What should you pay special attention to during today's session?
• Before the U.S. markets open, Procter & Gamble, Norfolk Southern, Charter Communications, and SLB will release their quarterly reports—SLB’s results (oil sector) in particular may provide insights into the impact of the energy crisis on the industry.
• At 4:00 p.m. CET, the final reading of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for April will be released—against the backdrop of Trump’s warnings about higher gas prices, the reading may confirm a deterioration in U.S. household sentiment.
• Markets will remain sensitive to news from the Middle East—the weekend is shaping up to be turbulent due to Israel’s heightened readiness for a potential escalation. Narrow market leadership (dominated by semiconductors) and the disconnect between investor optimism and geopolitical realities create a fragile environment in which any negative headline could trigger a sharp correction.
See below for additional information:
UK retail sales surprised the market in a positive way💡
Morning Wrap- Relative Optimism Returns to the Markets (24.04. 2026)
Daily summary: Risk-off takes over 📉 US stocks plunge, while dollar and oil rebound sharply 💸
Israel ready to strike again❓Dollar rebounds as war jitters resurface 📈
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