High Stakes Ahead...
This isn't just another trading week. We're facing a concentrated blast of market-moving catalysts that could trigger violent swings in either direction.
Good morning:
This will be a very busy trading week.
Four tech behemoths controlling trillions in market cap report within 48 hours.
After Alphabet's numbers sparked last week's rally, anything short of perfection from Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta could trigger massive selloff.
Remember: all "Magnificent 7" stocks remain deeply underwater for 2025 despite recent bounces. Whisper numbers are running hot, setting up potential disappointment. So, trade with caution.
What's The Economic Risk?
Wednesday's GDP could shock markets by confirming near-stagnation at just 0.1%—potentially endangering the soft landing narrative.
This would mark the weakest economic performance since 2022 and raise legitimate recession concerns. As I’ve noted, the Fed is not coming to the rescue right now.
PCE inflation data on the same day could force the Fed to maintain higher rates into a weakening economy - the dreaded stagflation scenario.
Friday's jobs report could signal serious trouble. Analysts expect a…
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