GDP

Key events: UK - GDP (QoQ) (Q4) UK - GDP (YoY) (Q4) USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q4) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Chicago PMI (Mar) Wednesday saw the S&P 500 achieving a new record closing high, supported by a decline in Treasury yields in anticipation of a speech by Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller later in the day, which investors hoped would provide insights on inflation trends.

Understanding the intricate relationship between housing metrics and a nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is essential for comprehending economic dynamics. The GDP formula, encompassing consumer spending (C), investments (I), gross investments (G), exports (X), and imports (M), underscores the integral role of housing data in shaping consumer behavior and economic investments.

Key events: Eurozone - German GDP (QoQ) (Q4) USA - CB Consumer Confidence (Jan) USA - JOLTs Job Openings (Dec) China - Manufacturing PMI (Jan) The beginning of the week witnessed a cautious tone in European markets, as both the CAC 40 and DAX hovered around last week's record closing highs. Today's economic data is anticipated to reinforce signs of weak economic activity in Europe.

Key events:  USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q3) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Dec) On Wednesday, US stocks experienced a decline as an abrupt mid-afternoon downturn put an end to Wall Street's impressive rally. This rally had been fueled by decreasing interest rates and a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve. All three major US stock indices ultimately closed 1.3% to 1.5% lower than the previous day's closing.

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Key events: Australia - Retail Sales (MoM) (Oct) USA - CB Consumer Confidence (Nov) USA - Fed Waller Speaks USA - FOMC Member Bowman Speaks Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks UK - MPC Member Haskel Speaks On Monday, the Dow experienced a decline in a subdued market, with investors hesitating to make significant stock investments pending upcoming catalysts, notably key economic data scheduled for later in the week.

Key events:  USA - Building Permits USA - New Home Sales (Oct) Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks In Friday's holiday-shortened trading session, US stocks experienced marginal changes with low volume and investor caution, particularly focused on the beginning of the seasonal shopping season for indications of consumer resilience.

Key events: UK - GDP (MoM) (Sep) UK - GDP (YoY) (Q3) UK - GDP (QoQ) (Q3) USA - Michigan Consumer Expectations (Nov) USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Nov) USA - FOMC Member Bostic Speaks USA - Fed Logan Speaks On Thursday, US equities took a dip as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell conveyed that current monetary policy was still not restrictive enough to effectively combat inflation, dashing investors' hopes of concluding the Fed's rate-hiking cycle.

Key events:  Eurozone - Deposit Facility Rate (Oct) Eurozone - ECB Interest Rate Decision (Oct) USA - Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Sep) USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q3)     USA - Initial Jobless Claims Eurozone - ECB Press Conference USA - Pending Home Sales (MoM) (Sep) On Wednesday, US stock indices experienced a decline, primarily due to the increasing Treasury yields and the drag on the tech sector caused by Alphabet's disappointing quarterly results in its cloud business.

In the fast-paced world of financial markets, where split-second decisions can make or break fortunes, day traders are akin to modern-day alchemists, tirelessly deciphering market trends and signals to extract profit from the chaos. Amidst this whirlwind of activity, one crucial tool has emerged as the North Star guiding their strategies – macroeconomic data.