Monday Morning Must-Knows - April 7, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

April 7, 2025

Will Inflation Trigger a Fed Rate Cut?

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This week, expect continued market turbulence, especially with tariff tensions and Friday’s earnings reports from major firms like JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and BlackRock. Earlier in the week, smaller names like Levi Strauss and WD-40 are reporting.

Watch for economic data too: New Zealand may cut rates Tuesday, and Thursday’s U.S. CPI could drop from 0.2% to 0.1%. Friday’s PPI is expected to rise to 2%. The year-over-year CPI is forecasted to fall from 2.8% to 2.6%, potentially prompting a Fed rate cut—something markets want.

However, if inflation surprises to the upside, the Fed may hold steady. With so much in play, stay informed and be prepared.

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