Look ahead: Microsoft; Intel; Caterpillar; American Airlines; US Q1 GDP
AI and tech in focus with earnings from Microsoft and Intel. Results from Caterpillar, American Airlines, and preliminary Q1 US GDP reading are likely to give more clues on whether the economy is becoming too hot or ‘just nice’.
(AI Video Summary)
US economic updates
The focus of today's "Look ahead", led by Angeline Ong, centers on significant upcoming tech earnings and pivotal economic data announcements for Wednesday, 25 April. Highlights include the anticipated Q1 US GDP growth rate, alongside other key indicators such as initial jobless claims, wholesale inventories and pending home sales. The discourse also touches on the implications of the Fed's rate cut decisions on market dynamics, including the strengthening of the US dollar.
Major tech earnings incoming
Attention is drawn to earnings reports from major companies across various sectors, including tech giants like Intel, Microsoft, and Alphabet, where Microsoft's performance and its stake in AI and cloud computing market are of particular interest. Additionally, updates from sectors like biotech, retail, and European banking are mentioned, with a lookout on how these could impact market strategies. The video concludes with a nod to the importance of upcoming airline industry updates, especially concerning American Airlines' handling of the expected demand surge.
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