Buckle up for a two-part week! A slow start due to holidays is expected to be followed by a data-heavy second half with central bank pronouncements adding fuel to the fire. Expect continued volatility.
Monday:
- Asian markets open positive after positive Chinese PMI data.
- US markets see ISM Manufacturing PMI and Bank of Canada Business Outlook Survey.
Tuesday:
- Focus on Australia with RBS Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes.
- Key releases: German Prelim CPI, US JOLTS Job Openings, FOMC member speeches (Williams, Mester, Daly).
Wednesday:
- Euro Flash CPI data in the morning.
- ADP non-farm payrolls and ISM Services PMI in North America.
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks at Stanford, potentially impacting markets with comments on upcoming employment data.
Thursday:
- Quiet start with Chinese markets closed.
- Focus on Swiss CPI update after recent SNB rate cut.
- US releases weekly unemployment claims and additional Fed member speeches.
Friday:
- Non-Farm Payrolls day – key US jobs data release.
- Market also awaits Average Hourly Earnings and Unemployment Rate.
- Canadian employment data and Ivey PMI number released.
A data-packed week with central bank commentary could lead to significant market movements. Keep an eye on US jobs data, Fed pronouncements, and key economic indicators from around the globe.
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