Ahead of the week, the series of CPI and Unemployment Claims, along with the minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting and the BOC Press Conference could drive plenty of headlines to keep the markets on the move.
The broad-based US dollar has managed to hang onto its previous bullish bias, and it should end this week on a bullish track, as market investors prefer the safe-haven assets when a risk-off market sentiment prevails.
Market Events to Watch This Week
Consumer Price Index (MoM) – Tuesday – 13:30 GMT
Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (MoM)
Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report – Wednesday – 15:00 GMT
BoC Press Conference – Wednesday – 16:00 GMT
Aussie Employment Change – Thursday – 0:30 GMT
US Unemployment Claims – Thursday – 13:30 GMT
BOJ Monetary Policy Statement – Tuesday – Tentative
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