Japan Exports to U.S. Rebound in November as Tariff Impact Eases, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Expectations 
U.S. Dollar Steadies Near October Lows as Rate Cut Expectations Keep Markets on Edge 
Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts 
RBA Unlikely to Cut Interest Rates in 2026 as Inflation Pressures Persist, Says Westpac 
Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks 
Oil Prices Steady in Asia but Headed for Weekly Loss on Supply Glut Concerns 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data 
BOJ Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Japan Signals Shift Toward Monetary Normalization 
This week is less risk heavy. Focus is on NFP report from the Unites States.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- US earnings:
Earnings are once again back in focus. S&P 500, as well as, stocks around the world, would be much influenced by third quarter figures. Big names include, CSX, Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, JP Morgan and more.
- Central banks:
US Federal Reserve will release its monetary policy minutes on Wednesday. Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen is scheduled to speak on Friday at an annual conference organized by Boston Fed. Among other notable central bankers’ Mark Carney of Bank of England (BoE) is scheduled to speak on Friday. Also expect pound related commentaries from his deputies.
- US data:
Lots of economic dockets from the US this week; major focus will be on retail sales report on Friday.
- Chinese data:
Lots of Chinese data scheduled for this week; FDI, money supply, and loan statistics on Tuesday, Trade balance for September on Thursday; and inflation report on Friday.
In addition to the above, unscheduled Brexit commentaries would keep weighing on the market.
