Monday Morning Must-Knows - August 25, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

August 25, 2025

Markets Could Flip This Week: Nvidia Earnings, GDP & Inflation

Markets rebounded Friday after Jerome Powell’s upbeat Jackson Hole comments, salvaging what had been a rough week. 

This week brings a lighter earnings calendar but with major highlights. Monday features Pinduoduo and BHP, while Tuesday includes Bank of Montreal. Wednesday is the big day with Nvidia, BYD Motors, CrowdStrike, Snowflake, and NetApp—Nvidia being the headline report. Thursday follows with Dell, Autodesk, Marvell Tech, Dollar General, Li Auto, and Ulta Beauty. Friday wraps with Alibaba. 

Beyond earnings, key economic data will drive sentiment. Thursday’s preliminary GDP reading is expected at +3% versus last quarter’s –0.2%, avoiding two straight negative quarters and recession fears. Friday’s core PCE index is critical; expectations sit at 0.3%, matching the last reading. But with the recent shock 0.9% PPI number, any upside surprise (0.4% or 0.5%) could stall September’s anticipated Fed rate cut. 

Markets will be watching closely—Friday’s inflation release may dictate the week’s direction.

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