Equity markets moved higher on Monday to put the S&P 500 at its highest closing level in over a year. The move was driven by a lack of news more than anything else as the market takes a breath in wait for what's to come this week. On the earnings front, the market expects reports from nearly 200 S&P 500 companies, making this the busiest week of the reporting cycle. Reports from Microsoft to The Coca-Company are due out and will give more evidence of what to expect from the 2nd half of the year.
On the economic front, the market is waiting for the Fed's next move and the most recent data on inflation. The Fed meets on Tuesday and Wednesday and is expected to hike rates by another 25 basis points. The question is what they do next, and the answer may come on Friday. The PCE price index is due out on Friday and is expected to moderate. If the index is cooler than expected, it could lead the market to new highs. If not, the threat of FOMC rate hikes will linger and weigh on the market.