Night Trading
- Asian equity indices are -6.5% to -5.5% on average.
- Asia Ex-Japan Investment Grade CDS Index 164.0 +54.5 basis points.
- China Sovereign CDS 84.75 +12.25 basis points.
- Bloomberg Emerging Markets Currency Index 60.82 -.26%.
- Euro Stoxx 50 futures -3.5%.
- S&P 500 futures -1.5%.
- NASDAQ 100 futures -2.3%.
Earnings of Note
Company/Estimate
Before the Open:
- (BKE)/.87
- (JBL)/.67
- (KKS)/1.45
- (LK)/-.13
- (OSTK)/-.47
After the Close:
- None of note
Economic Releases
8:30 am EST
- The Import Price Index MoM for Feb. is estimated to fall -1.0% versus unch. in Jan.
- The Export Price Index MoM for Feb. is estimated to fall -.4% versus a +.7% gain in Jan.
10:00 am EST
- Preliminary Univ. of Mich. Consumer Sentiment for March is estimated to fall to 95.0 versus 101.0 in Feb.
Upcoming Splits
- None of note
Other Potential Market Movers
- The German IFO Business Climate Index, Bloomberg US Economic Survey for March and the (ITW) investor day could also impact trading today.
Market Hours
Normal:
- 9:30 am - 4:00 pm EST
BOTTOM LINE:
Asian indices are sharply lower, weighed down by technology and
industrial shares in the region. The Portfolio is 25% net long
heading into the day.
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