Monday Morning Must-Knows - April 20, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

April 20, 2026

Markets Rally Into Earnings Flood as Iran Deadline Approaches

Markets continue their recovery off the March 31st lows, extending gains into fresh highs on steady momentum. While conditions remain stable on the surface, the week ahead brings several catalysts that could reshape market direction.

The key geopolitical focus is the April 22 Iran ceasefire deadline, alongside peak earnings season with 500+ companies reporting. Major names including Tesla, UnitedHealth, IBM, Boeing, Intel, and American Express will provide a broad read on corporate performance across sectors.

On the macro side, U.S. retail sales and global PMI data will offer critical signals on consumer strength and growth trends, with the potential to drive volatility depending on the outcomes.

In this episode of Monday Morning Must Knows, Merlin Rothfeld breaks down the key drivers shaping markets this week, including earnings, geopolitics, and macro data.

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