Markets have no obvious direction as trading sees the middle of session

• Peloton leader Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund gains 4.41%; currently at $86.48
• IShares Trust – iShares iBonds Dec 2021 Term Treasury ETF moves 0.04% by midday
• European markets are currently mixed so far this session.

The trading session is well on its way, markets are mixed with Dow Jones up to 33,521, gaining 0.74%. Nasdaq slipping 0.97% and closing at 12,100.

European markets are in session with varied performances. Asia-Pacific markets are currently mixed so far this session.

Ambiguous macro data is influencing the market as United States ISM Manufacturing PMI (Mar) came out at 46.3, while a consensus of analysts was expecting 47.5. United States ISM Manufacturing Employment (Mar) released today at 14:00 UTC with a figure of 46.9, while the previous figure was 49.1. United States ISM Manufacturing Prices (Mar) released today at 14:00 UTC with a figure of 49.2, while the previous figure was 51.3.

Moreover, United States Crude Oil Inventories is projected to outperform its last figure with 92,000. It previously stood at -7.49 million; data will be released Wednesday. United States ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Mar) is expected Wednesday. United States JOLTs Job Openings (Feb) is scheduled for tomorrow at 14:00 UTC.

While markets are generally sideways so far today, these assets are pulling ahead as Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund up 4.41% trading at $86.48. Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF is doing well and gains 0.303%.

Despite lacklustre price action, some assets are lagging behind their peers as iShares Trust – iShares iBonds Dec 2021 Term Treasury ETF is trading at $25.35, moves 0.04%.

IShares Trust – iShares iBonds Dec 2021 Term Treasury ETF | Currently steady around $25.35

It's been more of the same this session on the back of a month of flat trade, Today's session so far looks to be heading in a similar way — iShares Trust – iShares iBonds Dec 2021 Term Treasury ETF trades at $25.35, after ending Friday at $25.36.

Today's session seems to be pointing upwards and is building on Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF's 4 days of gains (+$1.28). Based on current prices, VCSH investors are currently earning an annual dividend yield of 0.86% after the fund distributed a quarterly dividend of 16.4 cents per share for all eligible shareholders as of Thursday, March 2nd. The most recent payment was made on Monday, March 6th.