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Markets brace for Trump tariffs, Nvidia earnings…a week packed with macro catalysts
Summary
- Global financial markets this week face the prospect of heightened volatility driven by tariff policy, key economic indicators, and mega-cap tech earnings.
- The market impact of President Trump’s 15% global tariff measure on the 23rd and Nvidia (NVDA) earnings on the 25th—along with AI-related demand and the semiconductor cycle outlook—could affect the broader tech sector.
- Consumer confidence, initial jobless claims, the Producer Price Index (PPI) and policy-related remarks by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials are also likely to act as key market catalysts this week.
Global financial markets this week face a run of tariff policy developments, key economic indicators and mega-cap tech earnings, raising the prospect of increased volatility.
According to Cointelegraph on X (formerly Twitter) on the 23rd, the market impact of President Trump’s 15% global tariff measure is expected to be more fully priced in on Monday (23rd).
On Tuesday (24th), the February Consumer Confidence Index will be released, with investors watching for any shift in sentiment toward the economy.
On Wednesday (25th), Nvidia (NVDA) will report earnings. Guidance on demand tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and the outlook for the semiconductor cycle could influence the broader tech sector.
On Thursday (26th), initial jobless claims will be released, a gauge for tracking labor-market momentum.
On Friday (27th), the January Producer Price Index (PPI) will be published, offering a read on whether inflationary pressure is persisting.
In addition, 11 scheduled public remarks by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials this week could make policy-related commentary another key market variable.
Minseung Kang
minriver@bloomingbit.ioBlockchain journalist | Writer of Trade Now & Altcoin Now, must-read content for investors.
