The US will dominate this week ahead of its final presidential debate, while the rest of the world will be keeping an eye on developments in Europe.
China’s latest growth figures, an EU summit and earnings reports from some of America’s largest companies will dominate the global economy this week.
The global economy is facing a hectic week as investors are expected to pay close attention to final-quarter outlook and earnings releases.
PMI readings from around the world, America’s jobs report and central bank meetings will keep investors on their toes in the final quarter of 2012.
European events are likely to set the tone for global markets this week as speculation mounts that Spain may request a formal bailout from neighbours.
The Fed and ECB’s open-ended stimulus programmes have lifted markets around the world, writes Matt Quigley. Will the rally continue?
The US’s central bank is set to rule on the need for more stimulus and Germany will decide where it stands on the funding for EU bail-outs.
The ECB takes centre stage this week as officials gather for a critical policy meeting. Will it cut rates or announce plans to assist Spain and Italy?
Do the world’s central banks plan to restart the printing presses? The question has preoccupied markets for months. This week may yield some clues.
With no big policy meetings and few major data releases scheduled this week, global markets will take their cues from Europe, writes Matt Quigley.