Monday Morning Must-Knows - May 26, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

May 26, 2025

WillTariffs Trigger Another Market Shakeup?

Marketsfaced fresh volatility last week as President Trump announced a surprise 50%tariff on Europe and targeted Apple—adding shockwaves to already weak marketconditions. Many expect a rollback to a lower rate, but the uncertainty israttling investors. 

This week, all eyes are on Nvidia, reporting Wednesday after market close,along with Salesforce, Synopsys, and HP. If Nvidia disappoints, tech could takea major hit. Earnings also include AutoZone, Costco, Dell, Ulta, andHormel. 

Globally, New Zealand’s rate cut is expected Tuesday, but the real focus willbe their press conference and potential global trade insights. 

On the economic front, U.S. GDP is stagnating—now at just 0.3%—raising pressureon the Fed to cut rates. However, the Core PCE Price Index, the Fed’s preferredinflation metric, is forecast to rise only 0.1% Friday—good news if itholds. 

Stay cautious—tariff headlines and economic uncertainty could trigger moremarket swings. Watch Nvidia and Friday’s inflation report closely.

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