Negative sentiment on Wall Street seems to be gathering momentum, as indicated by the U.S. index futures, which point to a lower opening. Economic data from across the Atlantic has added to the recent negative evidence. U.K.’s manufacturing output unexpectedly declined, while German industrial output fell by more than expected. Even amid the underlying caution, [...]

The markets, which have been having a scintillating run for much of the quarter, seem to be heading for a flourishing finish, as indicated by the index futures, which point to a moderately higher open on Wall Street on Friday. Meanwhile, sentiment may change, as Main Street boasts of three major market moving economic releases [...]