📉 U.S. futures in red after mixed economic data:
Markets react cautiously to disparate figures. Initial unemployment claims aligned with expectations, but continuing claims exceeded estimates, raising doubts about the strength of the labor market. 🏢📉
On the other hand, the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index showed a surprising improvement, although some of its internal components displayed contradictory signals. 🏭📊
🌏 Asian markets declining:
In Japan, higher-than-expected inflation has increased speculation about a possible tightening of monetary policy by the Bank of Japan. 🏯💴
⚠️ Key events today:
The "quadruple witching hour" could generate greater volatility in the markets. 🕒📈📉
Statements from John Williams and Christopher Waller, members of the Fed, will be closely monitored for clues about the future of monetary policy. 🎙️🏦
