under pressure amid a quiet economic calendar and growing concerns over the upcoming German elections.

GBP/USD -0.05% at 1.3825

EUR/USD -0.31% at 1.1772

Oil rises on US output concerns

Oil prices are pushing higher as concerns over supply un the US continue to underpin the price. Hurricane Ida was almost two weeks ago and yet oil supply in the Gulf of Mexico is still only running at fraction of its usual level. 75% of output remains offline for now.

However, it is also worth noting that US production in the US is picking up with the Baker Hughes report on Friday revealing an increase in the number of rigs in operation. This means that US output is likely to rise in the coming weeks.

US crude trades +0.5% at $69.80

Brent trades +0.3% at $72.95

Learn more about trading oil here.

The complete guide to trading oil markets

Looking ahead

N/A

How to trade with City Index

Follow these easy steps to start trading with City Index today:

Open a City Index account, or log-in if you’re already a customer.
Search for the market you want to trade in our award-winning platform.
Choose your position and size, and your stop and limit levels
Place the trade.

From time to time, StoneX Financial Pty Ltd (“we”, “our”) website may contain links to other sites and/or resources provided by third parties. These links and/or resources are provided for your information only and we have no control over the contents of those materials, and in no way endorse their content. Any analysis, opinion, commentary or research-based material on our website is for information and educational purposes only and is not, in any circumstances, intended to be an offer, recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell. You should always seek independent advice as to your suitability to speculate in any related markets and your ability to assume the associated risks, if you are at all unsure. No representation or warranty is made, express or implied, that the materials on our website are complete or accurate. We are not under any obligation to update any such material.

As such, we (and/or our associated companies) will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage incurred by you or any third party arising out of, or in connection with, any use of the information on our website (other than with regards to any duty or liability that we are unable to limit or exclude by law or under the applicable regulatory system) and any such liability is hereby expressly disclaimed.

City Index is a trading name of StoneX Financial Pty Ltd.

The material provided herein is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.

While every care has been taken in preparing this material, we do not provide any representation or warranty (express or implied) with respect to its completeness or accuracy. This is not an invitation or an offer to invest nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell investments.

StoneX recommends you to seek independent financial and legal advice before making any financial investment decision. Trading CFDs and FX on margin carries a higher level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The possibility exists that you could lose more than your initial investment further CFD investors do not own or have any rights to the underlying assets.

It is important you consider our Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) available at www.cityindex.com/en-au/terms-and-policies/, before deciding to acquire or hold our products. As a part of our market risk management, we may take the opposite side of your trade. Our Target Market Determination (TMD) is also available at www.cityindex.com/en-au/terms-and-policies/.

StoneX Financial Pty Ltd, Suite 28.01, 264 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 (ACN 141 774 727, AFSL 345646) is the CFD issuer and our products are traded off exchange.