Market Storylines: Tariff Tensions, Volatility Spike + Earnings Kickoff

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a volatile week as China’s new export controls and President Trump’s tariff threats triggered the biggest U.S. selloff since April. Markets and crypto plunged before rebounding on softer rhetoric from Washington and strong bank earnings kicking off the season. Fed Chair Powell’s signal of further rate cuts fueled a rally in cyclicals and financials. Regional banks later slid on fresh credit concerns. Reinking highlights China’s upcoming economic data, earnings acceleration, and ongoing shutdown talks as next week’s key drivers.