Monday Morning Must-Knows - March 3, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

March 3, 2025

WillEuro Traders Ride the Volatility Wave?

Februarywrapped up with a rough market performance—S&P down over 3%, NASDAQ over4%, and a crypto selloff. As we head into March, 622 companies report earningsthis week. Tuesday features retailers like Target, Ross, Best Buy, andAutoZone. Wednesday brings Marvell Technology, Zscaler, and MongoDB. Thursdayhighlights Broadcom, Costco, JD.com, Kroger, and HP, while Friday is quiet withonly small-cap earnings.

Key economic data focuses on U.S. employment, influencing Fed rate decisions.Reports start Wednesday with ADP non-farm employment. Thursday includesChallenger job cuts and unemployment claims, followed by Friday’s crucialunemployment rate and non-farm payrolls. Expectations suggest a slight uptickto 4.1%.

The ECB rate announcement on Thursday at 8:15 a.m. ET may cut rates from 2.9%to 2.65%, followed by a press conference at 8:45 a.m. Market volatility isexpected, especially for Euro traders, as the announcement aligns with the U.S.market open. Stay alert for earnings and economic shifts.

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