Markets saw a boost from strong job data this week, easing recession fears, but inflation concerns and the upcoming Fed decision kept optimism in check. Explore the latest market trends, commodity movements, and the key factors shaping next week’s outlook.
Markets end April with cautious optimism as strong earnings and easing inflation offer hope. Investors weigh interest rate uncertainty, sector shifts, and global risks. Explore key moves in stocks, commodities, and forex.
Top Economic Events to Watch | April 28 - May 2, 2025
28 April 2025
Major U.S. economic data releases — Non-Farm Payrolls, GDP, and Core PCE — are set to drive global markets this week. Learn what to watch and how to prepare for the moves.
Explore this week's market highlights: mixed earnings, persistent inflation concerns, and rising geopolitical risks. Tech stocks lead, commodities show mixed signals, and the dollar dips as traders brace for upcoming inflation data and Fed moves.
Markets ended the week with cautious optimism as strong trade data and easing energy costs boosted sentiment. Gains were tempered by inflation concerns, Fed uncertainty, and rising geopolitical tensions.
This week’s market recap dives into rising trade tensions, investor risk-off moves, Fed pressures, and sector shakeups across stocks, commodities, and forex.
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