Markets Kick Off the Week on a Fairly Calm Note
It’s a quieter start to the trading week—no big geopolitical fireworks over the weekend, so the markets can breathe a little easier, though a hint of nervousness lingers in the air.
Equities Breathe Easy
- S&P 500 is shaking off its worst week of the year with a modest rebound.
- Nasdaq 100 is looking to recover from the biggest one‑week slide since April 2022.
G10 FX Holds Its Own
The AUD and NZD are outshining, while the “safe‑haven” currencies—USD, JPY, and CHF—are feeling a modest pullback.
Data Highlights (Quiet but Important)
Thursday’s Q1 US GDP and Friday’s PCE figures form the calendar’s spotlight, but the real buzz comes from corporate earnings. Over the next five days:
- Four of the “magnificent seven” big tech names will be reporting.
- More than 40 % of the S&P 500’s market‑cap constituting companies will share their latest numbers.
Geopolitics: Fading from the Agenda
While the world’s politics are still as changeable as a soap opera, market participants are shifting focus back to fundamentals. Investors are now keen on:
- Strong earnings growth.
- Positive guidance to spark an equity turnaround.
And, with policy staying supportive—most analysts agree the Fed will likely cut rates soon—the medium‑term path of least resistance points upward. That “Fed put” is now a green light for buying the dip and boosting exposure, especially as geopolitical drama takes backseat.
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