The coming week will bring a series of key economic releases that are likely to shape views on the global outlook and the next moves by major central banks. In the United States, attention will center on the official February jobs report, following a run of strong labor market data that has already led markets to push back expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next rate cut. The ISM PMIs and retail sales figures will also be closely watched in the US.
Globally, fresh PMI data for February are due from China, Canada, South Korea, and several ASEAN economies, offering an early read on regional growth momentum. In Europe, investors are awaiting the latest inflation and unemployment numbers for the Eurozone, while the European Central Bank will release the accounts of its most recent meetings.
Elsewhere, Australia and Brazil are scheduled to publish their fourth-quarter GDP figures, providing further insight into growth trends in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America. On the policy front, the UK Treasury will unveil its spring statement, and Chinese policymakers will convene for the annual Two Sessions meetings, both of which could deliver important signals on fiscal and economic policy priorities.
