First Call

First Call April 6, 2020

Apr 6, 2020

Thomas Thornton

  • S&P futures up 3.4%, a bit off best levels, after US equities came under renewed pressure last week on concerns about extended social distancing guidelines and accompanying economic headwinds.
  • Asian markets sharply higher overnight with Japan and Australia the standouts. China was closed for a holiday.
  • European markets seeing big gains.
  • Treasuries weak across the curve.
  • Dollar firmer vs yen and euro.
  • Gold up 1.6%.
  • WTI crude down 3.3% after a nearly 32% rally last week.
  • Here is the replay link for yesterday's webinar
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