Week ahead: Meta; Microsoft; Alphabet; Tesla; SAP; Bank of Japan; US GDP
US Q1 GDP growth rate and global flash manufacturing PMIs are set to give traders more clues as to when the Fed is likely to cut rates. Japan’s slowing core inflation and weakening yen complicates things for the Bank of Japan.
Plus, the titans of the earnings week including Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, Tesla. Software giant SAP’s numbers could shed some light on the health of corporate Europe.
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Geopolitical tensions impacting volatility outlooks
The financial market preview for the week starting 22 April focuses on geopolitical tensions, the Fed's rate cut outlook, economic indicators like China's long-term rates, Canada's producer prices, the eurozone's consumer confidence, and global manufacturing and services PMIs. Concerns arise from Israel-Iran tensions affecting market volatility, with significant moves in bonds, and gold. Despite mixed views on the Fed's rate actions, bond movement suggests no immediate cuts.
Earnings season
Earnings season brings attention to major companies like Netflix, with results impacting market sentiments and stock movements. Upcoming earnings from a variety of sectors, including technology, automotive, and banking, will offer insights into the economic landscape.
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