Stock markets, which have been pushing to record levels as central banks flooded the world with cash, stumbled last week.
Growth figures from Europe and Japan will dominate this week’s data calendar. Here is your guide to the week ahead.
A slew of data from China and central bank decisions in the UK, Australia and Kenya will likely dominate this week’s economic news.
Europe’s rumoured rate cuts and the possible continuation of the US Federal Reserve’s buying programme will set the tone for markets this week.
US growth figures, European sentiment gauges and a manufacturing snapshot in China will keep investors on their toes in the week ahead.
Inflation figures from South Africa and Nigeria will be the big news on Africa’s economic calendar. Here is the economic week ahead.
Over the coming days, earnings season is due in the US, Europe will update on its industrial production and SA will release manufacturing figures.
While South Africa’s economic calendar may be quiet, policymakers at four major central banks are due to announce decisions this week.
Markets will remain focused on Cyprus after it reportedly reached an agreement with outside funders over a collapse of its banking system.
All eyes will be on central banks in the US, India and South Africa as they announce their latest rates decisions.