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Hobbs Catalyst Watch - Week of April 6th

  • Writer: Mike
    Mike
  • Apr 5
  • 2 min read

Here’s a list summary of key market events and earnings reports scheduled for the week of April 6, 2025:


Monday, April 7:

  • 10:00 AM EST: Employment Trends Index for March – A labor market indicator that could provide context ahead of other jobs data, potentially influencing economic sentiment.

  • 3:00 PM EST: Consumer Credit for February – Measures consumer borrowing trends, which might affect financial and retail stocks.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: WD-40 (WDFC) – Specialty chemicals earnings that could reflect industrial and consumer demand.

    • After Market Close: Levi Strauss (LEVI) – Apparel earnings that might signal consumer discretionary spending trends.


Tuesday, April 8:

  • 8:30 AM EST: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for March – A gauge of small business sentiment that could impact broader economic views.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: Tilray (TLRY), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) – Cannabis and pharmacy retail results that could drive sector-specific moves.

    • After Market Close: CarMax (KMX) – Used car retail earnings that might reflect consumer spending and auto market conditions (note: previously listed earlier; confirm date).


Wednesday, April 9:

  • 2:00 PM EST: FOMC Meeting Minutes (from March 19 meeting) – Insights into the Fed’s rate and policy outlook, potentially driving significant market reactions.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: Delta Air Lines (DAL) – Airline earnings that could indicate travel demand and fuel cost pressures.

    • After Market Close: None widely confirmed yet, but smaller

      firms may report.


Thursday, April 10:

  • 8:30 AM EST: Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core CPI for March – A critical inflation report that could heavily influence rate expectations and market volatility.

  • 8:30 AM EST: Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims – Weekly labor market data that might refine economic health perceptions.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: None widely confirmed yet.

    • After Market Close: None widely confirmed yet, but monitor for late announcements.


Friday, April 11:

  • Q1 Earnings Season Kicks Off: Major banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), and Citigroup (C) typically report, marking the start of Q1 earnings season—confirm exact dates closer to the week.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: JPMorgan Chase (JPM) (tentative) – Banking earnings that could set the tone for financials and broader markets.


Additional Notes:

  • CPI Spotlight: The March CPI on April 10 is a key event, potentially driving equities, bonds, and the dollar based on inflation trends relative to Fed targets. The FOMC Minutes on April 9 will provide context for interpreting this data.

  • Earnings Kickoff: April 11 marks the traditional start of Q1 earnings season with big banks. JPMorgan’s results (if confirmed) could influence financials and market sentiment broadly, especially amid tariff and rate discussions.

  • Market Context: Manufacturing (Monday), labor (Tuesday, Thursday), and inflation (Thursday) data, alongside early earnings (Levi’s, CarMax, Delta), could shape narratives around growth and consumer strength. Fed commentary post-March meeting will also be in focus.


 
 
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