Stocks fell on Monday on the first trading day of the month and quarter. Economic data was mixed. The PMI Manufacturing Index came in at 51.5, lower than the last reading of 52.0. The ISM Manufacturing Index came in at 51.5, beating estimates for 50.2. Finally, construction spending slid -0.7%, missing estimates for 0.3%. Meanwhile,…
Market Update: Stock futures are slightly higher ahead of Tuesday’s open as investors wait for earnings season to begin in earnest next week. Gary’s Thoughts: Quiet with a little bump in Nasdaq but gold/silver are indeed breaking support before the open. We shall see if they hold. Economic Calendar: Jeffrey M. Lacker Speaks 8:05 AM ET…
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