Category Archives: Week Ahead

Week ahead: Global inflation data in focus

Written on April 15, 2024 at 12:22 am, by

As the third week of April 2024 approaches, financial markets and policymakers around the globe are gearing up for a series of important economic reports. These releases are expected to provide valuable insights into the state of inflation, employment, and retail activity across major economies. Each day brings a new set of data that couldContinue Reading

Week ahead: Central bank decisions take centre stage

Written on April 8, 2024 at 12:32 am, by

As we approach the second week of April 2024, financial markets and policymakers around the globe are bracing for a series of critical economic reports and central bank decisions. These events are expected to offer valuable insights into the ongoing economic recovery efforts, inflationary pressures, and future monetary policy directions. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown ofContinue Reading

Week ahead: Market focus on US jobs report

Written on April 1, 2024 at 2:05 am, by

As the world’s economies continue to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, key indicators from the United States, Switzerland, and Canada offer insights into the ongoing recovery and challenges faced by various sectors. The upcoming weeks are set to deliver pivotal data on services sector performance, inflation rates, and employment changes that will shed light on theContinue Reading

Week ahead: Markets focus on US core PCE price index

Written on March 25, 2024 at 12:20 am, by

As we approach the end of March 2024, the world’s economic eyes are set on key indicators that are poised to shed light on the health and direction of major economies, including Australia, Canada, and the United States. These indicators, ranging from consumer prices and GDP growth to housing market dynamics and core inflation rates,Continue Reading

Weekly Market Outlook: Navigating through Central Bank policies and economic forecasts 

Written on March 18, 2024 at 12:47 am, by

As we approach another pivotal week in financial markets, our focus turns sharply to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decisions and their potential impact on global markets. In light of recent developments and forward-looking economic indicators, here is VT Markets’ professional and insightful weekly market outlook.  Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance: The financial community eagerlyContinue Reading

Weekly Market Outlook: Key Economic Events and Central Bank Insights 

Written on March 11, 2024 at 3:07 am, by

As we approach the week starting February 12, 2024, the financial community is on high alert, gearing up for a series of pivotal economic updates. These reports are crucial as they could significantly influence central bank decisions in the near term, particularly those of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. With the backdropContinue Reading

Weekly Market Outlook: Navigating through economic indicators and Central Bank policies 

Written on March 4, 2024 at 2:21 am, by

As we step into the week commencing March 4th, anticipation fills the financial sphere for a flurry of significant economic disclosures. Investors and policymakers alike brace themselves for a cascade of reports set to influence the Federal Reserve’s trajectory leading up to the forthcoming FOMC meeting on March 19-20. All eyes are fixed on FederalContinue Reading

Week ahead: RBNZ rate, US economic indicators eyed

Written on February 26, 2024 at 3:43 am, by

As we approach the end of February 2024, the financial world turns its focus towards a series of crucial economic updates slated for release. These reports, spanning from Japan’s inflation rates to the ISM Manufacturing PMI in the United States, are poised to provide fresh insights into the global economic landscape. Among these, the ReserveContinue Reading

Week ahead: Eyes on FOMC meeting minutes 

Written on February 19, 2024 at 1:49 am, by

As we delve into the economic calendar for the upcoming week, several pivotal events and data releases promise to provide insight into the global economic landscape. From inflation figures to central bank deliberations and purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs), market participants will keenly watch these developments for signals regarding the direction of key economies. Here’s whatContinue Reading

Week ahead: week of economic revelations 

Written on February 13, 2024 at 3:37 am, by

As the markets recalibrate from the recent rate and dollar surge, all eyes this week turn to the US CPI and retail sales data for January, potentially marking a pivotal moment for future rate adjustments. With the Federal Reserve’s rate cut expectations pushed further into the year, the upcoming reports on inflation and consumer spendingContinue Reading