Week ahead: BoJ; RBA minutes; UK retail; Nike; Micron Technology; FedEx

The Reserve Bank of Australia releases the minutes of its last meeting. The retail focus continues with data from the UK and earnings from Nike. Micron Technology and FedEx report.

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Reserve Bank of Australia and Bank of Japan to announce interest rate decisions

In the upcoming week, there are a number of important economic indicators and events to keep an eye on. These include Germany's Ifo and the US Housing Market Index, which will provide insight into the state of their respective economies. The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of Japan will also be announcing their interest rate decisions, with speculation that Japan may signal the end of its ultra-easy monetary policy era.

Other important data to watch out for includes Canada's Consumer Price Index, building permits and housing stocks from the US, and loan prime rates from China. These numbers will give us valuable information about inflation, construction activity, and lending rates, which can have a significant impact on financial markets.

UK, US and Japan to release key data

The UK will release its Consumer Price Index inflation data, following the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates steady. This will give us an indication of how prices are changing in the UK and whether the central bank's policies are having the desired effect.

The US will also release important data, such as existing home sales and oil inventories, which can provide insights into the health of the housing and energy sectors. Additionally, Japan will release its Consumer Price Index and retail sales figures, while the UK will share its GDP data. These figures will shed light on the consumer spending and economic growth in these countries.

Analysis with Tom Sosnoff

Even though it is the holiday season, the markets have stayed busy due to the Federal Reserve's indications of possible rate cuts. Tom Sosnoff , founder and CEO of tastylive, believes that the markets may be reaching a peak, although there is no statistical evidence to support a reversal in prices. However, with high prices and low volatility, there is a higher risk of unexpected market movements.

In terms of corporate news, several companies will be releasing earnings reports. FedEx, Accenture, Micron Technology, General Mills, and Nike will all be providing updates on their financial performance. These reports can provide valuable insights into the health of different industries and their potential impact on the overall market.