FX.co ★ Week Ahead - Sep 22nd

The spotlight on global interest rates will continue to dominate attention in the coming week, with significant addresses expected from Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members, notably Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, in response to the recent interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve. Both markets and policymakers are set to evaluate fresh data releases on PCE inflation, personal consumption and spending, along with a revised second-quarter GDP estimate, all of which are vital for gauging the economic landscape. Additional important U.S. reports include data on durable goods orders, PMI indices, the current account balance, and new home sales figures. Elsewhere, PMI figures will be central in India, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and across the Eurozone. Meanwhile, China is anticipated to release its industrial profits data. Upcoming monetary policy decisions are also expected in China, Switzerland, Sweden, and Mexico. On the geopolitical scene, global leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly during a particularly volatile period in global politics.