Upcoming Economic and Corporate Announcements Impacting Markets
The upcoming week is set to be a significant one for investors, with major announcements expected from both the Federal Reserve and a series of high-profile companies. According to a report, the Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet, where officials will consider changes to the current interest rate policy. Despite persistent inflation, futures traders largely believe that a cut is unlikely due to the strong labor market.
Following the meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will address the media to provide further insight into potential rate decisions for the coming year under the new presidential administration. This could significantly influence market dynamics, particularly considering the anticipated updates on the fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data.
Key Economic Indicators
In terms of GDP, the Atlanta Federal Reserve projects a 3% growth for the fourth quarter of 2024, surpassing the 2.8% growth observed in the previous quarter. On Friday, investors will closely monitor the PCE price index, which will indicate whether inflation continued its upward trend in December, following a rise to an annual rate of 2.4% in November.
The week will also see crucial data releases regarding home prices and sales levels, retail inventories, jobless claims, employment costs, and the U.S. trade deficit.
Corporate Earnings in Focus
The week is packed with significant earnings reports from members of the Magnificent 7, as well as other major players across the technology, energy, and finance sectors. On Wednesday, investors will receive updates from Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, with Apple scheduled for Thursday.
Microsoft's report follows its recent $500 billion AI funding initiative, while Tesla's update comes amid CEO Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Apple faces scrutiny over iPhone demand, following analyst downgrades. Also on the docket are tech giants ASML Holdings, IBM, Intel, and ServiceNow.
In the energy sector, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell are expected to release their quarterly financials in light of new favorable energy policies. Additionally, earnings from telecommunications heavyweights AT&T, T-Mobile, and Comcast could provide insights into the sector's health.
Earnings from Visa, Mastercard, and SoFi will shed light on consumer financial stability, which, according to the IndexBox platform, has shown resilience as debt levels have recently decreased.
Other Corporate Updates
Boeing will host its investor call on Tuesday, following its early earnings release last week, while RTX and Lockheed Martin are also set to disclose their financials. General Motors will share its report on Tuesday, having recently benefited from an analyst upgrade tied to strategic shifts such as closing its Cruise robotaxi program.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
