A data-packed weekend for financial markets: focus on U.S. inflation and October PMI surveys
A data-packed and eventful end of the week for financial markets.From the U.S., the long-awaited September inflation figures are about to be released — a key piece of information for the Federal Reserve, which will have to decide on interest rates next week. With the government shutdown increasingly looming, investors are also keeping an eye on international developments and awaiting the crucial meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping.
Equities are seen recovering, corporate bonds remain positive, and the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen. Our intermarket dashboards show no significant changes compared to yesterday’s analysis, though it’s worth noting the reaction of the gold-to-oil ratio to the news about U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies. Otherwise, medium-term trends in both equities and bonds are continuing, though the strength of the movement remains weaker than in previous weeks.
On the macroeconomic front, the day will bring the long-awaited U.S. inflation data for September. Also noteworthy are the preliminary October PMI estimates, Japan’s inflation figures, U.K. retail sales, and the final October reading of the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index.
Our forecast analysis points to an overall positive day for equities, with some added uncertainty on the European front. Mixed signals for commodities, positive indications for bonds and the dollar. Volatility is trending lower.
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Data compiled by kbmeter.com. Analysis date: 24 October 2025 - 7:38 AM GMT+1
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