Ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East will remain the key driver of market sentiment, as existing arrangements are fragile and regional energy exports have yet to return to normal levels. In the United States, producer price data will be in focus, offering an early gauge of how the latest surge in energy costs is feeding through to goods producers. In Europe, investors will be watching upcoming trade data and industrial production figures.
China faces a packed data calendar, including releases on GDP, trade, industrial production, retail sales, unemployment, housing prices, and credit growth. In corporate news, major US financial institutions—among them JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and BlackRock—are scheduled to report earnings. In the semiconductor and technology space, TSMC and ASML will provide fresh guidance on AI-related demand.
On the political front, elections in Hungary will help shape the European Union’s future policy direction. In addition, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund will convene for their spring meetings, providing further insight into the global economic outlook.
