Here's what markets are watching this weekend and into next week (July 28–Aug 3, 2025): 🕰️ 1. U.S.-China Trade & Tariff Risks August 1 deadline looms: President Trump's proposed tariff hikes (15–30%) on EU and other imports take effect unless new deals are reached — investors are watching negotiations closely for risk or relief cues . Military-level diplomacy across trade partners (EU, South Korea, Canada) remains fluid, which could spark market volatility if talks stall. 🏛️ 2. FOMC Meeting & Powell's Press Conference (Wed July 30) The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, but markets will key on language around future rate hikes or cuts. Trump's public pressure on Jerome Powell raises uncertainty over Fed independence and messaging bias. 📊 3. Big Tech & AI Earnings (Late July
Earnings Season: Muted Gains, Sharp Losses: Can Mag 7 Shift the Mood?
The kickoff has been far from optimistic. Even earnings beats only lead to modest gains, while misses are punished heavily. Take Google for example — despite beating expectations, the stock opened higher but ended the day up just 0.88%.ASML: Dropped 8% right after earnings. Over the following three trading days, the total decline reached 14%. TSMC: Gained 3% post-earnings, but ended with a red candle. It went on to decline for three consecutive days. --------- Mag 7 companies: META, AMZN, AAPL, will release earnings next week. Can they shift the mood or not?
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