- This week, all eyes are on U.S. Federal Reserve remarks, especially Chief Jerome Powell’s speech, for insights into future policy, while Australia anticipates a decline in February’s inflation rate and watches consumer confidence indicators.
In the United States, traders are awaiting insights from Federal Reserve policymakers, particularly Chief Jerome Powell, scheduled to speak on Friday. Fed members Bostic and Cook will also appear on Monday.
Economic data in Europe will be limited this week due to the Easter break, with major bourses closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Perhaps the only event of note is ECB President Christine Lagarde speaking on Monday.
In Japan, attention will be focused on minutes from the BoJ’s recent meeting and the Summary of Opinions for insights into potential follow-up actions following the historic interest rate hike seen last week.
In Australia, inflation rate expectations for March, as well as consumer confidence, are expected to fall.
