Markets enter a post-Fed recalibration week as investors digest Wednesday's rate cut decision and begin focusing on the sustainability of recent market leadership amid concerning technical signals. Several high-flying names including quantum computing leader IonQ (IONQ), nuclear power play Oklo (OKLO), and Chinese technology giants Baidu (BIDU) and Alibaba (BABA) have reached extreme valuations following massive rallies that may be unsustainable. The week features Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Tuesday speech at 12:35pm, providing insights into the central bank's policy outlook following last week's decision and market reactions. Friday's Core PCE Price Index represents the Fed's preferred inflation measure and will influence expectations for future policy adjustments, while Thursday's GDP revision offers updated economic growth perspectives. Key earnings from memory chip leader Micron (MU) Tuesday, retail giant Costco (COST) Thursday, and consulting powerhouse Accenture (ACN) Thursday will provide insights across technology, consumer, and professional services sectors.
Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.
