Weekly Global Economic Preview: IMF outlook, Fed speeches, and global data in spotlight

Global markets will turn cautious yet active next week as the US earnings season kicks off, with top banks including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup set to report amid a prolonged government shutdown delaying key economic data such as CPI and retail sales. Investors will also monitor Fed Chair Powell?s remarks for policy cues and any hints on future rate decisions. In Europe, focus will remain on industrial production, final inflation readings, and the UK?s GDP and labor data, while Germany?s ZEW sentiment index could offer early signs of improving business confidence. Asia will stay in the spotlight as China releases trade, inflation, and banking data following the Golden Week holidays, with markets watching for signals ahead of the anticipated Trump?Xi meeting. Political uncertainty in Japan, easing inflation in India, and Australia?s jobs report will add to regional volatility. Meanwhile, the IMF?s World Economic Outlook and multiple central bank commentaries could influence sentiment, keeping investors alert to shifting global growth projections and monetary policy trends.

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