The S&P 500 Index is slowly nearing its all-time high, and this week will be crucial as the earnings season starts, US-Iran tensions escalate, and the US publishes its consumer and producer inflation reports.

Many companies in the index will publish their financial statements this week.

Some of the top ones to watch will be Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE).

Goldman Sachs to Release Strong Earnings Amid Trading and Investment Banking Boom Goldman Sachs stock has jumped by 20% this year and is slowly nearing its all-time high.

This rally will be put to the test this week as it releases its earnings on Tuesday.