Blog by Matt Ratliff

The markets are gapping higher to start the week, here is what has followed that pattern.

The non-farm payrolls report is scheduled for 8:30 am ET today. Here is what has happened on the day of the report.

The non-farm payrolls report is tomorrow, here is what has happened the day before the report.

The markets sold off into the close yesterday closing below Monday's low, let's see what has followed that pattern.

Let's see what has happened on the second trading day of the month when opening weak.

Today is the first day of the month of August, let's see what has happened on this day historically.

Today is the last trading day of the month, here is what has happened on this day when it is coming after a rally.

All eyes are on the GDP report this morning at 8:30 am ET, here is what has happened historically on the day of the GDP report.

The FOMC announcement is today at 2:00 pm ET, here is what has happened on this day historically.

Tomorrow is the FOMC announcement, here is what has happened on the day before the announcement.