Trading Week Ahead: Japan’s Election & US Data
Markets face a busy week following Japan's historic election win, which sent stocks to record highs. Focus shifts to a heavy dose of delayed US jobs (NFP) and inflation (CPI) data, which will test Fed policy. Meanwhile, earnings from Cisco and Siemens Energy will further distinguish the true winners from the losers in the ongoing AI boom.
Here is all you need to know about what’s coming up in financial markets.
👉 US Retail Sales:
Tuesday’s report is forecast to show a 0.4% increase for January, down from 0.6% in December. A strong print could challenge rate cut expectations and lift the dollar. A miss may support risk assets.
👉 Nonfarm Payrolls:
Forecast at 70,000 after just 50,000 new jobs in the previous month, Wednesday’s NFP will be the week’s key release. A stronger figure could reinforce a cautious Fed stance. A weaker print may trigger sharp volatility.
👉 US CPI:
Headline inflation is expected to remain unchanged month-on-month. A hotter reading could weigh on equities and strengthen the dollar. Softer data would support the dovish case and risk-on sentiment.
| Date | Time | Instrument | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Feb. 10 |
2:30 PM |
USD
|
Retail Sales |
| Wednesday, Feb. 11 |
USD
|
Average Hourly Earnings | |
|
USD
|
Nonfarm Payrolls | ||
| Thursday, Feb. 12 |
8:00 AM |
GBP
|
GDP |
|
4:00 PM |
USD
|
Existing Home Sales | |
| Friday, Feb. 13 |
2:30 PM |
USD
|
CPI |
*All times in the table are in GMT+1
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