Market overview

Week’s main events (June 23 – June 27) In the week ahead, investor attention will remain focused on escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly on potential Iranian responses following US strikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. A key event for markets will be Federal Reserve Chair ...

Week’s main events (June 09 – June 13) Market volatility is expected to remain subdued this week. This is largely due to a relatively light economic calendar and the typical seasonal slowdown in market activity during the summer months. Key data releases to watch include US inflation figures and labor ...

Week’s main events (June 02 – June 06) This week is expected to be marked by heightened volatility due to several key economic events. The primary focus will be on the US Nonfarm Payrolls report, a critical indicator for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. Economists anticipate signs of a ...

Week’s main events (May 26 – May 30) Market volatility is expected to remain subdued this week, with investors primarily focused on inflation data. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets early on May 28 and is expected to cut its cash target rate by a quarter-point to 3.25%. In ...

Week’s main events (May 19 – May 23) A series of high-impact economic events is slated for this week, poised to influence global financial markets. Key highlights include interest rate decisions from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), alongside inflation reports from Japan, ...

Week’s main events (May 12 – May 16) This week’s market focus centers on key macroeconomic events, including potential tariff discussions between the United States and China, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and the Bank of England’s policy meeting. With the US labor market’s resilience, the Federal Open Market ...

Week’s main events (May 05 – May 09) This week’s market focus centers on key macroeconomic events, including potential tariff discussions between the United States and China, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and the Bank of England’s policy meeting. With the US labor market’s resilience, the Federal Open Market ...

Week’s main events (April 28 – May 02) This week, investors will closely monitor the US-China trade dispute, assessing the likelihood of potential de-escalation. In addition, the week will be packed with key economic data. In the US, the first estimate of GDP growth for the first quarter of 2025 ...

Week’s main events (April 21 – April 25) This week is expected to be flat regarding economic news, but geopolitics and tariff uncertainty could still bring surprises. Stock indices could be volatile due to quarterly earnings reports from major technology companies. On the economic front, flash PMIs in the US, ...

Week’s main events (April 14 – April 18) Global markets will remain highly sensitive next week as investors continue to monitor developments on the trade front. Uncertainty over the impact of tariff escalation, particularly on the US economy, continues to dampen sentiment and drive volatility across all asset classes. On ...