
The stock market rally powered higher last week, with the S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) and Nasdaq composite moving above their 50-day moving averages, buoyed by strong earnings from Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META). Investors demonstrated renewed confidence as they navigated a flurry of mega-cap tech reports and critical economic data, while continuing to recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve policy amid persistent inflation concerns and labor market developments.
Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.