1. The third-quarter earnings season intensifies with major companies like Netflix (NFLX) and Tesla (TSLA) set to report results; 2. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release September's CPI data amid a government shutdown, offering critical inflation insights; 3. U.S.-China trade tensions escalate over rare earth export controls, drawing investor attention to geopolitical risks.

1. A potential U.S. government shutdown by October 1 threatens furloughs for federal employees and delays in critical economic data releases, including September's non-farm payrolls; 2. Delayed inflation data could complicate the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions ahead of its October meeting; 3. Historical trends suggest limited market impact from shutdowns, but current high valuations and low volatility indices like the VIX leave markets vulnerable to sudden swings, with analysts viewing any weakness as a buying opportunity.

1. Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, will provide insights following the recent interest rate cut after nine months of unchanged policy; 2. Key economic data releases include Q2 GDP growth estimates and August personal income/outlays data with the core PCE inflation index; 3. Earnings reports from major companies like Micron Technology, Costco, and Accenture will be closely watched this week.

1. U.S. stock markets hit record highs driven by strong June jobs data and trade deals, including a new agreement with Vietnam. 2. President Trump signed a major legislative bill and announced plans to enforce tariffs on trading partners post-July 9. 3. Key indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow) rose 1.6%-2.3%, while commodities like gold and oil saw gains, and healthcare stocks faced declines.

1. Markets focus on the Fed's interest rate decision and updated economic projections amid geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran; 2. Oil and gold prices are monitored as Middle East conflicts escalate; 3. Key economic data, including U.S. retail sales and housing starts, alongside earnings reports from companies like Lennar and Accenture, will drive investor sentiment.

1. Wall Street shifts focus to June after a strong May rally, with key economic data including jobs reports and Fed Chair Powell's speech; 2. Major earnings reports from companies like CrowdStrike, HPE, and Broadcom are scheduled; 3. Additional highlights include market updates, podcast availability, and summaries of recent stock movements.

1. Stocks started the week with a modest recovery, bouncing off the opening lows. Tech stocks faced pressure. 2. WTI crude oil surged 3.1% to a five-week high due to geopolitical tensions. 3. Economic data were mixed, with the Chicago PMI rising for the third month in a row, while the Dallas Fed's business activity index fell and outlook uncertainty index rose.

1. Wall Street's focus next week will be on 'Liberation Day' on April 2, when President Trump is expected to implement reciprocal tariffs and a 25% tariff on automobile imports. 2. The market is expected to be turbulent due to the trade war escalation. 3. Economic data, especially labor market data, will be released this week, culminating in the highly anticipated nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.

1. The S&P 500 index experienced a loss of -1.7% for the week, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slumping -2.5%. 2. U.S. President Trump announced potential tariffs on imports of cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. 3. The Fed's January monetary policy committee minutes indicated a desire to see further progress on inflation before adjusting interest rates.

1. Investors will be busy with a plethora of U.S. data next week, with the jobs report on Friday being the highlight. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for December will be released on Tuesday. The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment reading will be released on Friday. Wholesale inflation in the European Union will be released on Wednesday, followed by retail sales on Thursday. 2. Earnings season will continue with notable companies like Alphabet, Palantir Technologies, Novo Nordisk, Walt Disney, and Qualcomm reporting results. 3. The earnings spotlight includes companies like Palantir Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, IDEXX Laboratories, Tyson Foods, and Clorox on Monday, and Alphabet, Merck, PepsiCo, Advanced Micro Devices, and Amgen on Tuesday.

1. The Federal Reserve's first interest rate decision of the year is expected on Wednesday; 2. The earnings season is in full swing with major companies reporting; 3. The economic calendar is packed with updates on GDP and inflation.

1. The stock market surged to its best weekly performance since November 2024, driven by favorable inflation data and strong bank earnings. 2. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all posted significant gains. 3. Investors are watching for the impact of President-elect Trump's policies, including tariffs, on the market.

The first full trading week of the year will be busy for Wall Street, with inflation being a key focus. Key economic reports and earnings season will be in focus, including reports from major lenders and retail companies. The article also mentions the ICR retail conference and the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.

1. The S&P 500 is experiencing low realized volatility, indicating tight trading ranges; 2. Implied correlations are low, suggesting potential for volatility to rise; 3. S&P 500 futures trading volumes are below average, hinting at suppressed volatility.

1. Global government debt markets, excluding Japan, reversed October's sell-off in November, with the five biggest movers all in Europe. 2. France's borrowing costs surpassed those of Greece for the first time on record on November 28 due to investor concerns over the planned budget. 3. Italy's GDP growth rate was at 0% in the third quarter of 2024, down from the previous quarter's 0.2%.

1. The upcoming economic data release includes the September CPI report, with expectations of a steady core inflation rate. 2. The market awaits the CPI print to gauge the potential size of the next Fed cut. 3. The week ahead is marked by AI events, earnings reports from major companies, and the Middle East developments affecting oil markets.

1. The S&P 500 fell marginally but ended higher for the week due to strong macro data; 2. Intel faces takeover talks and potential funding; 3. China's stimulus measures boost market sentiment; 4. Nuclear energy support from global banks; 5. Precious metals surge on Fed's rate cut; 6. Meta showcases new AR products; 7. Tech industry news and market trends.

1. Wall Street indexes paused after a significant rally on Wednesday; 2. Core PPI came in hotter than expected, raising concerns about rate cuts; 3. Moderna shares plunged 17.8% due to lower-than-expected sales projections; 4. Nasdaq 100 shows potential for upward movement but faces technical hurdles.

1. The Fed is likely to cut interest rates in September due to weak economic data. 2. This could reduce interest income for SGOV and USFR investors. 3. SGOV and USFR are still risk-free assets but their attractiveness is diminished as yields are expected to decline.

1. The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain the federal funds rate, with indications of potential easing in September. 2. Major tech companies including Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon will release earnings reports. 3. Attention will focus on the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for July.