HUGE VOLATILITY INCOMING
The next 5–7 days could define the direction of the entire market. Here’s what’s on the table.
Geopolitical Risk US-Iran tensions are escalating fast.
Massive US military airlift to the Middle East
Negotiations cancelled
Risk of renewed strikes
Last time this happened:
Oil pumped 70%
Stocks dropped 10%
If it escalates again… expect even bigger shocks.
Fed Decision (Wednesday) Markets expect a pause but that’s not the real story.
All eyes on Powell’s press conference.
With his term ending soon, this could set the tone for what’s next.
If he stays hawkish while energy prices remain high… markets may not like it.
Big Tech Earnings Same week. Same pressure.
Microsoft
Amazon
Alphabet
Meta
Apple (Thursday)
Any signs of slowdown = potential downside for equities.
ISM Manufacturing PMI (Friday) Last 3 readings > 52 despite global tensions.
If strength continues → risk assets could rally
If it weakens → caution returns fast
What This Week Decides:
• Escalation or de-escalation in geopolitics
• Strength of the US economy
• The Fed’s true stance
This is where big money makes its move.