The Week Ahead 🔮

Market Musings 10/27/2025

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Huge market week ahead: Fed, China & earnings on tap…

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Stocks are flying into a packed week with more #RateCuts likely, US-China #Tariffs trade talks and #BigTech earnings on deck.

We’re coming off a huge two-day rally; up about 2% since Friday after cooler than expected #Inflation.

The big takeaway? Overall and core #Inflation decelerated in September with both goods and services growing just moderately. The only real outliers were energy, driven by higher gas prices, and meats, which continue to rise. Overall, it was better than expected and likely cemented this week’s #RateCuts.

The Fed meeting kicks off Tuesday with the decision on Wednesday. Thanks to Friday’s #Inflation report, investors now see a 25 bps cut this week as a lock. However, the bigger debate is whether we get another cut in December with markets about 50/50 right now. You can bet all eyes will be on Powell’s tone for direction.

Next up, the White House and China with hold trade talks on Thursday ahead of the APEC summit in Korea. The White House has already hinted those threatened 100% #Tariffs are unlikely and that yet another “framework” is on the table. That optimism helped push stocks higher Monday as investors hope for a resolution… or at least another delay.

And finally, it’s the heart of earnings season. Most of #BigTech reports this week along with many others. So, expect plenty of company-specific volatility layered on top of all the macro noise.

Bottom line, markets are incredibly optimistic heading into an important week with likely Fed #RateCuts, US-China #Tariffs talks and #BigTech earnings.