Trading Week Ahead: Markets Brace for a Volatile Week

A politically charged and data-driven week lies ahead, as markets brace for remarks from President Trump, a US GDP, and early PMI signals. With macro momentum heating up, traders should prepare for elevated volatility and fast shifts in sentiment.

👉 President Trump Speaks
Markets will be on edge as Trump takes the stage Wednesday. Unexpected comments on the economy, interest rates, or foreign policy could spark immediate volatility across USD, equities, and yields.

👉 US GDP
Thursday’s Q4 GDP release is forecast at 4.3%, following a blockbuster 3.8% print in Q3. A strong surprise may challenge dovish market positioning. A miss could support risk sentiment and pressure the dollar.

👉 US Flash PMIs
January’s flash PMIs are expected to rise modestly, with services seen at 51.7 (previous 51.4) and manufacturing at 51.9 (previous 51.8). Gains would suggest steady growth, supporting USD strength. Weaker readings may revive growth concerns.

20/01/26

Time

08:00

Instrument

GBP

Event
Claimant Count Change

21/01/26

Time

14:30

Instrument

USD

Event
President Trump Speaks

Time

16:00

Instrument

USD

Event
Pending Home Sales

22/01/26

Time

14:30

Instrument

USD

Event
GDP

Time

16:00

Instrument

USD

Event
Core PCE Price Index

23/01/26

Time

04:00

Instrument

JPY

Event
BoJ Interest Rate Decision

Time

08:00

Instrument

GBP

Event
Retail Sales

Time

15:45

Instrument

USD

Event
Flash Manufacturing, Services PMI

Date	Time	Instrument	Event
20/01/26	08:00	GBP	Claimant Count Change
21/01/26	14:30	USD	President Trump Speaks
	16:00	USD	Pending Home Sales
22/01/26	14:30	USD	GDP
	16:00	USD	Core PCE Price Index
23/01/26	04:00	JPY	BoJ Interest Rate Decision
	08:00	GBP	Retail Sales
	15:45	USD	Flash Manufacturing, Services PMI

*All times in the table are in GMT+1

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