Monday Morning Must-Knows - July 7, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

July 7, 2025

Will Tariff Threats Trigger Market Turmoil?

It’s an unusually quiet week for earnings, with just 43 companies reporting—none on Monday or Tuesday. Key names like Delta Airlines, Conagra, and Levi Strauss report Thursday, offering limited insight into energy and consumer trends. 

The real focus shifts to central banks and global policy. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.60%, while New Zealand is expected to hold steady at 3.25%. 

In the U.S., attention turns to the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes for clues on internal sentiment shifts that may hint at a rate cut—possibly by September. 

Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty looms. President Trump’s tariff threats hang heavy, with July 9 and August 1 deadlines for potential action if countries don’t strike trade deals. Vietnam and Thailand are signaling cooperation, but nothing is final. With low earnings activity, high political drama, and central bank updates, market volatility could spike—prompting many traders to proceed cautiously this week.

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