Greetings, discerning investors! Welcome to your Daily Outlook for Monday, March 17, 2025—a forward-looking guide to this week’s White House agenda and stock market currents. With Trump’s Yemen strikes still reverberating and markets navigating tariff turbulence, the GLHR Investing Team is here to spotlight what’s ahead at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, assess equity trends, and flag critical developments to monitor. Let’s dive into the week’s roadmap and sharpen your investment lens!
White House Week Ahead: March 17-23, 2025
This week, Trump’s administration is poised for action—expect trade, defense, and economic moves to dominate. Monday kicks off with talks on Canada-Mexico tariff adjustments—25% duties paused last week face a March 31 deadline, but X buzz hints at escalation: “Steel’s back on the table!” Tuesday’s Nvidia GTC keynote could tie into White House tech priorities—AI’s in focus post-Intel’s surge. Wednesday’s FOMC rate decision looms—Trump’s hinted at Fed pressure, though no formal meet’s set. Thursday marks Trump’s Ukraine briefing—post-Saturday’s Yemen flex, aid talks with Zelenskyy could shift defense stocks. Friday’s quiet, but X posts tease a tariff update: “China’s next?” All week, expect fallout from Yemen’s Houthi strikes—oil and enforcement ripple effects.
Stock Market Rundown: What’s Happening This Week
Stocks are jittery—S&P’s down 5.3% this month, Nasdaq off 1.3%—but risers shine. Exxon Mobil (XOM) at $119 pre-market—up 3% post-Yemen—leads oil on supply fears. Lockheed Martin (LMT) at $600, up 1%, and Geo Group (GEO) at $13.50, up 5%, ride Trump’s defense wave. Intel (INTC) at $23.41 glows—13% surge—while Apple (AAPL) dips 3% on tariffs. Crypto’s steady—Bitcoin at $85K, XRP at $2.30 with whale grabs (167M). Roblox (RBLX) at $50.87, up 2%, and Coinbase (COIN) at $182, up 1.5%, tap gaming and blockchain—X posts: “Youth stocks hold!” JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at $275.45, up 5% monthly, steadies post-shutdown dodge.
What to Look Out For
Keep your radar on—Monday’s retail sales (February) could sway consumer stocks; DG ($76.33) may flex. Tuesday’s Nvidia GTC keynote—Rubin chip reveal—could lift INTC, NVDA ($135). Wednesday’s FOMC rate call—25-basis-point cut odds at 65% (CME FedWatch)—might jolt JPM, markets. Thursday’s existing home sales (February)—$418K median—test housing plays; X posts: “Inventory’s key!” Yemen fallout—XOM, LMT—and tariff news could spike volatility—Goldman’s 25% recession odds linger. X buzzes: “Oil’s the play!” Watch INTC ($26 target), XOM ($125 potential), and GEO for enforcement bets.
Markets wobble—Nasdaq’s choppy—but XOM, LMT, and INTC defy it. Pair with JPM or RBLX for balance—your edge is timing. Explore “The Independent Investor” by Phil DeMuth on Amazon—a refined take on steady gains. GLHR Investing Team’s got your playbook—act decisively!
Invest with precision,
GLHR Investing Team
