CPI and PPI reports

Key events: USA - Fed Waller Speaks USA - US Leading Index (MoM) (Jul) The S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, marking its strongest week of the year as easing economic concerns spurred a wave of dip buying in stocks after recent market turbulence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 96 points, or 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite each gained 0.2%.

Key events: New Zealand - RBNZ Interest Rate Decision UK - CPI (YoY) (Jul) USA - Core CPI (MoM) (Jul) USA - CPI (YoY) (Jul) USA - CPI (MoM) (Jul) USA - Crude Oil Inventories US stocks surged on Tuesday as more evidence of cooling inflation bolstered expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut as early as next month, leading to a significant drop in Treasury yields.

Key events:  Eurozone - CPI (YoY) (Oct) USA - Building Permits (Oct) On Thursday, US stocks experienced a decline, driven by a downturn in Walmart and concerns about the economy amidst a series of economic data that mostly fell below expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a decrease of 143 points, or 0.2%, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite both down 0.1%.

Key events:  New Zealand - Business NZ PMI (Sep) China - CPI (MoM) (Sep)  China - CPI (YoY) (Sep) UK - BoE Gov Bailey Speaks USA - Member Harker Speaks Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks European markets experienced another lackluster session, drifting into negative territory following the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which, like the Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers earlier in the week, came in slightly hotter than anticipated, prompting a notable increase in yields.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings have long been the focal point of market anticipation and volatility. As the key decision-making body of the Federal Reserve System, the FOMC convenes regularly to discuss and decide on crucial monetary policy measures that shape the economic landscape of the United States. These meetings are highly significant for traders and investors worldwide, as they offer unique opportunities to capitalize on swift market movements and uncover profitable positions.

Key events:   USA - Consumer Inflation Expectations On Friday, the Dow concluded with an increase, achieving a modest weekly advancement. However, the potential for further gains was limited due to resurfacing concerns about inflation, which led to an increase in Treasury yields. These inflation worries also dampened investor expectations that the Federal Reserve would refrain from implementing interest rate hikes later in the year.

Key events: USA - FOMC Member Harker Speaks     USA - Exports USA - Imports USA - Trade Balance (Jun) USA - EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook On Monday, Wall Street made gains, overcoming early volatility that followed a relatively lackluster performance last week. Investors opted to build positions ahead of the eagerly anticipated US inflation report scheduled for Thursday.

Key events:       UK – Average Earnings Index +Bonus (Oct)   UK – Claimant Count Change (Nov) UK – BoE Gov Bailey Speaks      USA – Core CPI (MoM) (Nov)   USA – CPI (YoY) (Nov)   USA – CPI (MoM) (Nov)  

Key events:       Eurozone – ECB's Supervisory Board Member Jochnick Speaks      UK – NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker USA – Federal Budget Balance (Nov) Canada – BoC Gov Macklem Speaks     

Key events:       USA – PPI (MoM) (Nov)   European markets ended the day lower yesterday as nervousness over the global slowdown was very visible, and the market is in defensive mode ahead of the weekend. In contrast, U.S. markets were able to break a five-day losing streak, ending the session higher despite further weakness in oil prices, which reached their lowest levels of the year for the second straight day. This recovery, along with a positive Asian session, looks set to translate into a positive European open.