Monday Morning Must-Knows - April 14, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

April 14, 2025

Will Powell Speak or Markets Scream?

Big week ahead in trading! After last week’s wild market swings—driven by Trump’s tweets, tariffs, and inflation surprises—the S&P still finished up 5%. 

Now, the focus shifts to earnings. Following strong reports from major banks like JPMorgan and Wells Fargo, this week brings 151 earnings reports, including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, United Airlines, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, and Taiwan Semiconductor. 

On the economic front, retail sales are expected to jump to 1.2%, possibly due to pre-tariff buying. While no major inflation data is due, eyes will be on the Bank of Canada’s rate decision Wednesday (expected to hold at 2.75%), and a midday speech from Jerome Powell at the Economic Club of Chicago. Powell’s words can move markets, but let’s not forget Trump’s tweets remain a wild card. Earnings are the main story, but surprises are always lurking. Buckle up!

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