Geopolitical tensions and economic indicators in the spotlight of investors

Many attention-grabbing reports have come from Tehran, where air defense systems have been activated, although the reasons for this step remain unclear. The situation has been further exacerbated by statements from Israeli Defense Minister Katz, who emphasized Israel's readiness to resume military actions against Iran. These events increase concerns about the escalation of the conflict, which could affect oil prices and introduce greater volatility in the financial markets.

On the American market, preliminary PMI data for the services and industrial sectors has been published. The PMI for services stood at 51.3, exceeding forecasts of 50.6 and improving from the previous result of 49.8. Similarly, the PMI for industry reached a value of 54, also surpassing expectations of 52.5. These data indicate a continuation of the recovery in the American economy, which may strengthen the dollar and influence investors' decisions regarding asset allocation.

Investors are closely monitoring expectations regarding future Fed decisions on interest rates. The current interest rate remains in the range of 3.50-3.75%, and the next FOMC meeting is scheduled for April 29. An overwhelming majority of the market (99.5%) expects rates to remain at the current level, indicating stability in monetary policy in the near future. This could support further gains in the stock markets and stabilize the situation in the bond market.

Meta, the tech giant, announced its intention to reduce 10% of its workforce as part of efforts to improve efficiency. This is another move by the company towards cost optimization, which may aim to strengthen profitability in the face of increasing competition and a changing market environment. For investors, it will be crucial to observe how these actions will impact the company's financial results in the upcoming quarters.

Tomorrow will bring further observations of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the continuation of the analysis of macroeconomic data from the USA. An important event will also be the upcoming Fed meeting, which may provide clues regarding future monetary policy. Investors should also monitor market reactions to decisions and announcements from key companies such as Meta.