
Last week saw markets navigate volatile trading amid escalating trade tensions and mixed economic signals. The S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) showed resilience despite ongoing tariff concerns, with investors parsing through financial sector earnings and adjusting expectations following Fed Chair Powell's commentary on monetary policy. Retail sales data provided fresh insights into consumer health while markets continued to assess the broader economic impact of trade policies.
Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.