Flattish open on very balanced overnight inventory China says there are no trade negotiations at present with U.S. and that "all sayings" about bilateral talks should be dismissed; says if...…

True gap higher on 100% net long o/n inventory President Trump says he has no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell, that he won't play hardball with China; and that...…

Non true gap higher on net long o/n inventory The Bank of Japan is expected to continue its tightening cycle despite threats to growth from U.S. trade policy. However, the...…

True gap lower on 100% net short o/n inventory Concerns about Fed's independence as NEC Director Hassett says President Trump and team looking into whether the president can fire Fed...…

Non true gap higher Overnight inventory very balanced Weekly Continuing Claims 1.885 mln --- prior revised to 1.844 mln for 1.850 mln Weekly Initial Claims 215K vs. 225K Briefing.com consensus;...…

 True gap lower Overnight inventory 100% net short The Dollar Index fell 0.6% to a six-month low after Trump launched a critical minerals tariff probe and urged China to begin...…

Non true gap lower Overnight inventory very balanced Ongoing tariff/trade war angst, with Bloomberg report suggesting China has told airlines to stop accepting Boeing (BA) deliveries; also, U.S. starting probe...…

True gap higher puts gap rules into play Positive reaction to announcement that semiconductors, smartphones, computers, and electronic devices won't be subject to 145% reciprocal tariff rate (still subject to...…

Balanced overnight inventory following an RTH session within the prior day’s range China to raise tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% The Dollar fell on fears over its reserve status...…

Non true gap lower on balanced o/n inventory Lingering concerns about inflation/economic slowdown with baseline 10% tariff rate for many countries, and 125% tariff rate for China, still in effect...…