Markets Today: Stocks Climb on Positive Earnings Results and Lower Bond Yields

Morning Markets March S&P 500 futures (ESH23) this morning are up +0.80%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH23) are up +1.25%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher on positive earnings reports and a decline in bond yields. Stock indexes maintained their gains after this morning’s U.S. weekly jobless claims report showed that unemployment claims rose more than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Positive carry-over from a rally in the Euro Stoxx 50 index today to a 1-year high is also boosting U.S. stock index futures. An easing of German price pressures knock…

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