Fiona Cincotta
Fiona Cincotta
Senior Market Analyst
Expertise: Macroeconomics, Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Media
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Weekly Equities Outlook: Marks & Spencer, easyJet & Palo Alto Networks
Among the companies reporting this week are: Marks & Spencer, easyJet and Palo Alto Networks
Wall Street Forecast: DJIA rises despite consumer sentiment falling
U.S. stocks are subdued today but have gained strongly across the week due to the de-escalation of the US-China trade war and cooling inflation. At the same time, investors shrugged off souring consumer sentiment.
GBP/USD, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
GBP/USD rises after a jump in Q1 GDP. USD/JPY falls ahead of US data dump & Fed Powell’s speech.
S&P500 Forecast: SPX grinds higher with trade developments in focus
U.S. stocks point to a modestly higher open as investors pause for breath following a strong start to the week fueled by optimism surrounding the U.S.-China trade deal and cooler-than-expected inflation. US indices have rebounded strongly as the worst-case scenario for trade tariffs has passed and amid a de-escalating trade war with China.
EUR/USD, FTSE 100 Forecast: Two trades to watch
EUR/USD rises to 1.12 despite cooler German inflation. FTSE 100 holds steady amid mixed earnings.
S&P500 Forecast: SPX rises as inflation cools
U.S. stocks are set to open broadly higher after US inflation cooled by more than expected and as the market continues digesting the de-escalation of the U.S.–China trade war. US CPI cooled to 2.3% YoY, down from 2.4% in March, below expectations of 2.4%. This marked the slowest pace in inflation since spring 2021, and it was the third month in a row that inflation was cooler than expected.
GBP/USD, DAX Forecast: Two trades to watch
GBP/USD at a monthly low after UK jobs data & ahead of US CPI. DAX hovers around its record high ahead of ZEW sentiment data.
Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ soars on US-China trade deal
U.S. stocks are set to open significantly higher as the US and China agreed to a deal to reduce tariffs, signaling a de-escalation in the trade war. The US will lower tariffs to 30%, down from 145%, and Chinese taxes on US imports will fall to 10% from 125%. These new measures will be effective for 90 days.
EUR/USD, FTSE 100 Forecast: Two trades to watch
EUR/USD falls below 1.11 as US-China agree to pause tariffs. FTSE 100 rises on trade optimism, miners drive the gains.
Equities weekly forecast; Walmart, Burberry & Alibaba
Stocks reporting this week include: Walmart, Burberry, and Alibaba.
Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ rises ahead of US-China trade talks
U.S. stocks are set to rise modestly as investors react to Trump's comments ahead of trade talks with China this weekend and ongoing concerns about inflation. Trump said he considers 80% tariffs on China as a good place. This would be down from the current 145% level.