Traders watch key earnings, jobs data, and Fed signals as volatility stays elevated.
Markets are stepping into one of the most closely watched weeks of the quarter, with traders sorting through a packed lineup that could set the tone heading into December. After all major indexes finished last week in the red, sentiment remains fragile as investors weigh reduced expectations for a December rate cut, questions about the sustainability of AI spending, and a long awaited batch of economic data.
Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday are at the center of attention. The company has become the key barometer for the AI trade, and analysts expect revenue to climb to around 54 billion dollars. But with expectations running extremely high, even a beat may not be enough to calm concerns that AI budgets may be tightening.
The delayed September jobs report on Thursday will give markets clarity for the first time since the government shutdown, while the release of the Fed’s October meeting minutes may reveal how divided policymakers are on the path of rate cuts heading into 2026. With a heavy lineup of Fed speakers also on deck, traders are bracing for potentially sharp swings if the data shifts rate expectations again.
📊 Market Wrap November 18th 2025
🧠 Analyst Notes
💬 Market Highlights
Dell and Nvidia Expand AI Partnership for Enterprise Adoption
Dell Technologies announced deeper collaboration with Nvidia to deliver ready to deploy AI computing solutions, including the new PowerEdge XE8712 server that supports up to 144 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs per rack. Dell also expanded its AI Factory with Nvidia offerings. Despite the AI momentum, Dell shares fell around 7 percent following a double downgrade from Morgan Stanley on margin concerns.
Germany Selects Lockheed Martin Canada for 700 Million Dollar Naval Combat System
Germany awarded Lockheed Martin Canada a contract worth more than 1 billion Canadian dollars for its CMS 330 combat management system. The modular architecture allows integration with various sensors and weapons, reinforcing Lockheed’s position across global defense markets.
Raytheon Wins Nearly 700 Million Dollar NASAMS Contract from the US Army
Raytheon secured a 698.95 million dollar contract to supply NASAMS air defense units to the US Army. Work will run through February 2031 and highlights strong ongoing demand for advanced air defense systems.
📅 Earnings Watch
With earnings, economic data, and Fed signals all landing in the same week, markets may stay sensitive to shifts in expectations. Traders are watching whether new information brings clarity or adds to the recent volatility.
Which stocks are you tracking as the week unfolds?
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