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These moves come after the S&P 500 closed at a record high for the second day in a row, rising 0.06% on Tuesday. The Dow gained nearly 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4% as chip stocks dropped.
Investors are now turning their attention to upcoming earnings reports from Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA), both expected after the bell on Wednesday. These reports will be the first from the mega-cap Tech sector. Beyond these, AT&T (T), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), QuantumScape (QS), and IBM (IBM) will also report results tomorrow.
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Join the Bow Tie Nation and check out all the 2025 stock picks on Let's Talk Money! The Wildcards: Fed Policy, Jobs & Inflation Beyond earnings and tariffs, this week includes three economic landmines: Federal Reserve Decision (Wednesday): The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady, with CME FedWatch showing 97% odds of no rate cut. Rising inflation (up to 2.7% in June CPI) and a resilient job market could derail hopes for any cuts this year. Trump has voiced his frustration with Fed Chair Powell and may erupt if rates remain unchanged. PCE Inflation Report (Thursday): The Fed's preferred inflation gauge is expected to show a 2.7% annual rate. Add rising tariffs to the mix and even September rate cuts could be off the table. Jobs Report (Friday): Forecasts call for just 102,000 new jobs in July, down from 147,000 in June. So far, employment has been the bright spot in the economy. But a surprise miss here could rattle investor confidence. What Investors Can Do Now Earnings have been strong. The economy is holding up - for now. But with so many potential shocks on the calendar, this is the time to hedge. Buy puts on the S&P 500 ETF (SPY): A simple way to protect your portfolio from a broad market downturn while still letting your individual stocks run. With volatility nearing lows for the year, option premiums on the index fund are relatively cheap. Sell call options against individual stocks: This generates income and reduces risk while allowing for some upside though it will limit gains to the option's strike price. Look for domestic winners: Companies with U.S.-based production and supply chains could thrive as tariffs hit competitors. We're entering a new economic era—one defined by onshoring, inflation, and volatility. Investors who prepare now won't just survive it. They'll profit from it. Disclosure: This is the Most Dangerous Week for Investors in 20 Years is written by Joseph Hogue, CFA who is a former equity analyst and economist. Born and raised in Iowa, after serving in the Marine Corps, Joseph worked in corporate finance and real estate before starting a career in investment analysis. He has appeared on Bloomberg and CNBC and led a team of equity analysts for a venture capital research firm. He holds a master's degree in business and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Positions in stocks mentioned: SOFI, META, ARM
