Central banks take center stage this week, with the US Federal Reserve (Fed), Bank of England (BoE), and Bank of Japan (BoJ) all making key announcements. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady, while the BoE and BoJ may signal policy shifts. Additionally, a slew of economic data, including US employment figures and inflation reports, will be closely watched.
Key Events:
- Key central bank meetings: Fed, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England will announce interest rate decisions.
- Major economic data releases: Several important economic indicators will be released, including US Non-Farm Payrolls.
- Tech earnings: Big tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon will report earnings, likely causing market fluctuations.
Key Dates:
- Tuesday: German CPI, US Consumer Confidence, and JOLTS Job Openings.
- Wednesday: Australia CPI, retail sales, Bank of Japan rate decision, Eurozone core CPI, US ADP Non-Farm, Employment Cost Index, Pending Home Sales, Canadian GDP, and FOMC meeting.
- Thursday: UK Bank of England rate decision, US Unemployment Claims and ISM Manufacturing PMI.
- Friday: Swiss CPI, US Non-Farm Payrolls, Average Hourly Earnings, and Unemployment rate.
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