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📈🚨 Drop them a sub and get some of the best market insights on Substack!Last week, the S&P 500 officially entered correction territory, shedding 10% from its highs. The Dow got slammed for over 1,300 points, and the Nasdaq wasn’t spared either. The key driver? A cocktail of tariff fears, economic slowdown signals, and Fed uncertainty.
What’s Next?
📊 Fed Meeting (Wednesday) – Will Powell hold rates steady, or will the recent market turbulence push him toward a rate cut signal? The Fed’s updated dot plot will be key in shaping market expectations.
💰 Retail Sales (Monday) – January’s -0.9% drop spooked markets, but will February show a rebound? If not, expect more fears of an economic slowdown to creep in.
💸 Options & Dark Pool Data – This week, we saw NVDA call sweeps ramp up while TSLA puts surged—is AI back in favor while EVs take a hit? Dark pool activity in SPY & QQQ suggests institutions are positioning for a big move.
🔥 Stocks to Watch:
📌 Nike (NKE) – Earnings on Thursday. Soft consumer spending could be a major red flag for retail.
📌 Micron (MU) – AI chip leader reports earnings. More hype, or actual results?
📌 FedEx (FDX) – A key recession indicator. If they miss, it’s a big signal of slowing demand.
This week is loaded with potential catalysts. Expect volatility, major rotations, and huge institutional moves. Stay sharp!
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