U.S. Stock Futures Slip After CPI-Fueled Rally as Markets Weigh Economic Uncertainty 
Japan Inflation Holds Firm in November as BOJ Nears Key Rate Hike Decision 
Gold and Silver Surge as Safe Haven Demand Rises on U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
U.S. Dollar Steadies Near October Lows as Rate Cut Expectations Keep Markets on Edge 
BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited 
Asian Fund Managers Turn More Optimistic on Growth but Curb Equity Return Expectations: BofA Survey 
RBA Unlikely to Cut Interest Rates in 2026 as Inflation Pressures Persist, Says Westpac 
Canada Signals Delay in US Tariff Deal as Talks Shift to USMCA Review 
South Korea Warns Weak Won Could Push Inflation Higher in 2025 
Austan Goolsbee Signals Potential for More Fed Rate Cuts as Inflation Shows Improvement 
This week is relatively less risk heavy in terms of data and events.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- US earnings:
Earnings season remains in focus. S&P 500 as well as stocks around the world would be much influenced by third quarter figures. Big names include Alphabet, Visa, Caterpillar, General Motors, Under Armour, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, and many more.
- Central banks:
Lots of central bank speakers this week. Fed’s William Dudley, James Bullard, and Charles Evans are scheduled to speak on Monday. SNB chairman Jordon is also scheduled to speak on Monday. Tuesday will hear speeches from BoE governor Mark Carney and ECB President Mario Draghi.
- US data:
Not many economic dockets this week but an important one on Friday; first flash reading of third quarter GDP.
- UK data:
Third quarter GDP data on Thursday is a must watch.
In addition to the above, unscheduled Brexit commentaries would keep weighing on the market.
