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Retail Sales, More Bank Results Next After Rally
December retail sales are seen up 0.5% monthly, and earnings from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley also are due. Stocks just had their best day since November after CPI data.
Schwab Market Update
After yesterday's bank- and CPI-fueled rally, major indexes flattened and yields edged up following a 0.4% rise in December retail sales. Fresh bank earnings looked solid.
Looking to the Futures
Equities and treasuries surged as investors’ inflation fears were allayed by economic data this week.
Bank Earnings, CPI Kick off Pivotal Day for Stocks
Four of the largest U.S. banks report earnings this morning and the government releases December CPI, possibly key touchpoints for stocks and Treasury yields amid general weakness.
Today's Options Market Update
Consumer prices topped expectations at 0.4% last month, but closely watched core CPI fell to +0.2% month-over-month from +0.3% in November . Yields moved lower and stocks rose in early trading as bank results impressed.
PPI Data Awaited After Monday's SPX Recovery
Today's PPI could help determine the direction of Treasury yields and stocks. Analysts expect a relatively benign report, but tomorrow's CPI and bank earnings may have more impact.
What's Ahead for China in 2025?
Economic data and policies out of China are typically delayed until mid-March. Stock volatility may be prevalent until initiatives are clarified after the Lunar New Year.
After Hot Jobs Data, Focus Turns to Earnings, CPI
Investors don't get a break from yield worries as both CPI and PPI loom this week. But bank earnings could distract. Major indexes hit post-election lows in Friday's sell-off.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on pace for a down week as rising bond yields rattle investor confidence. Volatility is likely to remain elevated next week, driven by the monthly inflation data and unofficial kickoff to Q4 earnings season.