The week ahead is likely to bring elevated market volatility, courtesy of impactful events on the economic calendar, including US inflation data, UK GDP figures, and significant monetary policy announcements from the FOMC, BoE and ECB.
Few high-impact events are expected in the coming days, with a shorter trading week in the U.S. due to the Thanksgiving holiday. This could lead to some consolidation of the most recent market moves.
Several Fed officials will deliver speeches in the coming days, including Chairman Powell. Traders should pay attention to their comments for clues on the outlook for monetary policy and impact on markets.
Key focus in the coming week will be on the Q3 earning season, the Fed, the BOJ, and the BoE interest rate decisions. In addition, geopolitical developments in the Middle East and global manufacturing activity data will be closely watched.
Conflict in Middle East and US earnings season are likely to be key drivers of broader market sentiment in the coming week. Currency markets would be watching for cues from Powell speech, European Central Bank and Bank of Canada interest rate decisions.