There’s always something at risk when it comes to investing. But right now, it is definitely smart to keep your eyes open for major market disturbances.
With the risk-reward balance in the U.S. equities market stabilizing, Wall Street has entered a pivotal stretch over the next 14 trading sessions that may determine its near-term direction. In a span often defined by uncertainty, key economic data and Fed policy will weigh heavily on investor sentiment.
No sector is more vulnerable than tech.
What’s happening in the next two weeks?
Investors will navigate a dense calendar featuring the latest employment figures, a critical inflation gauge, and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, each offering clues about the path of monetary policy.
Bloomberg posits that these events may crystallize Wall Street’s path for the remainder of the year.
Tech in the spotlight
Nowhere is the market’s vulnerability more visible than in technology stocks, which have driven much of this year’s advance.
The so-called “Magnificent Seven” account for more than 30% of the S&P 500’s weighting. Their performance in the coming two weeks could dictate whether the broader market weathers potential shocks or stumbles.
Recent earnings have underscored both resilience and risk. Nvidia, for instance, posted record quarterly revenue on the back of AI demand, but analysts warn its lofty valuation leaves little room for disappointment. Apple’s iPhone cycle and cloud revenues at Amazon and Microsoft will be closely watched, with any softness potentially magnified across the index.
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