Monday Morning Must-Knows - May 5, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

May 5, 2025

WillPowell’s Words Move the Markets?

Aftera wild week of earnings from tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, andMeta, the upcoming trading week may feel calmer—but don’t be fooled. With 1,781companies reporting, volatility remains high. Key earnings include AMD, Disney,Uber, Shopify, Coinbase, and Honda, whose results could be impacted by globaltariff tensions. But the real market-moving moment comes Wednesday with theFOMC rate decision at 2:00 PM ET, followed by Jerome Powell’s press conferenceat 2:30 PM. 

The Fed is widely expected to hold rates at 5.25%-5.5%, despite recent signs ofsoftening inflation, slower GDP, and stable unemployment. 

Meanwhile, the Bank of England announces its rate decision Thursday at 7:00 AMET, with expectations of a rate cut to 4.25%. Traders in the British poundshould stay alert. With central banks in focus and high-profile earnings ahead,prepare for more market movement.

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