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Monday, May 6, 2013

Daily Market Color 05/03/2013


Daily Market Color
05/03/2013

Economic Reports &Headlines
Service PMI in Great Britain expanded more than expected in April, 52.9 Vs 52.4.

US Nonfarm Payrolls beat consensus in April, 165k Vs 153k. March horrid figures were revised to 138k from 88k. February figures were revised higher as well.

Factory orders in the US declined more than expected in March, -4.0% Vs -2.8%.

Service ISM in the US expanded less than expected in April, 53.1 Vs 54.0.

Future Reports
Over the weekend, China will release its PMI composite.
   
Trades
US Stocks are rallying on the better than expected employment figures. I wonder if this report will buck the “sell in May” trend? Maybe it will, nevertheless I will pay attention to the endurance of this rally post the jobs report. 

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