Fed Chair Yellen Speaks

WORLD HEADLINES – Markets attempted to stabilize as investors digested a host of catalysts from North Korean war threats and central-bank policy to tailwinds for oil and the aftermath of the German election. The euro weakened as European stocks drifted, while safe havens such as gold took a breather.

STOCKS – Futures on the S&P 500 Index traded sideways ahead of the Wall Street opening bell.

BONDS – The yield on 10-year Treasuries climbed less than one basis point to 2.22 percent. Germany’s 10-year yield increased less than one basis point to 0.40 percent.

COMMODITIES – Gold and crude oil retraced some of yesterday’s gains.

CURRENCIES – The euro dropped while the US dollar added gains to yesterday’s rally.

ECONOMIC DATA – US Consumer Confidence due at 10:00, FOMC Member Brainard Speaks at 10:30 and Fed Chair Yellen Speaks at 12:45 pm ET.

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