Week ahead: US jobs; FOMC minutes; RBA minutes; China Caixin; UK and French election; Sainsbury’s
It’s an election packed week with the French heading to the polls first, then the United Kingdom. FOMC minutes and RBA minutes also present FX traders with volatility. China posts its latest Caixin manufacturing and services data.
Plus, Sainsbury’s unveils its latest trading update.
(AI Video Summary)
Interview with Anthony Battista
Angeline Ong from IGTV and Anthony Battista from Tastylive discuss the upcoming busy financial week, spotlighting the NFPs, FOMC minutes, global PMIs, and inflation indicators vital for upcoming central bank decisions. They note the potential market impacts of the UK general election and the US political scene, particularly concerning President Trump's influence and speculative trading opportunities.
Earnings and volatility
There’s attention on volatility, with possibilities of market shifts in sectors like tech and oil. They also briefly touch on corporate earnings amidst this economic backdrop, highlighting how political and economic uncertainties might shape trading strategies and market movements.
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