Tech Earnings and Fed Uncertainty Loom Over Market Rally
A robust U.S. stock rally faces a critical test this week with a deluge of corporate earnings and a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. Over one-third of the S&P 500, including tech giants Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Meta, are set to report. Key highlights include:
- Earnings Barrage: Focus on capital spending related to AI.
- Potential Leadership Shift: Fed meeting may be Jerome Powell’s last as chair.
- Key Data: Q1 GDP and PCE inflation data due, impacting rate cut expectations.
Investors eye potential market volatility amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
