28/05/2025 Daily Reports
Fed Minutes Incoming
• The FOMC meeting minutes from earlier this month will be released today.
• Traders will be looking for clues on rate path expectations and how the Fed views inflation and growth risks.
Tariff Delay Offers Relief
• Markets got a boost Tuesday as President Trump postponed the 50% EU tariff decision to July 9.
• Consumer confidence rebounded in May, suggesting improving sentiment as trade rhetoric softened.
Nvidia Earnings in Focus
• Nvidia (NVDA) reports after the bell today.
• Stock has gained momentum recently, up 3.2% Tuesday, with after-hours action also positive.
• Analysts and investors are watching for commentary on AI investment, chip demand, and the impact of geopolitical trade tensions.
Oil Prices Climb Ahead of OPEC+ Decision
• Crude oil rose 0.5% to $61.20; Brent is also trending higher after Tuesday’s dip.
• OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee meets today, followed by a Saturday session led by Saudi Arabia.
• Markets are bracing for a possible production hike, which may pressure prices due to oversupply risks.
What’s Next?
• Investor attention is tightly focused on Nvidia as a bellwether for tech and AI sector sentiment. Meanwhile, broader market calm reflects a fragile balance between relief from tariff delays and caution around central bank policy signals. The upcoming Fed minutes and OPEC+ decisions could be key volatility triggers before the week ends.
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U.S. Futures Steady as Investors Await Nvidia Earnings and Fed Signals
• U.S. stock futures were flat on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to earnings from Nvidia, expected to offer key insight into the effects of ongoing export restrictions to China. Major retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Macy’s are also set to report, adding to the day’s corporate focus.
• In after-hours trading, shares of Okta dropped over 12% after the company maintained its guidance, citing continued macroeconomic uncertainty.
• Tuesday’s session saw strong gains across the board, with the Dow up 1.78%, the S&P 500 rising 2.05%, and the Nasdaq jumping 2.47%. The rally was driven by President Trump’s decision to delay a proposed 50% tariff on EU goods, easing fears of escalating trade tensions.
• Markets are also buoyed by hopes of business-friendly policies, including potential tax cuts and deregulation. Attention now turns to the release of FOMC meeting minutes for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy direction.
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