Major U.S. corporations are set to release their quarterly earnings next week, with a focus on financial institutions and technology companies. Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Citigroup are among the financial firms scheduled to report, while Netflix and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are key technology companies expected to provide updates. The earnings reports come at a time when markets are closely monitoring developments related to trade and tariffs, which have been causing volatility in stock prices. Investors will also be watching economic indicators such as U.S. retail sales data due on Wednesday, which could provide insights into consumer spending trends. In addition to corporate earnings, significant economic events are scheduled for the week, including interest rate decisions from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Canada (BoC), as well as China's first-quarter GDP growth rate. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is also set to deliver a speech, which could influence global financial markets and investor sentiment. The week will be shortened due to the Easter holiday, with U.S. markets closed on Good Friday. This condensed schedule may intensify the focus on the earnings and economic data released earlier in the week.