It was another big week for markets last week, with geopolitical updates from the Middle East again dominating market moves. However, sentiment remained high, with several bourses again hitting record levels despite a distinct lack of progress in the Persian Gulf.
The week ahead is a massive one for markets, with further geopolitical updates likely to hit markets, as well as a very full macroeconomic calendar featuring no less than five major central banks set to make interest rate calls, some major tier 1 data due for release, and big earnings updates from major tech firms in the US.
News out of the US of a shooting incident at an event attended by President Trump on Saturday is unlikely to lead to major moves in the market. However, the update that he cancelled the trip of key negotiators to Pakistan may lead to some downside sentiment moves on the Monday open.
Here is our usual day-by-day breakdown of the major risk events this week:
Monday
It is very much the calm before the central bank storm on Monday, with very little on the macroeconomic calendar. Again, geopolitical updates from the weekend are likely to add to volatility on the open.
Tuesday
The calendar kicks into action on Tuesday, with the main event coming in the first session of the day, when the Bank of Japan announces its latest interest rate decision. There is little of note in the London session, but the New York day sees the first major US data of the week in the form of CB Consumer Confidence data early in the session.
Wednesday
It’s a big calendar day on Wednesday. The initial focus will be on Australian markets in the Asian session, with key CPI data due out. The London session will see German CPI numbers delivered across the course of the day. However, the big events will bookend the US session, with the Bank of Canada making its rate call early in the day, before, a few hours later, we hear from the Federal Reserve Bank on what could be Jerome Powell’s last update as Chairman.
Thursday
It is a massive day on the event calendar on Thursday, although the Asian session is relatively quiet. The London session sees updates coming thick and fast, with German GDP data due out before key EU CPI flash numbers. Then, later in the session, we have the big interest rate calls from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. The New York session is equally as busy, with both Canadian and US GDP data out, alongside the US Core PCE Price Index, Employment Cost Index, and weekly unemployment claims numbers.
Friday
Traders will be hoping for a quiet day to close out the week on Friday, and it is quiet on the economic calendar. However, bank holidays in several major centres may lead to exacerbated moves if any fresh geopolitical updates hit the newswires.The Week Ahead – Week Commencing 27 April 2026
It was another big week for markets last week, with geopolitical updates from the Middle East again dominating market moves. However, sentiment remained high, with several bourses again hitting record levels despite a distinct lack of progress in the Persian Gulf.
The week ahead is a massive one for markets, with further geopolitical updates likely to hit markets, as well as a very full macroeconomic calendar featuring no less than five major central banks set to make interest rate calls, some major tier 1 data due for release, and big earnings updates from major tech firms in the US.
News out of the US of a shooting incident at an event attended by President Trump on Saturday is unlikely to lead to major moves in the market. However, the update that he cancelled the trip of key negotiators to Pakistan may lead to some downside sentiment moves on the Monday open.
Here is our usual day-by-day breakdown of the major risk events this week:
Monday
It is very much the calm before the central bank storm on Monday, with very little on the macroeconomic calendar. Again, geopolitical updates from the weekend are likely to add to volatility on the open.
Tuesday
The calendar kicks into action on Tuesday, with the main event coming in the first session of the day, when the Bank of Japan announces its latest interest rate decision. There is little of note in the London session, but the New York day sees the first major US data of the week in the form of CB Consumer Confidence data early in the session.
Wednesday
It’s a big calendar day on Wednesday. The initial focus will be on Australian markets in the Asian session, with key CPI data due out. The London session will see German CPI numbers delivered across the course of the day. However, the big events will bookend the US session, with the Bank of Canada making its rate call early in the day, before, a few hours later, we hear from the Federal Reserve Bank on what could be Jerome Powell’s last update as Chairman.
Thursday
It is a massive day on the event calendar on Thursday, although the Asian session is relatively quiet. The London session sees updates coming thick and fast, with German GDP data due out before key EU CPI flash numbers. Then, later in the session, we have the big interest rate calls from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. The New York session is equally as busy, with both Canadian and US GDP data out, alongside the US Core PCE Price Index, Employment Cost Index, and weekly unemployment claims numbers.
Friday
Traders will be hoping for a quiet day to close out the week on Friday, and it is quiet on the economic calendar. However, bank holidays in several major centres may lead to exacerbated moves if any fresh geopolitical updates hit the newswires.Disclaimer:
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2026-04-27 10:25:05 (GMT)
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