The Week Ahead From Finer Capital

The Week Ahead From Finer Capital

This week we get the chance to hear remarks by a number of Federal Reserve officials after the U.S. central bank caught markets off guard by putting plans for further rate hikes on hold and pledging to be “patient” on further moves.

Monday, February 4

Financial markets in China will be closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.

Australia is to release data on building approvals.

The U.K. is to publish survey data on construction sector activity.

The euro zone is to release figures on producer price inflation.

The U.S. is to report on factory orders.

Cleveland Fed president Loretta Mester is to speak.

 

Tuesday, February 5

Markets in China will remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.

Australia is to release data on trade and retail sales. In addition the Reserve Bank of Australia is to announce its latest interest rate decision and publish a rate statement.

The U.K. is to release survey data on service sector activity.

The euro zone is to report on retail sales.

The Institute of Supply Management is to release data on non-manufacturing activity.

President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union address before Congress.

 

Wednesday, February 6

Markets in China will remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.

RBA Governor Philip Lowe is to speak at an event in Sydney.

In the euro area, Germany is to produce data on factory orders.

Canada is to publish data on building permits.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is to speak at an event in Washington.

 

Thursday, February 7

Markets in China will remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.

New Zealand is to release its latest employment report.

Germany is to publish figures on industrial production.

The EU is to release its economic forecasts for the next six months.

The Bank of England is to announce its latest interest rate decision and publish a rate statement.

The U.S. is to publish the weekly report on initial jobless claims.

 

Friday, February 8

Markets in China will remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.

Japan is to release data on average cash earnings.

St. Louis President James Bullard is to speak at an event at St. Cloud State University.

Canada is to round up the week with its latest employment report.

— Reuters contributed to this report