Wall Street is preparing for one of the most eventful weeks of the year, with investors closely watching developments on multiple fronts — from looming U.S. tariffs to a critical Federal Reserve policy meeting, as well as key tech sector earnings.

Markets are expected to respond sharply to news regarding President Donald Trump’s tariff decisions, particularly the pending levies on EU and Canadian goods. These trade tensions coincide with a pivotal Fed meeting where analysts anticipate a potential shift in interest rate policy amid inflation and growth uncertainty.

Meanwhile, major tech companies including Apple, Amazon, and Google-parent Alphabet are set to release their quarterly results, which could significantly influence broader market sentiment.

“Next week will be a litmus test for investor confidence,” said Dana Levinson, a senior strategist at Sterling Capital. “We’ve got geopolitics, monetary policy, and tech — all colliding.”

Volatility is likely to increase as Wall Street digests a flurry of economic data, earnings, and geopolitical developments that could shape market direction for weeks to come.