⚠️ Key Events This Week
It’s a shortened but busy week for US markets. With one trading day lost to MLK Day, attention shifts to macro data, earnings, and headline risk from
#Davos2026 .
Volatility is likely to build mid to late week, especially as markets remain sensitive to fresh signals around a potential new Trump-led tariff push against Europe.
🟡Monday
● US markets closed for MLK Day
● World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos
Low liquidity in US markets, but Davos headlines can still move sentiment, particularly around trade policy, geopolitics, and rates.
🟡Tuesday
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#netflix $NFLX earnings
Early signal for consumer demand and growth-oriented equities. Guidance will matter more than backward-looking numbers.
🔴 Wednesday
● December Pending Home Sales
● Trump speech at Davos
Housing data offers a read on demand under elevated mortgage rates. Trump’s Davos remarks add headline risk, especially around tariffs, trade relations, and fiscal stance.
🔴 Thursday
● Core PCE Inflation
● US Q3 2025 GDP
● Weekly Jobless Claims
● Intel $INTC earnings
The most important day of the week. Core PCE is the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. GDP and claims add context on growth and labor conditions. Expect reactions in rates, USD, and equities.
🟡 Friday
● S&P Global Manufacturing and Services PMI
● University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment
Final check on business activity and consumer confidence before the close.
Around 10% of S&P 500 companies report earnings this week, but the market focus remains on Thursday’s macro cluster and ongoing tariff-related headlines.