Focus on inflation, earnings and trade policy this week, uncertainty expected, neutral.

From Investing.com: 2025-04-07 01:20:00

This week will focus on trade policy, but there are some key economic reports to look out for. On Tuesday, expect the NFIB small business optimism index to show a small increase. Thursday’s Consumer Price Index inflation is expected to fall to 2.6% y/y, with core inflation heating up. Friday will bring U of M Consumer Sentiment and the start of Q1 earnings season. Expect uncertainty in forward guidance from companies due to high uncertainty in the market. Looking back at Q4 earnings, there was strong growth in earnings but slightly less in sales. Market may not bottom until specific zones are reached, with focus on trade policy for market direction.



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