The latest data out of China shows the country's economy grew by just 6.9% in 2015. But it doesn’t seem to bother the markets. Stocks are in green territory and crude futures have jumped above $30.
U.S. stock futures are up over 1% in what might be a relief rally.
Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:
1. China
1. China
China has posted its weakest annual economic growth in a quarter century. Gross domestic product expanded by 6.9% in 2015, Chinese authorities said Tuesday.
2. International markets overview
2. International markets overview
European markets are up around 1.5% in early trading, with long-battered mining and shares soaring in London. Asian markets ended higher. Shares in Shanghai jumped more than 3%, The Hang Seng closed up 2% and the Nikkei ended the day 0.5% higher.
3. Stock market movers
3. Stock market movers
Anglo American and Glencore jumped by 9% at the London open. Online grocery delivery firm Ocado is up around 9% in London on rumors that Amazon might make a bid.
4. Earnings & Economies
4. Earnings & Economies
Bank of America, M&T Bank and Morgan Stanley continue the slew of bank earnings before the opening bell. After the close, IBM and Netflix will report results.
In the most recent trading day, the S&P 500 fell 2%, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 2.3%, the Nasdaq closed down 2.7%.
