Trading Week Ahead: Will the Fed Blink?
Markets are entering a critical week to close out January. With fresh data on consumer confidence, producer inflation, and the Fed’s latest rate decision, investors have plenty to digest. These events could steer sentiment into February and set the tone for Forex, crypto, and indices.
👉 CB Consumer Confidence
Sentiment is forecast to rise slightly to 90.1 from 89.1. A stronger print may boost the dollar and weigh on equities. A miss could raise concerns about consumer resilience and support dovish expectations.
👉 Federal Funds Rate
The Fed is expected to keep rates steady at 3.75%. Powell’s tone and forward guidance will be in focus. Any signal of policy shifts or inflation concerns could trigger sharp market reactions.
👉 U.S. PPI
Producer prices are expected to increase 0.2%, matching the previous month. A hotter reading may lift yields and strengthen the dollar. A softer print would support risk appetite and reinforce disinflation trends.
2:30 PM
USD
Durable Goods Orders
2:30 PM
USD
President Trump Speaks
4:00 PM
USD
CB Consumer Confidence
2:30 PM
USD
President Trump Speaks
3:45 PM
CAD
BOC Monetary Policy Report
8:00 PM
USD
Federal Funds Rate
8:30 PM
USD
FOMC Press Conference
10:00 AM
EUR
German GDP
2:00 PM
EUR
German CPI
2:30 PM
CAD
GDP
2:30 PM
USD
PPI
| Date | Time | Instrument | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Jan. 26 |
2:30 PM |
USD
|
Durable Goods Orders |
| Tuesday, Jan. 27 |
USD
|
President Trump Speaks | |
|
4:00 PM |
USD
|
CB Consumer Confidence | |
| Wednesday, Jan. 28 |
2:30 PM |
USD
|
President Trump Speaks |
|
3:45 PM |
CAD
|
BOC Monetary Policy Report | |
|
8:00 PM |
USD
|
Federal Funds Rate | |
|
8:30 PM |
USD
|
FOMC Press Conference | |
| Friday, Jan. 30 |
10:00 AM |
EUR
|
German GDP |
|
2:00 PM |
EUR
|
German CPI | |
|
2:30 PM |
CAD
|
GDP | |
|
USD
|
PPI |
*All times in the table are in GMT+1
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