Monday Morning Must-Knows - May 18, 2026

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

May 18, 2026

NVIDIA Earnings, Fed Minutes, and Global PMI Data Hit This Week

This week may be quieter on the surface, but one massive market event could set the tone for traders: NVIDIA earnings. Merlin breaks down why NVIDIA’s report, Jensen Huang’s outlook on demand, and expectations around growth could create major volatility after Wednesday’s close.

He also covers the latest Federal Reserve shift, the upcoming FOMC meeting minutes, and global services and manufacturing data from Europe, England, and the United States. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq still pushing higher despite recent inflation concerns, traders have plenty to watch heading into the week.

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