... cybersecurity solutions may dampen investor enthusiasm. Overall, the week's start suggests cautious sentiment, and investors should monitor political signals and early corporate reports to assess market sentiment. Tuesday, August 19, 2025: Canadian Inflation (CPI) and US Housing Market On Tuesday, North American indicators will be in the spotlight. Morning data on the Eurozone's current account will be published; however, the main macro event in the first half of the day will be Canadian inflation data. In the afternoon,...

... market and debt instruments. Expectations concern signals about continuing or changing the monetary policy course. US: Producer Price Index (November) (16:30 MSK) An inflation indicator at the producer level, foreshadowing possible changes in retail inflation. US: Initial Jobless Claims Data (16:30 MSK) A labor market indicator that signals the state of the US economy. European Central Bank Press Conference (16:45 MSK) The ECB President will present forecasts and clarify the monetary policy course, affecting ...

... been dialled back slightly, as officials have signalled that taming inflation is still the priority. Other major central banks are in a similar position. The Bank of England, for instance, faces Britain’s own mix of moderate growth and persistent inflation, and is likely to interpret robust US data as affirmation that global demand remains intact – a positive factor – even as it keeps a watchful eye on price trends. The European Central Bank, too, will note that the world’s largest economy continues to expand, which could support export ...

... remainder of the week, reshaping investor expectations regarding the Fed's actions this fall. Corporate Reports: Before Market Open (BMO, US and Asia) Walmart (WMT) — the world's largest retailer. Focus is on the comparable sales dynamics (LFL) in the US and international segments, consumer demand trends against moderate inflation, as well as management's forecast for the second half of the year. Walmart's results serve as a barometer for the health of the consumer sector — investors will evaluate how price growth and interest rates are impacting household spending....

... the UK and the entire Eurozone for the second quarter will be released in the morning—investors will gain fresh evidence of whether the European economy has managed to avoid a recession. In the afternoon, European statistics will be complemented by US data on inflation in the manufacturing sector, as well as the regular report on the gas market. The day is rich in corporate names: several global companies from the USA, Europe, and Asia will release their reports, promising a broad picture of corporate profits....