Bank of Japan Faces Rate Uncertainty Amid Middle East Oil Shock 
Morgan Stanley: Fed Rate Cuts Still on Track Despite Oil-Driven Inflation 
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Easing Market Tensions 
Asian Stocks Mixed as Tech Shares Decline While Japan’s Nikkei Hits Record High 
New Zealand Labour Backs India Free Trade Deal, Boosting Chances of Parliamentary Approval 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Bank of America Maintains Forecast for Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 Despite Inflation Risks 
This week is a quite heavy with volatility risks, both in terms of data and events.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central banks:
Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce interest rate decision on Tuesday. Fed will announce monetary policy decision on Wednesday. Bank of England (BoE) will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday.
- Key economic data:
U.S. PCE inflation report on Monday, ADP employment report on Wednesday, and NFP report on Friday. Eurozone third quarter GDP report on Tuesday. New Zealand third-quarter unemployment report on Tuesday. Canada unemployment report on Friday.
- Trump:
President Trump is expected to announce his Fed chair decision this week.
- US earnings:
U.S. September S&P earnings season is set to continue this week with 130 companies reporting Q3 results. Big names include Apple, as well as Pfizer, Kraft Heinz, Ralph Lauren, AIG, Starbucks, Yum Brands, and PG&E.
Along with the above fundamentals, unscheduled Brexit commentaries, happenings in the Middle East, Spain’s Catalonia, and Korean peninsula are likely to keep influencing the market.
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