S&P 500 faces uncertainty with upcoming data on jobs, PMI, and earnings reports

From Investing.com: 2025-03-31 01:28:00

Tuesday’s forecast predicts a contraction in the manufacturing sector for March after two months of expansion. Keep an eye on new orders and prices paid indexes amid tariff threats and rising inflation.

Wednesday brings expectations of +118K jobs, while Thursday will focus on the services sector performance (53.0 est.) and trade balance. Services inflation remains a concern.

Friday’s spotlight is on +139K jobs and steady wages. Consumers are cautious about spending amidst job worries.

Earnings reports from five companies are expected this week, with technical indicators suggesting a potential retest of recent lows in the market. Stay diversified and prepared for potential challenges ahead.



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