Weekly Economic Update: Global data deluge ahead; US inflation, EU prices, and Asian central banks in focus

Markets are poised for another rollercoaster week as global crosswinds gather momentum. In the United States, investor focus sharpens on a barrage of economic data and Fed commentary, with fresh trade tensions stoked by President Trump?s tariff threats against the EU and Apple adding fuel to the fire. Key releases include personal income and spending, the Fed?s favored PCE inflation gauge, and a likely downward revision in Q1 GDP, still reeling from a surge in imports. Across Europe, inflation readings from Germany, France, Italy, and Spain will dominate headlines, with Germany?s GfK consumer sentiment expected to improve modestly even as unemployment holds near a three-year high. Retail and business activity updates across the Eurozone, along with Turkey?s GDP and labor figures, will also command attention. Meanwhile, in Asia, central banks are in easing mode, with both the RBNZ and Bank of Korea expected to cut rates to bolster growth. Japan?s industrial output, retail sales, and consumer sentiment will be closely watched, while India?s economy is poised to stand out with faster Q1 GDP growth and improved factory output. China?s industrial profit data will offer a glimpse into post-trade-war recovery, capping a week rich in macro signals.

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