Kyle Rodda

Global financial markets staged a volatile week as investors reacted to erratic developments in US trade policy, particularly the announcement and partial rollback of President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs.

As the US Federal Reserve prepares for its most significant decision since ending the rate hike cycle in mid-2023, the balance of risks has shifted. With inflation stabilizing at 2.6% and rising unemployment at 4.2%, the FOMC faces increasing pressure to address employment concerns. Markets anticipate a rate cut, with debate on the extent of the reduction.

US labour market conditions are expected to have softened in June. The latest Non-Farm Payrolls data will be released on Friday, July 5th, 2024.

The markets expect to see signs of continued disinflation in the United States. The latest PCE Index data, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, is released on June 28, 2024.

The markets continue to look for signals of disinflation in the United States. The latest PCE Index data, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, is released on May 31, 2024.

Nvidia is arguably the hottest company on the planet. The company reports its Q4 results after the closing bell on Wednesday, the 21st of February. We preview what to expect from Nvidia’s earnings and analyse the technicals of its stock price.

The last of the Magnificent Seven have reported, delivering mixed results. Meanwhile, according to FactSet, the S&P 500 is set for negative earnings growth for Q4, with estimates for the next quarter also downgraded.

Amazon (AMZN) reports its Q4 results after Wall Street’s closing bell on February 1, 2024. We preview what to expect from the results and analyse the stock’s technicals.

Meta Platforms (META) reports its Q4 results after Wall Street’s closing bell on February 1, 2024. We preview what to expect from the results and analyse the stock’s technicals.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) reports its Q1 results after Wall Street’s closing bell on February 1, 2024. We preview what to expect from the results and analyse the stock’s technicals.