Trading Week Ahead: US100 at All-Time High
US stocks are hitting record highs on AI optimism, but geopolitical risks loom large. President Trump’s rejection of an Iranian peace proposal has kept the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, sending oil prices surging. As inflation fears return, traders are laser-focused on Trump’s upcoming summit with China's President Xi and a critical week of US economic data.
Brace for this week's three key economic events:
👉 US CPI – 14:30, Tuesday (CEST)
Critical inflation data. Headline month-over-month is expected to drop to 0.6% (prev. 0.9%). A hotter-than-expected print will heavily pressure the Fed to keep interest rates higher for longer.
👉 US PPI – 14:30, Wednesday (CEST)
The leading wholesale inflation gauge is expected to remain unchanged. An unexpected jump here signals future consumer price hikes and renewed inflation fears.
👉 US Retail Sales – 14:30, Thursday (CEST)
Key measure of consumer spending. Growth is expected to cool to 0.6% (prev. 1.7%). Traders will closely watch to see if high prices are finally prompting Americans to cut back on shopping.
Date
Time
Instrument
Event
Monday, May. 11
Existing Home Sales
Tuesday, May. 12
German CPI
CPI
Wednesday, May. 13
PPI
Thursday, May. 14
GDP
Retail Sales
*All times in the table are in CEST
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