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Investors reacted to the news by selling shares because of disappointment in the news. Stimulus measures tend to have an immediate impact on the economy and stocks, while structural reforms tend to take longer to work their way through the economy.

Trading was subdued on Monday as investors prepared for quarterly earnings reports from more than 140 S&P 500 companies. As of April 18, the majority of corporate earnings reports have topped expectations.

Energy shares surge on high crude oil prices

Oil surges after the U.S. tighten sanctions on Iranian oil. The indices moved lower in response but traders are more focused on this week’s round of earnings.

It’s another quiet day for the markets, leaving the Kiwi and Aussie Dollar on the back foot. Expectations are for more policy easing…

A quiet start to the week will leave the focus on earnings. What little data that is due out could have a material influence, however.

Energy shares are weighed on by lower natural gas prices

Mixed data weighs on markets while earnings are in focus.

The monthly report, which attempts to catch a glimpse of the economy based on conversations with business contacts across all of the Fed’s 12 districts, revealed that economic activity grew at a slight-to-moderate pace in March and early April. A few areas even showed some strengthening in economic growth.

Energy demand declined year over year

Chinese GDP is better than expected but did little to fuel optimism for future earnings growth.

Qualcomm Apple deal buoys the chip sector

Despite earlier warnings of the worst earnings season since 2016, the corporate earnings season is off to a strong start. Nearly 84% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten analyst earnings expectations, FactSet data shows.

In Japan, stocks may have been supported by the start of trade talks with the United States. BOJ’s Kuroda also told CNBC that there is room for reducing long-term and short-term interest rates.

Goldman Sachs on Monday posted first-profit that beat the estimates, but company revenue failed to meet expectations. Citigroup reported mixed first-quarter results, saying its earnings were boosted by share buybacks while revenue fell amid a sharp decline in equities trading. Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans told CNBC on Monday

The respective influences of economic data and earnings will be under debate as earnings season kicks in. Stats are weakening, yet earnings are not…

In a shortened week ahead, economic data and earnings will be the key drivers. Stats will need to really impress to shift sentiment towards FED policy.

The week was saved by a slew of positive corporate news that included strong earnings from J.P. Morgan Chase, which delivered better-than-expected results, Disney’s unveiling of a new streaming service, and the announcement that Dow member Chevron plans to acquire Anadarko Petroleum for $33 billion in cash and stock.

It was a big week for the majors, with risk appetite finding its feet following better than expected earnings and stats at the end of the week.

Chevron buys Anadarko, sending energy shares higher