On March 7, 2025, traders were busy on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City.
As the week starts, stock futures are trending down. This comes after a tough week for investors who faced losses in early March. Futures for the S&P 500 dipped by 0.8%. The Nasdaq 100 fell almost 1%. Dow Jones futures slipped 268 points, which is a 0.6% decline.
Last week was particularly rough. The S&P 500 experienced a drop of 3.1%, marking its worst week since September. The Dow was down by 2.37%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped by 3.45%.
The markets are feeling the effects of ongoing talks about tariffs involving the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. These discussions have created a lot of ups and downs in stock prices.
This week, President Trump addressed concerns about a potential recession during an interview with Fox News. He suggested that the economy is simply going through “a period of transition.”
Looking ahead, a busy week of economic reports is expected. On Monday, we will see the New York Fed’s survey on consumer expectations. This will be followed by the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment report on Friday.
Inflation is another focus this week. The February Consumer Price Index (CPI) is due on Wednesday, and the Producer Price Index (PPI) will be released on Thursday. Economist Bill Adams from Comerica Bank noted that inflation data will take center stage. He explained that while both the total and core CPI likely rose at a slower pace in February, the PPI might have increased at a faster rate due to tariffs and tariff threats. This could keep the annual PPI numbers high.
As the week unfolds, the combination of political events and economic data will likely keep investors on their toes.
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