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1. Fed in focus

All eyes are on the U.S. Federal Reserve as it ends its two-day policy meeting. The Fed is expected to leave monetary policy unchanged, but rates are widely forecast to go up this summer.

Investors are particularly interested in what chairwoman Janet Yellen will have to say at 2 p.m. ET about the timing of an interest rate rise.

"[This Fed] meeting announcement and press conference have the potential to reshape market expectations around the start and pace of Fed tightening," explained Maury Harris, an economist at UBS.

2. Politics setting the pace

The main Israeli stock market is edging up by about 0.5% after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory for his Likud party following a tumultuous election. He'll now have to work on forming a coalition government with other parties.

Meanwhile, British investors are awaiting the latest U.K. budget, an annual event where the government outlines its plans for taxes and spending. Chancellor George Osborne's speech could set the tone for campaigning before the U.K. general election on May 7.

3. Mellow morning for stocks

Investors seem to be in a mellow mood Wednesday. U.S. stock futures are relatively stable. European markets are mixed in early trading. Asian markets also ended with mixed results.

4. Stock market movers -- Sony, BMW, Standard Chartered

Shares in Sony (SNE) jumped by 5.5% in Japan after the company announced final third quarter results showing sales and profits were better than preliminary figures reported in February.

Shares in British bank Standard Chartered (SCBFF) are rising by about 7% in London. Analysts have been raising their ratings on the stock, according to reports. Investors have become more optimistic about the struggling bank after it said it would install a new CEO, Bill Winters, who previously worked as the co-head of JP Morgan's (JPM) investment bank.

Shares in BMW (BAMXY) are declining by about 3% in Germany after the automaker posted higher annual sales and profits, but the growth wasn't enough to impress shareholders.

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1. Monday momentum

Most European markets are rising in early trade, with Germany's DAX pushing above 12,000 points for the first time, as the newly-launched money printing program by the European Central Bank continues to support stocks. The DAX is the world's hottest market so far this year.

U.S. stock futures are also gaining ground.

2. China boost

The Shanghai Composite gained more than 2%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 0.5%, as China's Premier Li Keqiang promised to press ahead with economic reforms, and reiterated that the government had plenty of options to bolster growth if necessary to hit this year's target of 7%.

Keqiang was speaking as China's closed its annual parliamentary meetings on Sunday in Beijing. He said the reforms would hurt.

"This is not nail clipping," he said. "This is like taking knife to one's own flesh."

3. Waiting for the Fed

U.S. markets have been on edge in recent days as investors have tried to figure out the timing of a rise in U.S. interest rates. The Federal Reserve starts a two-day meeting Tuesday, and markets are speculating that a critical word -- patient -- may be removed from its official policy statement. That could open the door for the Fed to raise rates in June, earlier than some hoped.

4. Economics

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index will come out at 10 a.m. ET.

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1. Focus on the Fed

It has been an exciting week of ups and downs, but now traders are turning their attention to next week's monetary policy meeting at the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Investors are expecting the Fed to raise interest rates in the next few months as the job market improves and salaries rise. The expectations for tighter monetary policy have helped the dollar rally to new highs and caused some jitters in U.S. markets.

2. New banking fine

Germany's Commerzbank (CRZBY) has agreed to pay nearly $1.5 billion to U.S. authorities to settle a case related to sanctions and money laundering. Shares in the bank were rising by about 5% in Europe as investors expressed relief that the bank could now move on after a long investigation.

Business records indicate the banking violations occurred between 2002 and 2008.

3. Economics

The Russian central bank cut interest rates Friday, down to 14% from 15%.

The central bank hiked rates to an eye-watering 17% late last year to defend the falling currency. But since January, it's been trimming rates to try to prevent a protracted economic slump.

Back in the U.S., the University of Michigan will post its consumer sentiment index at 10 a.m. ET.

4. Weekly market recap

On Thursday, markets shot up. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 260 points, the S&P 500 surged by 1.3% and the Nasdaq rose by 0.9%. That followed a sharp fall on Tuesday.

The Dow plummeted by about 333 points on Tuesday, marking its worst drop of the year.

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1. Dollar takes a dip

After a storming run-up over the last year, the U.S. dollar is taking a breather.

"The dollar [is] under pressure, but that comes after what has been a relentless rise so far this month," said Simon Smith, chief economist at FxPro. "The pace of the dollar reversal suggests that more corrective activity could be in store."

The dollar has been rising as investors expect the U.S. Federal Reserve could start raising interest rates soon, while many other countries are still cutting them.

2. Stock market movers -- Shake Shack, banks, Alibaba

Shake Shack (SHAK) shares fell by as much as 7% in extended trading after the company posted a wider quarterly loss than markets expected. This was its first earnings report since the company went public in February.

Shares in Citigroup (C) are rising by about 3% premarket after the bank passed the Federal Reserve's latest stress test and announced it was hiking its dividend and buying back shares. The bank failed one of the tests last year.

Meanwhile, shares in Bank of America (BAC) are slipping by about 1% based on the latest stress test results. BofA didn't fail the tests outright, but due to some "deficiencies," the Fed said it will have to re-submit its plans.

Shares in Alibaba (BABA, Tech30) could also be on the move after sources confirmed the Chinese e-commerce giant invested $200 million in messaging app Snapchat.

3. Market overview

U.S. stock futures are edging up after enduring two consecutive days of losses. European markets are mixed in early trading. Asian markets also closed the day with mixed results.

Crude oil futures and gold prices were both inching higher.

4. Earnings and economics

Dollar General (DG) is reporting ahead of the open, along with two skiing businesses, Vail Resorts (MTN) and Peak Resorts (SKIS).

The U.S. government will post weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Census Bureau will post monthly retail sales at the same time.

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1) Stock market movers -- Credit Suisse, Qualcomm, Urban Outfitters, Audi

Shares in Credit Suisse (CS) are surging by about 7% in Europe after the bank appointed a new CEO, Tidjane Thiam. American Brady Dougan, who has led the Swiss bank for the past eight years, will be stepping down in June.

Shares in Qualcomm (QCOM, Tech30) are rising by about 4% premarket after the high-tech chip maker announced a massive share buyback program worth at least $10 billion. Plus, the company is also hiking its dividend by 14%.

Urban Outfitter (URBN) shares were moving higher in extended trading after the retailer reported better-than-expected quarterly results. Sales topped $1 billion for the first time.

In Germany, shares in Audi (AUDVF) were rising by about 4% after the automaker reported solid full-year results. The company's chairman said Audi is hoping to set new sales records in 2015.

2) Global market overview

U.S. stock futures are moving down, alongside a slide in European markets. Most Asian stock markets ended with modest losses.

Crude oil futures and gold prices are both declining by about 1%. And the U.S. dollar continues to push higher against a number of global currencies, in particular against the euro.

"The relative strength of the U.S. economy is clear from the action of the dollar overnight," explained Tom Beevers, CEO at StockViews.

Traders have pushed the U.S. currency higher as they expect the Federal Reserve will be forced to hike interest rates soon from rock bottom levels. That contrasts starkly with the eurozone, where massive monetary stimulus has just started.

3) Earnings

Barnes and Noble (BKS) is reporting ahead of the open. Weibo (WB) will report after the close.

4) Chinese inflation recovers

Official data shows consumer prices in China rose by 1.4% last month, recovering from a five-year low in January. However, the jump in inflation is generally being attributed to the shift in timing of the Chinese New Year.

"We still expect inflation to fall back below 1% in [the] coming months," said Julian Evans-Pritchard, a China economist at Capital Economics.

Downward price pressures in the world's second biggest economy prompted the central bank to cut interest rates at the start of the month.

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Watching the Apple Watch

Apple (AAPL, Tech30), the most valuable company on the planet, is holding an event in San Francisco Monday afternoon where CEO Tim Cook is expected to reveal the last remaining details about the Apple Watch.

Wall Street will be watching the announcement closely, and trading in Apple shares could be more volatile than normal.

"Making it rain" in Europe

The European Central Bank is "making it rain" as it begins printing €60 billion per month to boost the regional economy and lift inflation.

The stimulus program is similar to the U.S. Federal Reserve's quantitative easing program, which helped lift America out of the Great Recession by pumping money into the economy.

Greek debacle continues

Eurozone finance ministers meet again Monday to discuss Greece's future.

The heavily indebted country has proposed a number of measures to ensure it continues to receive loan money from its European partners for the next few months, but the government's proposals have faced criticism for falling short of expectations.

Greece needs the European support in order to keep paying its bills and debts. Otherwise, it could be forced to print its own currency and quit the euro.

Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are shifting lower and European markets are all falling in early trading. Nearly all Asian markets ended with losses.

The mood is negative as investors consider the prospect that the Fed will have to raise rates soon in the light of data showing the job market continues to improve.

On Friday, U.S. stocks took a dive after the government released monthly jobs data for February. 

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1) Jobs Report

The Labor Department is posting its monthly jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Economists surveyed by CNNMoney predict that 235,000 jobs were created in February, down from 257,000 the month before. They are expecting the unemployment rate to edge down to 5.6% from 5.7% in January.

While the U.S. economy is creating more jobs overall, there's concern about the energy sector. Companies have been slashing jobs as oil prices have fallen.

Another key number to watch Friday is average hourly wage growth. In January, American wages were only going up 2.2% annually -- far below the goal of 3.5%.

2) Placid Markets

U.S. stock futures are relatively flat, which is normal ahead of the jobs report.

European markets are mixed in early trading. Asian markets also ended with mixed results. The biggest mover was the Nikkei in Japan, which jumped 1.2%.

3) Stock Market Movers -- Bank of America, Thomas Cook

Share in Bank of America (BAC) are edging up premarket after the Federal Reserve gave the bank, and 30 other major players, a clean bill of health following its latest stress tests. It's worth keeping an eye on other bank stocks, particularly Citigroup (C), which may now be able to hike its dividend and launch a share buyback.

Shares in travel company Thomas Cook (TCKGY) are surging in London by about 16% after China's Fosun International (FOSUF) announced it had bought a 5% stake in the firm, worth about £92 million ($140 million).

4) Earnings and Economics

Staples (SPLS), Big Lots (BIG) and Foot Locker (FL) are reporting ahead of the open.

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1) China Cuts Growth Target

China has set a target for about 7% economic growth in 2015, lower than its goal of 7.5% for 2014.

China's parliament began its annual meeting Thursday, providing an overview of China's policy priorities in the year ahead. The meetings also give outsiders a rare insight into the workings of Chinese politics.

Over the course of the day, both the Shanghai Composite index and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong declined by about 1%.

2) Stock Markets Steady

U.S. stock futures are relatively steady heading into Thursday.

Shares in AbbVie (ABBV) are popping up premarket after the drugmaker said it was paying $21 billion to buy Pharmacyclics (PCYC), giving it more access to drugs that treat cancer.

Watch out for potential moves from Costco (COST) and Kroger (KR), which are both reporting earnings ahead of the open.

There could also be some market reaction when the Department of Labor posts weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET.

3) European Economics

The European Central Bank is in the spotlight Thursday as it issues its latest rate decision at 7:45 a.m. ET and holds a press conference at 8:30 a.m. Rates won't change but ECB President Mario Draghi is expected to provide more details of the bank's €1.1 trillion stimulus program for the region and discuss the latest situation in Greece.

European markets are mostly moving up in early trading.

4) Brazil Hikes Rates

The Brazilian central bank raised interest rates last night by 50 basis points to try to rein in rampant inflation.

"The economy is still in a rut, but inflation remains the primary concern and the continuing effects of regulated price increases will keep it above ... its target range for most of this year," said Neil Shearing, chief emerging markets economist at Capital Economics.

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1) India Cuts Rates Again

The Reserve Bank of India unexpectedly cut key lending rates yet again on Wednesday, just days after the government unveiled a new budget.

The central bank was not scheduled to issue a rate decision, and the move took economists and analysts by surprise.

"India has jumped on the bandwagon and joined 19 other central banks in deciding to cut interest rates," said IG market analyst Alastair McCaig. "The clamor for central bankers to stimulate markets through cuts leaves the U.S....looking increasingly isolated."

Stocks in Mumbai jumped after the decision, before moving back down.

2) Watching the Fed

The U.S. Federal Reserve may also cause waves Wednesday when it publishes its Beige Book at 2 p.m. ET. The publication offers anecdotal information on the state of the economy.

Paul Donovan, senior global economist at UBS, said the details about how oil prices are influencing inflation will be of particular interest.

Some are also expecting analysis of the effect of the West Coast port shutdown.

3) Stocks Dip

U.S. stock futures are edging lower, alongside most European markets.

Asian stock markets mostly ended the day with losses.

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones industrial average lost 85 points, while the S&P 500 slid 0.5% and the Nasdaq fell 0.6%.

The slide comes after the Dow and S&P 500 hit all-time highs on Monday. The Nasdaq also closed on Monday at a 15-year high.

4) Earnings Updates

Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF), American Eagle (AEO), PetSmart (PETM) and the maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey, Brown-Forman (BFA), will report ahead of the open.

H&R Block (HRB) is among the main companies reporting after the close.

Shares in Standard Chartered (SCBFF) are jumping by about 4% in London after the British bank reported full-year results.

The bank reported a sharp drop in profits, but investors bid shares higher as they were relieved the bank didn't announce plans to raise more capital.

The bank recently announced it was bringing in a new CEO.

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1) Slipping from all-time Highs?

US stock futures are slipping lower, indicating markets could see a modest retreat at the open.

2) International Markets Overview

European markets seemed to be tracking U.S. gains into Tuesday. All major indexes were edging higher.

Asian markets mostly closed with losses. The typically volatile Shanghai Composite was the biggest loser for the day. It fell by 2.2%.

3) Earnings

Best Buy (BBY), Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS), and Kate Spade (KATE) are reporting ahead of the open.

In London, shares in Barclays (BCS) and Glencore (GLNCY) are both declining by about 2% after the firms reported annual results.

4) Aussie Dollar Surges

The Australian currency got a big boost Tuesday after the country's central bank unexpectedly held its key rate at 2.25%.

A wide range of countries around the world have been cutting interest rates over the past few months, which has pushed their currencies lower.

China joined the fray and cut rates over the weekend as concerns about low inflation intensified.

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1) Big Bold Moves from China and India

The People's Bank of China slashed interest rates over the weekend to keep prices from weakening too quickly.

Experts say the central bank has become concerned about the threat of deflation. Many central banks around the world have been cutting rates in order to boost dangerously low inflation and support their domestic economies.

Meanwhile, the Indian government released its latest budget to great fanfare over the weekend. The budget includes big reforms that are expected to give a push to the nation's economy. The main stock markets in both Shanghai and Mumbai registered small gains Monday.

2) Tame Stock Markets

U.S. stock futures are edging up, but the gains are small.

European markets are largely positive but again the early moves are muted. Prices in the eurozone fell by 0.3% in February, according to a preliminary estimate of inflation. That's an improvement on January, which saw deflation of 0.6%. Unemployment dropped to 11.2%, its lowest reading since April 2012.

3) Earnings

Sotheby's (BID) and 3-D printing company Stratasys (SSYS) are reporting ahead of the open. Caesars Entertainmen (CZR) will report after the close.

4) Economics

The U.S. government will post personal income and spending numbers at 8:30am ET.

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1) Watch the Banks -- Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered, RBS

Shares in Morgan Stanley (MS) could be on the move Thursday after it agreed to pay $2.6 billion to settle a case over mortgage-backed securities. The bank said the settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice -- reportedly its biggest legal bill from the financial crisis -- will hit earnings for 2014.

Shares in Standard Chartered (SCBFF) were rising in London after the bank, which focuses on emerging markets, said former JPMorgan investment banker Bill Winters will take over as CEO. Meanwhile, shares in Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) are dipping after the firm reported another annual loss in 2014.

2) Earnings and Economics

Kohl's (KSS), Taser (TASR) and SeaWorld (SEAS) are among the companies reporting earnings before the opening bell.

J.C. Penney (JCP), Gap (GPS) and Herbalife (HLF) will report after the close.

On the economic side, the U.S. government will report on weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET. It will also update the Consumer Price Index at the same time.

3) U.S. Officials Vote on Internet Regulations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to approve new rules Thursday that -- depending on which side you believe -- either ensure a fair Internet or smother it with unnecessary regulation. The decision could have a wide reaching impact on companies ranging from Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) to Comcast (CCV).

The FCC will decide on the rules in secret. Commissioners will make statements, but they probably won't publish the actual rules for weeks.

4) International Markets Overview

European markets are inching higher in early trading, while Asian markets mostly closed the day with small gains.

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1) Stocks Sitting at Record Levels

US stock futures are kicking around the record levels set Tuesday. European markets are mixed in early trading, while Asian markets saw few major moves.

The main index in Shanghai slipped 0.6%, despite a slightly better than expected early reading of Chinese manufacturing activity. Investors continue to worry about prospects for the world's second largest economy.

"Despite today's better-than-expected [manufacturing] reading, economic momentum remains subdued," explained Julian Evans-Pritchard, a China economist at Capital Economics.

2) Keeping an Eye on the Fed

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen will continue to testify before Congress. This time she's speaking in front of the House. She gave a mostly upbeat report about the economy to the Senate on Tuesday, which gave markets a boost.

3) HSBC in the Spotlight

Watch trading in HSBC (HSBC) as the banking giant's chairman and CEO are both expected to speak before members of the U.K. parliament about the company's latest Swiss tax scandal.

A report was published this month saying the bank concealed $100 billion in Swiss accounts and helped clients avoid paying taxes.

Swiss authorities responded by launching a criminal investigation into alleged "aggravated money laundering" at the bank.

4) Earnings and Economics

Campbell Soup (CPB), SodaStream (SODA), and Target (TGT) are among the companies reporting earnings before the opening bell.

Salesforce.com (CRM, Tech30) and L Brands (LB), which owns Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, will report after the close.

On the economic front, the US Census Bureau will report data on January sales of new homes at 10am ET.

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1) It's All About the Fed

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen will give her semi-annual monetary policy report to Congress this week. She will first testify before the Senate on Tuesday at 10am ET. Then she'll appear before the House on Wednesday at the same time.

Markets will be watching Yellen's comments closely.

The stakes are incredibly high as the Fed debates when to raise interest rates off their historic lows near zero. If the Fed times the increase correctly, the U.S. economy will continue to lift off. If the Fed gets the timing wrong, America could end up in another recession.

2) Slippery Oil Politics

There's been talk that OPEC could hold an emergency meeting to discuss the recent sharp drop in oil prices.

Nigeria's oil minister, who also acts as president of OPEC, told the Financial Times Monday that the crash in crude oil prices could cause the cartel to reconvene.

In theory, this meeting could open the door for a cut in production to push prices higher. But Saudi Arabia -- OPEC's most powerful member -- has been vocal about its opposition to cutting output.

And markets seem to be playing down the chances of a change in OPEC policy. Crude futures are slipping by about 1% Tuesday to trade at $49 per barrel.

3) Greece Still in Focus

The Greek government has submitted a list of planned economic reforms to its international creditors, which is the latest move required to ensure that Greece continues to get financing to pay its bills and debts.

Now the list will have to be approved by various creditors, including its Eurozone partners, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank. Officials will review the proposals later Tuesday.

The Greek government is looking for ways to revive its economy and satisfy voter demands, while also dealing with an enormous debt burden.

4) Market Moves

There's not a lot of movement in the stock market right now.

U.S. stock futures are flat, European markets are slipping in early trading and most Asian markets closed the day with gains.

In London, shares in BHP Billiton (BBL) are surging by 3.5% after the oil and mining group posted a shallower fall in profits than expected.

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1) Stocks Slip, Oil Slides

US stock futures are taking a small step back and European markets are mixed in early trading.

Oil futures are down by about 4%, with crude trading around $50 per barrel.

StockViews chief executive Tom Beevers said a report from the American Petroleum Institute showing a jump in crude supplies was "spooking the market."

This comes ahead of the closely-watched US Energy Information Administration report due out 11am ET, which is also expected to show oil inventories have risen.

Over the past few months, moves in oil prices have influenced stock markets, though the recent correlation between equities and oil is considered abnormal.

2) Latest Greek Moves

Greece has asked its group of European creditors to give it a six-month loan extension, according to a tweet by the head of the Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem.

Greece's current bailout program expires on February 28 and markets have been concerned that the country is going to run out of money and could exit the eurozone.

No word yet on how creditors will respond.

3) Central Bank Insights

The European Central Bank is set to publish minutes from its January meeting, giving investors insight into the historic decision to launch a large scale, money-printing program. Markets will be curious to see how united the central bankers were during their discussions.

This comes after the US Federal Reserve released its latest set of meeting minutes Wednesday. Investors generally focused on a line indicating the Fed would keep interest rates at record-low levels for "a longer time".

The Fed had been indicating it may raise rates this year as the economy picked up.

4) Earnings and Economics

Shares in Air France-KLM (AFLYY) were declining by about 5% in Europe after the company reported full-year results. The company struggled last year as pilots went on strike for an extended period.

"Strike action by Air France pilots did not help, but we believe there was underlying weakness too," said Liberum analyst Gerald Khoo. "We remain concerned about the outlook."

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1) Up, Up, Up

Take a look across global equity markets and you'll see a lot of green.

European markets are rising in early trading as reports indicate Greece will ask for a six-month loan extension from its European creditors, which would help it avoid running out of money and stumbling out of the Eurozone.

Some indexes, including the FTSE 100 in London and the Dax in Germany, are trading at or near record highs.

"There is a feeling that a lifeline will be cast out to save the Mediterranean nation," said David Madden, a market analyst at IG.

Asian markets closed with gains. The Nikkei 225 in Japan jumped by 1.2%, putting it at a level not seen since 2007. This came after the country's central bank announced it would continue its massive stimulus program.

Over in the US, stock futures are holding steady.

2) Stock Market Decliners -- Exxon Mobil, Carlsberg

Investors are reacting to new filings that show famed investor Warren Buffett dumped his stakes in oil companies Exxon Mobil (XOM) and ConocoPhillips (COP). Shares in Exxon Mobil are off by about 2% premarket.

Many investors like to follow Buffett's trading strategies, which often create ripple effects across markets.

Meanwhile, shares in Carlsberg (CABGY) are dipping by 2% in Copenhagen after the company announced a fall in annual profits and also said its CEO was retiring. The beer brewer has been facing difficult business conditions in Russia and Eastern Europe.

3) Earnings

Hilton Hotels (HLT) and Hyatt Hotels (H) will report earnings before the opening bell.

4) Economics

The US government is releasing January housing starts and building permit numbers at 8:30am ET.

At 2:00pm the Federal Reserve will release the minutes from its latest monetary policy meeting.

Over in the UK, new figures show the jobs market keeps improving, with unemployment down to 5.7% at the end of 2014.

Russian unemployment figures are also expected sometime after 8:00am ET. Russia has been struggling over the last year with lower oil prices and international sanctions, which have hurt the nation's economy and pummeled the ruble.

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1) Greek Tragedy

Greece is one step closer to being forced out of the Eurozone after debt talks with its creditors collapsed Monday.

But investors are taking the news in stride.

European stock markets are mixed in afternoon trading. Greek stock markets took a dive but then recovered most of their losses.

U.S. stock futures are looking relatively stable.

Greece has to figure out a plan to pay its bills and debts in the coming months and years, but the country's prospects are looking increasingly grim.

Greece's €240 billion ($273.1 billion) bailout program -- which is keeping it afloat -- is set to expire at the end of February. Without a new agreement with creditors, Greek banks could lose access to cash from the European Central Bank, and Greece could be ultimately forced out of the Eurozone.

2) Ukraine's Shaky Ceasefire

The agreed ceasefire in Ukraine isn't being observed as fighting continues in Debaltseve in Eastern Ukraine.

Continued fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists threatens to put further pressure on the Russian ruble and stock markets, as international powers may consider more sanctions against Russia.

"The ruble has appreciated in recent days due to recovering oil prices," said Adam Slater, senior economist at Oxford Economics, "We think that this rebound will be limited due to the tensions in eastern Ukraine."

The ruble is rising by about 1% versus the U.S. dollar as oil futures remain steady around $53 per barrel.

A ceasefire was due to be fully implemented Sunday, and all parties involved are supposed to start withdrawing their heavy weapons on Tuesday.

3) The Motion of Transocean

Watch trading in oil services company Transocean (RIG) Tuesday. Trading volume could be higher than normal after the company announced its CEO is leaving and it's planning to slash its dividend payments.

4) Earnings Update

Goodyear Tire (GT) is reporting earnings before the opening bell. Retailer Fossil (FOSL) and restaurant chain Potbelly (PBPB) will report after the close.

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1) Markets Looking Up

US stock futures are edging higher, European markets are rising in early trade and nearly all Asian markets closed with gains.

In Germany, the key Dax index has broken through the 11,000 mark for the first time, powered forward by better than expected economic growth figures.

Clearly, traders aren't feeling especially superstitious right now. Tom Beevers, CEO at StockViews, said markets were growing more optimistic about Ukraine and Greece.

A ceasefire in Ukraine was agreed Thursday and is expected to be enacted on Sunday.

And the European Central Bank is reportedly providing further emergency financing to Greek banks to ensure they can continue functioning smoothly even as fears remain that Greece could stumble out of the eurozone. The FTSE Greek banking index is rising by 13%.

"While geopolitical tensions remain high around the world, there are signs of progress," said Beevers.

2) Eurozone GDP

The Eurozone of 19 countries posted economic growth of 0.3% in the last quarter of 2014, compared with the previous quarter, according to a preliminary estimate. This was towards the high end of expectations.

Both Germany and Spain saw their economies grow by 0.7%, while France and Italy continued to stagnate.

3) Economics

The University of Michigan will post its monthly consumer sentiment index at 10am ET.

4) Thursday Market Recap

Stocks jumped over the previous trading session.

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1) Ukraine Ceasefire

There could be light at the end of the tunnel for war-torn Ukraine.

Leaders from Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany have agreed on a ceasefire that's due to start Sunday. Those involved in the bloody conflict in Eastern Ukraine have agreed to pull back heavy weapons.

The main stock market index in Ukraine is surging by about 6%.

The new ceasefire agreement is raising hopes that tensions between Western nations and Russia could ease, since the US and Europe have accused Russia of supporting separatist fighters in Eastern Ukraine.

This comes just hours after the International Monetary Fund announced it would give Ukraine a new $17.5 billion bailout package to help stabilize the nation's reeling economy.

2) Greece is the Word

European political leaders will continue negotiating a deal aimed at ensuring Greece can repay its debts and remain in the Eurozone.

Little progress was made during talks between finance ministers on Wednesday. European leaders are expected to continue discussing the issues Thursday, while finance ministers will resume their negotiations Monday.

The goal is to avert a new crisis that could force Greece to drop the euro.

Greece's new government says it wants to tear up the existing international bailout program and win six months of bridge financing to give it breathing space to negotiate a longer term solution.

The current bailout program is set to end on February 28.

3) Stocks Rising

US stock futures and European markets are moving higher Thursday. The main stock market index in Germany -- the Dax -- is rising by more than 1%.

Most Asian markets ended the day with gains.

4) Wednesday Market Recap

The main US indexes posted muted results Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 7 points, the S&P 500 was unchanged and the Nasdaq rose by 0.3%

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1) Greek Tragedy?

European finance officials will hold emergency talks in Brussels at 11:30am. ET in an attempt to map out the future of Greece's bailout program.

Greece is looking to secure a bridge loan for a few months, giving it time to hammer out a replacement to the existing bailout program which expires on February 28. The country's newly elected government wants to reverse a string of economic reforms in defiance of the terms set by its international lenders.

But its lenders in Europe -- which have collectively given Greece about €240 billion ($272 billion) over the past five years -- want Greece to stick to the terms of its bailout. A new debt crisis could end up pushing Greece out of the eurozone.

Kit Juckes, a market strategist at Societe Generale, says investors expect a deal will be hashed out.

"Markets are priced for some kind of stop-gap deal which allows the European Central Bank to continue financing Greek banks and lets talks continue," he said.

Greece's main stock market index is declining by about 3%.

2) Ukraine Talks Continue

World leaders are also trying to agree on how to stop the bloodshed and violence in Eastern Ukraine.

President Obama spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last night to discuss the situation. Putin is flying to Minsk Wednesday to speak with political leaders about a new peace deal.

Western nations have accused Russia of contributing to the violence and separatist tensions in Eastern Ukraine, and have responded by issuing harsh sanctions against Russia. More sanctions against Russia could come into force next week.

3) Corporate Earnings and Updates

PepsiCo (PEP), Mondelez (MDLZ) and Time Warner (TWC), which owns CNN, are reporting quarterly earnings before the opening bell.

Cisco (CSCO, Tech30), Tesla Motors (TSLA) and Whole Foods (WFM) will report after the close.

4) Tuesday Market Recap

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 140 points, while the S&P 500 rose 1.1% and the Nasdaq moved up by 1.3%.

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