Week Ahead: highlights include China trade and inflation, RBA, UK GDP

MON: FOMC SLOOS, BoJ Minutes (Sep), BoC Market Participants Survey; Japanese Jibun Final Composite/Services PMIs (Oct), German Industrial Orders (Sep), EZ Final Construction/Services PMIs (Oct), UK Final Construction PMI (Oct), US Employment Trends (Oct). TUE: RBA Policy Announcement, EIA STEO; Chinese Trade Balance (Oct), EZ Producer Prices (Sep), US International Trade (Sep), Canadian Trade Balance

Inflation likely to slow, then re-accelerate as wages rise

Share: The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) published its quarterly outlook report, following its October policy meeting, with key highlights noted below. Key takeaways (via Reuters) Japan’s economy likely to continue recovering moderately. Inflation likely to slow, then re-accelerate as wages rise, inflation expectations heighten. Uncertainty over Japan’s economic, price outlook very high . Must be vigilant to

Pound Sterling remains calm as focus shifts to BoE monetary policy meeting

Share: Pound Sterling trades in a tight range as investors eye BoE monetary policy decision for further action. The BoE is expected to keep interest rates unchanged amid easing labor market conditions and subdued retail demand. Deepening Middle East tensions dent demand for risk-perceived assets. The Pound Sterling (GBP) struggles to find a

Nasdaq, Gold, US Dollar; FOMC, BOJ, BoE, China PMI, Euro Area Inflation, US Jobs

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PLTR loses 6.5% for the week

Share: Palantir stock has turned negative on the technical chart. The 9-day SMA has crossed below its 21-day counterpart. Lower inflation seen in the Core PCE print for September makes another Fed rate hike less likely. An AI study called Palantir a top performer among vendors.   Palantir (PLTR) stock closed at $15.07 on

Gold holds strength despite higher US yields, geopolitical tensions escalate

Share: Gold price remains sideways as the US core PCE inflation reading was in line with estimates. The downside in the Gold price remains cushioned by escalating tensions in the Israel-Palestine conflict. US Yellen sees Treasury yields elevated on Fed’s “higher for longer” interest rates outlook. Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in a tight range