Stocks See Support Ahead of Heavy Earnings Week and FOMC Meeting

Market Performance - The S&P 500 Index is up by 0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index is up by 0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index is up by 0.07% [1] - March E-mini S&P futures are up by 0.35%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures are up by 0.15% [1] Economic Indicators - Stocks are supported by lower T-note yields and a stronger-than-expected US durable goods orders report, indicating a resilient US economy [2] - The dollar index is down by 0.5% and has reached a 4-month low, influenced by speculation of US coordination with Japan to boost the yen [5] Trade and Political Uncertainty - Increased trade uncertainty is present due to President Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on US imports from Canada if Canada signs a trade agreement with China [3] - Political uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve is noted, with expectations that the FOMC will leave rates unchanged, potentially provoking further threats from President Trump [2] Government Funding Concerns - The risk of another partial government shutdown is affecting stocks, with Senate Democrats threatening to block a funding deal over Department of Homeland Security/ICE funding [4]