Compiled by: GaryMa Wu Blockchain
Abstract
Wu Blockchain's review of macroeconomic indicators and analysis this week: Last week, the IMF downgraded its global economic outlook for next year, and the Federal Reserve's Beige Book showed that the US economy remains weak; this week will see a "double whammy" of inflation and employment indicators from the Federal Reserve, with the strong combination of the US core PCE in September and the October non-farm payroll report being an important factor in influencing the Fed's subsequent pace of rate cuts.
Last Week's Review
Key Events & Indicators This Week
October 30
October 31
November 01
Abstract
Wu Blockchain's review of macroeconomic indicators and analysis this week: Last week, the IMF downgraded its global economic outlook for next year, and the Federal Reserve's Beige Book showed that the US economy remains weak; this week will see a "double whammy" of inflation and employment indicators from the Federal Reserve, with the strong combination of the US core PCE in September and the October non-farm payroll report being an important factor in influencing the Fed's subsequent pace of rate cuts.
Last Week's Review
- The IMF released its World Economic Outlook report: It maintained its forecast for global economic growth this year at 3.2%, but downgraded its forecast for global economic growth next year to 3.2%, warning that the risks of war conflicts and trade protectionism are increasing. The IMF praised the global central banks for containing inflation without plunging the economy into recession. The IMF warned that the US election could bring high uncertainty to the fragile financial markets, which could lead to a repeat of the market sell-off in August.
- The number of initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending October 19 was 227,000, with an expected 242,000 and a previous value of 241,000 revised to 242,000.
- The Bank of Canada (central bank) decided to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points, from 4.25% to 3.75%.
- The Federal Reserve's Beige Book showed that the US economy remains weak.
- The final reading of the University of Michigan consumer confidence index in the US for October rose to 70.5, higher than expected and also higher than the preliminary reading of 68.9 and the final reading of 70.1 in September.
Key Events & Indicators This Week
October 30
- US ADP Employment Change (10,000) (20:15)
- US Q3 Real GDP Annualized QoQ Advance (20:30)
- US Q3 Core PCE Price Index Annualized QoQ Advance (20:30)
October 31
- Bank of Japan Releases Interest Rate Decision and Outlook Report
- US Initial Jobless Claims for the Week Ending October 26 (10,000) (20:30)
- US September Core PCE Price Index YoY (20:30)
November 01
- US October Unemployment Rate (20:30)
- US October Nonfarm Payrolls (10,000) (20:30)