Monday Market Must-Knows: April 24, 2023

In the upcoming trading week, key focuses include earnings reports from 472 companies, notably Zscaler, BHP, Workday, CrowdStrike, Salesforce, Synopsis, Snowflake, Hormel Foods, Dell, Marvell Technologies, and Ulta Beauty across Monday to Thursday. Market reactions to these releases are crucial.

Wednesday's 8:30 a.m. ET preliminary GDP report, expected around 5%, could influence pre-market volatility. This, coupled with inflation and employment data, holds significance for the Federal Reserve's policies and market sentiment.

Tuesday features speeches from global central bankers like the German Buba President, FOMC members, ECB President, and others. Their discussions on interest rates, inflation, and growth may cause market fluctuations.

Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET sees the release of the Core PCE Price Index, expected at 0.2%. The Fed targets 2% inflation; stronger numbers might affect talks on future rate hikes. Stay vigilant for potential market shifts based on these factors.

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