Earnings Season Kicks Off Next Week Amid Pessimism; All Eyes on Inflation Data and FOMC Minutes

Earnings season kicks off next week with reports from major banks, financial institutions, airlines, retailers, and healthcare companies.

We'll get the latest inflation reports, including the Producer Price Index and Consumer Price Index. The Fed will also release FOMC meeting minutes.

Amazon is hosting a two-day "Prime Big Deal Days" sale event starting Tuesday for Prime members.

Companies are pessimistic about earnings overall, with more issuing negative vs. positive guidance.

Key economic reports CPI, PPI, consumer sentiment, wholesale inventories, China inflation and trade balance.