Thread: Weekly News

The Week Ahead: September 20-24, 2021

The leading central banks of the world are meeting this week. Their decisions may have a significant impact on all financial assets, from European and North American indices to currencies such as the dollar, the pound, and the Japanese yen. Therefore, it is a crucial week that will set the path for an evolution of the markets in the near future. In addition, figures for the US real estate market are published, along with leading indiors such as the PMI's and the German IFO.

Monday

This is the first day of a busy economic calendar week and a public holiday in China and Japan. With the entire market monitoring the evolution of inflation, attention will now turn to the German producer price index along with the Bundesbank publishing its monthly report on monetary policy and the German economy.



Tuesday

Figures of the real estate market in the United States will continue to be published this week, which will be important when evaluating economic activity. Also, the US 20 y bond auction will indie the market's direction and will be a reference of interest rates affecting the price of assets such as the US dollar and stock market indices. In addition, as the price of oil is rising in the market, crude stocks become more important and noteworthy to watch.



Wednesday

Today all focus is on the meeting of three of the most important central banks in the world. The Chinese central bank could make decisions after the slowdown shown by the latest economic figures, but undoubtedly all the attention will be on the Fed. An announcement of the stimulus package withdrawal would have an immediate effect on the price of the US dollar, treasury bonds, and of course, stock markets.



Thursday

The manufacturing PMI figures are published in Germany, the Eurozone, and the United States. This relevant data will be a leading indior of a possible continuity of recovery, with the focus turning to European and North American indices. The Bank of England meets and could announce the beginning of a downfall, something that would have an immediate impact on the price of the pound overall.



Friday

The German IFO index is a benchmark in the financial markets as it's been followed by traders of the DAX, the euro, and German sovereign bonds. It will be published on Friday and will help us get a better idea of the business side of the country with the greatest economic weight in Europe.




The volatile nature of the financial markets may cause a change in the scheduling, and/or the forecasts for economic events, indiors, earnings reports. Due to external factors which are beyond reach, CAPEX.com cannot be held accountable for any losses incurred due to complete or partial reliance on this calendar.

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The Week Ahead: October 4-8, 2021

An interesting week of market figures is awaiting us. Two central banks meet, Australia and New Zealand. We will see the evolution of the service sector in China and the relevant North American employment data on which the decision of the Federal Reserve depends, and therefore the path that the stock market and the currency market will follow.

Monday

The week starts off light in terms of economic figures, with North American factory orders that can be affected by bottlenecks in the global supply chain.



Tuesday

The Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting may bring some surprises that affect the price of the Australian dollar, and the US non-manufacturing ISM will serve to assess the effects on the economy of the coronavirus delta variant. Traders of the North American stock indices will be very attentive to its publiion.



Wednesday

The Central Bank of New Zealand delayed raising interest rates at its last meeting. If it decides to act, the kiwi may experience increased volatility. And the American ADP, as usual, will be taken as a reference for the main employment figure on Friday. Therefore, both the US dollar and the North American indices can be affected by the figure.



Thursday

The industrial production of the main economic power of the eurozone is published. Reference data to assess the state of the European economy. If you trade the DAX index, you should take this figure into account in your trading decisions.



Friday

The week ends with the economic data most expected by traders. In addition to the Chinese Caixin, that will give relevant clues to knowing if the Asian giant is slowing down or not, the American unemployment rate and Non-Farm Payroll are the figures that can give the Fed a signal to start tapering. Therefore, a day of volatility in the foreign exchange, bond markets, and, of course, in the stock indices.



The volatile nature of the financial markets may cause a change in the scheduling, and/or the forecasts for economic events, indiors, earnings reports. Due to external factors which are beyond reach, CAPEX.com cannot be held accountable for any losses incurred due to complete or partial reliance on this calendar.

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The Week Ahead: 11-15 October, 2021

As you already know, inflation is one of the factors affecting the markets' performance, and that can shape the future of monetary policy. Following last week's Non-farm payrolls, traders will focus their attention on price data released this week.

Monday

At the beginning of the week, the data on foreign direct investment in China will be published. When markets are looking at the world's second-largest economy with uncertainty, this data will gauge investor confidence in the Asian country. If you trade equities or indices, you should pay attention to this indior.



Tuesday

UK's economy is running into trouble. Both retail sales and the unemployment rate will have an impact on the price of the pound. Germany's ZEW economic sentiment will follow afterwards.



Wednesday

Inflation data for Germany and the US are figures of particular relevance at a time when central banks are beginning to worry about the high level of prices in recent months. The minutes of the last Fed meeting will be released, and all these events could have a significant impact on Treasury Bonds and Gold.



Thursday

China's CPI also becomes relevant in the context of high energy prices, and the US PPI is another benchmark for evaluating the evolution of inflation.



Friday

To end the week, we have the retail sales data from the two great world powers. If you are trading US, European, or Asian indices, the result of these figures will be a valuable clue for your decisions.

Top tech giants earning reports and central banks meetings

The Week Ahead: 25-29 October, 2021

This week comes loaded with earnings releases from top tech stocks, decisive data for the price of North American indices, especially the Nasdaq. Also, the European and Canadian central banks will meet to take decisions on their monetary policies.

Monday

The German IFO leading indior will show us the business expectations in the main country of the European Union. In the afternoon, we will have the quarter results of Facebook, one of the biggest companies of the Nasdaq.



Tuesday

US Consumer Confidence is a figure followed by traders of both stock indices and forex due to its relevance in the valuation of the North American economy. Microsoft and Alphabet (Google) will publish their results, undoubtedly of great significance if you trade North American indices.



Wednesday

The Australian CPI data will help you assess the evolution of inflation in a country closely linked to raw materials, data that can impact the price of the Australian dollar. One more relevant event is the Central bank of Canada meeting, another country related to commodities and oil.



Thursday

The European Central Bank decides on its monetary policy. No changes are expected, but they may give clues about the future of interest rates in the eurozone. If you trade the euro, you should follow this event. Two tech giants with the highest market capitalization, Apple and Amazon, will post their earnings today.



Friday

In addition to the German GDP and the European CPI data, the price data preferred by the Fed, personal consumption expenditure, is published. It can be a good indior for the start of tapering, which is the market's primary focus. Two significant stocks in the oil sector will publish results. It will be interesting for traders to know what impact the rise in the price of crude has had on their income statement.



The volatile nature of the financial markets may cause a change in the scheduling, and/or the forecasts for economic events, indiors, earnings reports. Due to external factors which are beyond reach, CAPEX.com cannot be held accountable for any losses incurred due to complete or partial reliance on this calendar.

Calendar Sources: investing.com, fxstreet.com

Tapering has officially begun!

The Week Ahead: 8-12 November, 2021


Following the Fed's decision to start tapering, the market will be more focused on inflation figures and leading indiors to assess whether the central bank needs to speed up the process or not. This week, inflation data will be published for the USA and other major economies, along with leading indiors like the University of Michigan index.

Monday

The week begins with an indior of investor confidence in Europe and with the publiion of PayPal earnings.



Tuesday

The first price data of the week in the United States, the producer price index, will be released in addition to the German economic sentiment indior ZEW. This indior will inform us about the state of the German economy, something you should consider if you trade the DAX or the euro. Also, the WASDE report on agricultural markets' demand and supply, is an essential piece of information if you trade any of the agricultural commodities. Wheat, soybean, corn.



Wednesday

The US CPI is now highly relevant for the Fed's future steps. Therefore, it may affect the US dollar, Treasury bonds, and also stock indices. The CPI data for China and Germany will also be released.



Thursday

UK manufacturing production and GDP data will be essential if you trade the pound. Later, OPEC's monthly report is made public, relevant in this time when oil is beginning to show signs of vulnerability.



Friday

The JOLT's job opening data is increasingly followed by traders as a leading indior of the labor market in the United States, which is the Fed's primary goal. The consumer expectations from the University of Michigan is a figure to which forex traders pay great attention.



The volatile nature of the financial markets may cause a change in the scheduling, and/or the forecasts for economic events, indiors, earnings reports. Due to external factors which are beyond reach, CAPEX.com cannot be held accountable for any losses incurred due to complete or partial reliance on this calendar.

Calendar Sources: investing.com, fxstreet.com

A stellar earning season is coming to an end

The Week Ahead: 15-19 November, 2021

US Stocks remain near their all-time highs. The earnings season is winding down, with another 598 companies on deck for this week. It has been a spectacular earnings season, and stocks have soared in response. We will also get macro data from major countries that are usually followed closely by investors.

Monday

The Chinese industrial production is a good barometer of the evolution of the world economy. Stock market traders will be watching this figure. The NY Manufacturing Empire State will be published later with particular relevance for the foreign exchange market.



Tuesday

Data such as British employment, European GDP, or US retail sales are figures that affect the monetary policy decisions of these countries and, therefore, their currencies and stock markets.



Wednesday

After the rise in the US CPI (Consumer Price Index), the market wants to know if the same thing will happen in the United Kingdom, Europe, or Canada. In addition, the earnings of two major technology companies (Nvidia and Cisco), are to be published.



Thursday

The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index is one of the figures that serves as a guide to assess the evolution of the manufacturing sector in the United States. It influences global sentiment and overall equity optimism, especially in the currency market.



Friday

The UK and Canadian retail sales will serve to understand the evolution of domestic demand, one of the factors that central banks take into account. Traders will follow these releases closely, as these are the two countries that have shown more inclination to raise interest rates in the near future.

Central banks’ decisions and inflation figures

The Week Ahead: 6-10 December, 2021

Following the statement of the Federal Reserve Chairman on the future of monetary policy and inflation, this week we're expecting to have the decision of two major central banks. In addition, the inflation rate for the United States will undoubtedly have an impact on the market.

Monday

The UK construction PMI will be released – important data that may affect the British pound price.



Tuesday

Today's economic highlights: Central Bank of Australia meeting, German industrial production, and the GDP of the Eurozone. These metrics may have an impact on both the foreign exchange and stock indices markets.



Wednesday

Today is the Central Bank of Canada's turn to anticipate the Fed's decision with a more "hawkish" outcome, which could affect the price of the Canadian dollar and the market in general.



Thursday

The Chinese CPI that is going to be released stands as a good barometer of the global price evolution level. All eyes on inflation!



Friday

The North American and German CPIs are about to be published. Currency traders should closely follow the market updates following Powell's statement about the Fed's concern over the rising prices. Bonds and stock indices should be monitored for their impact on the Fed's next monetary policy decision.



The volatile nature of the financial markets may cause a change in the scheduling, and/or the forecasts for economic events, indiors, earnings reports. Due to external factors which are beyond reach, CAPEX.com cannot be held accountable for any losses incurred due to complete or partial reliance on this calendar.

Calendar Sources: investing.com, fxstreet.com