Spot vs futures in retail sector equities show seasonal trends. Spot rose 1.1% on better-than-expected sales data, but futures slipped 0.2%, hinting at concerns over inflation affecting Q4 margins. With all of the movement, I have a new top five and a new name at four of the five spots in the Week 6 Heisman Poll! Be sure to check out DraftKings for all the latest game odds & team props for every matchup this week on the College Football schedule! Natural gas futures rallied on Thursday after the latest government inventory data proved bullish relative to historical norms and expectations. However, trading lost momentum by early afternoon amid a round of profit-taking. Spot vs futures trading in equities is showing diverging signals this week. Spot prices for S&P 500 components rose 0.8% in early Wednesday trade, while futures contracts slipped 0.3%, hinting at cautious sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve minutes release. Traders are watching for volatility spikes.
