Key Highlights to Monitor This Week: Jobs Report, Amazon, Disney, Alphabet, Palantir, and More

Market Volatility: Last week saw increased volatility in equities, with the S&P 500 ending slightly up and the Nasdaq Composite slightly down after a steady interest rate announcement by the Federal Open Market Committee.

Microsoft's Earnings Impact: Microsoft experienced a significant drop of 10% in its stock value, resulting in a loss of $357 billion in market capitalization following a disappointing earnings report.

Silver Market Collapse: The silver market faced a dramatic decline, falling 31% in a single day, attributed to the nomination of hawkish Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair and a prior 50% increase in value this year.

Overall Economic Sentiment: The combination of these events reflects a turbulent economic sentiment, with investors reacting to both corporate earnings and shifts in monetary policy.