Earnings Season Kicks Off As Investors Await Fed Guidance, Key Economic Data

Earnings season began strongly, with banks like JPMorgan and Wells Fargo beating expectations. Major reports from Netflix, Tesla, J&J, and others are upcoming.

Investors are watching for signals from the Fed after mixed inflation and interest rate news. Fed Chair Powell speaks on Thursday.

Important economic reports on retail sales, industrial production, and housing are scheduled. These will shape rate hike expectations.

Ex-dividend dates coming up for PNC Financial, EOG Resources, CVS, Williams-Sonoma, Colgate-Palmolive, Procter & Gamble, and others.

Current earnings reports, Fed statements, and economic releases can indicate near-term market trends.