Trading Week Ahead: FOMC Week is Here!
Conflicting signals out of the Middle East are driving extreme volatility as potential ceasefire negotiations clash with fresh military ultimatums.
Traders are bracing for a massive week where crucial U.S. inflation data collides with frontline financial reports from heavyweights like Delta Air Lines and Constellation Brands, offering the first hard evidence of how surging oil prices are squeezing corporate margins and consumer demand.
👉 U.S. CPI
The standout macro event. Traders will scrutinize the March reading for the initial inflationary effects of the Middle East conflict and surging fuel costs. A hot print validates the higher-for-longer rate narrative and bolsters the dollar.
👉 FOMC Meeting Minutes
Markets will aggressively parse these internal discussions for clues on the Fed’s policy trajectory and how officials plan to navigate the stagflationary risks triggered by the ongoing energy shock.
👉 U.S. Core PCE
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge provides a critical baseline for underlying U.S. inflation before the war took hold. An unexpected upside surprise will instantly reprice the yield curve, support the dollar, and reinforce a hawkish outlook.
2:30 PM
USD
Durable Goods Orders
4:00 AM
NZD
RBNZ Interest Rate Decision
8:00 PM
USD
FOMC Meeting Minutes
2:30 PM
USD
Core PCE Price Index
2:30 PM
USD
GDP
8:00 AM
EUR
German CPI
2:30 PM
CAD
Unemployment Rate
2:30 PM
USD
CPI
| Date | Time | Instrument | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Apr. 7 |
2:30 PM |
USD
|
Durable Goods Orders |
| Wednesday, Apr. 8 |
4:00 AM |
NZD
|
RBNZ Interest Rate Decision |
|
8:00 PM |
USD
|
FOMC Meeting Minutes | |
| Thursday, Apr. 9 |
2:30 PM |
USD
|
Core PCE Price Index |
|
USD
|
GDP | ||
| Friday, Apr. 10 |
8:00 AM |
EUR
|
German CPI |
|
2:30 PM |
CAD
|
Unemployment Rate | |
|
USD
|
CPI |
*All times in the table are in GMT+2
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