Anticipating the Week: Focus on Earnings Reports and Federal Reserve Commentary

Key Economic Events and Earnings to Watch Next Week

The upcoming week promises to be dynamic for the stock market, as various catalysts are set to influence volatility. Key data points, such as new home sales and the S&P flash U.S. manufacturing and services purchasing managers’ indexes (PMI), will provide critical insights into consumer spending and overall business conditions.

Additionally, a series of Federal Reserve speeches will attract significant attention, particularly due to recent comments from Fed Chair Powell. Investors will be on the lookout for clues regarding the central bank’s policy direction.

Earnings season is still in full swing, with several prominent companies scheduled to report. Upcoming announcements include 3M (MMM), Alphabet (GOOGL), American Airlines (AAL), Boeing (BA), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), GE Aerospace (GE), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Tesla (TSLA), and Verizon (VZ). This diverse lineup is poised to create substantial headlines across various sectors.

Below is a schedule of significant market events anticipated for next week. Please note that all economic dates are tentative and could change.

Monday, April 21: U.S. leading economic indicators for March will be released.

Tuesday, April 22: A speech from Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker is on the agenda.

Wednesday, April 23: Remarks will come from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, and Fed Governor Christopher Waller. Moreover, the S&P flash U.S. services and manufacturing PMIs for April, new home sales for March, and the Fed Beige Book will be released, followed by an evening speech from Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic.

Thursday, April 24: This day will include initial jobless claims, March housing starts and building permits, alongside the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey. Fed Governor Michael Barr is also scheduled to speak.

Friday, April 25: The week concludes with a speech from San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly.

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