2025: Investors Eye Earnings and Jobs

The new year has kicked off, and investors are eager to see how things shape up. With Donald Trump becoming the 47th U. S. President, the financial scene is expected to shift. Both stock and crypto markets might feel the impact. First, let's talk about the markets. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will take a break on January 9 to honor former President Jimmy Carter. The bond market will also wrap up early that day.Now, let's dive into earnings. The week starts slow, with no big names reporting. But things heat up on Thursday. Walgreens and tech giant Infosys will reveal their earnings. Friday is the big day for banking bigwigs like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and BlackRock. Delta Air Lines and Wipro will also share their quarterly results. Job data is another key focus. Tuesday brings the U. S. trade deficit and job openings reports for November. Wednesday, ADP's employment report gives a sneak peek at private-sector job growth. The Federal Reserve will also share its December meeting minutes. Thursday, we'll see the weekly jobless claims. Friday wraps up with the November employment report and January's consumer sentiment snapshot.