As U.S. equity markets flirt with record highs, investors prepare for a data-packed week—just ahead of the July 4th holiday. Positive trade momentum and resilient economic indicators are fueling optimism across markets.
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🗓️ Key Events This Week
🔸 Monday
• Chicago PMI
• Speeches from 2 Federal Reserve officials
🔸 Tuesday
• ISM Manufacturing PMI
• JOLTs Job Openings
• 📢 Fed Chair Powell Speech
• 🧃 $STZ Constellation Brands Earnings
🔸 Wednesday
• ADP Private Payrolls
• 🚗 $TSLA Q2 Vehicle Deliveries Report
🔴 Thursday
• Nonfarm Payrolls
• Unemployment Rate
• Weekly Jobless Claims
• ISM Services PMI
• ⚠️ Early Market Close (1 PM ET) due to the holiday
⚪ Friday – July 4th 🇺🇸
• U.S. Markets Closed in observance of Independence Day
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📈 Market Snapshot
• S&P 500 futures climbed +0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced +0.5%.
• U.S. stocks recently hit all-time highs, driven by easing geopolitical risks and robust economic data.
• The U.S. dollar continues to weaken, sliding 0.2% against major currencies—now near 3-year lows.
• European & Asian markets were largely flat as they await U.S. economic cues.
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🌐 Global Focus: Trade Talks and Economic Momentum
With President Trump’s July 9 deadline looming, negotiations with China and the EU are showing signs of real progress—supporting market sentiment and reducing volatility.
Investors are now closely watching:
• 🔍 Thursday’s Nonfarm Payrolls for labor market strength
• 🏦 Fed commentary for insights on rate policy
• 📊 Economic data to confirm resilience despite global uncertainties
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🧠 Investor Takeaway
This week’s data could shape the Fed’s tone going into Q3. Markets remain bullish but sensitive to economic surprises. Stay alert to employment metrics and Powell’s guidance, especially with thin holiday trading ahead. 📌
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