Global Economic Events and Corporate Reports for Sunday, January 11, 2026: Expectations for U.S. Inflation, Start of Earnings Season, Global Market Trends, and Key Indicators for Investors.
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, global financial markets are expected to experience a relatively calm environment. Key exchanges around the world are closed for the weekend, shifting investor focus to individual events. Highlighting the day are the financial results from major Indian IT companies Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies. At the same time, market participants are preparing for noteworthy economic events in the coming week, including the release of inflation data in the U.S. (CPI), creating an atmosphere of anticipation. Global stock indices, such as the S&P 500 (U.S.), Euro Stoxx 50 (Europe), and Nikkei 225 (Japan), ended the previous week without a singular trend, reflecting mixed investor sentiments at the start of the year. The Russian Mosbirzh index has not shown a marked trend following the New Year holidays amid low market activity.
Market Sentiments Globally
The start of the new week unfolds in a relatively quiet market atmosphere. The absence of significant statistical releases over the weekend contributes to low volatility. Investors are evaluating the outcomes of the first trading week of the year: in both the U.S. and Europe, the business activity index has shown mixed results, while the latest data on the U.S. labor market reaffirmed resilience in economic growth. Against this backdrop, the U.S. S&P 500 index changed little by the end of last week, the Euro Stoxx 50 in Europe exhibited limited growth, and Japan's Nikkei 225 fluctuated around previously reached levels. The Russian stock market also entered the new year calmly, with no significant changes in the Mosbirzh index. In the absence of fresh drivers, trading activity on Monday may remain subdued, with global markets looking to external signals and upcoming events.
Macroeconomic Events
The economic calendar for Sunday lacks significant macroeconomic publications. However, a series of important reports and indicators ahead could influence investor sentiments in the coming days. The main event of the upcoming week will be the release of U.S. inflation data—the consumer price index (CPI) for December—scheduled for Tuesday. This metric is crucial for assessing the Federal Reserve's further actions regarding interest rates. In general, key events for the week ahead include:
- Tuesday, January 13: U.K. labor market report (employment and average earnings), publication of U.S. CPI for December.
- Wednesday, January 14: U.S. producer price index (PPI) data and retail sales report for December.
- Thursday, January 15: Australian labor market statistics (employment, unemployment rate), as well as the release of key macroeconomic indicators from China (trade balance and export-import figures).
- Friday, January 16: Release of China's GDP estimate for Q4 2025, final data on Germany's consumer price index for December.
The lack of data at the start of the week gives investors time to reconsider the accumulated information. However, attention will shift to inflation indicators from Tuesday onwards: CPI results in the U.S. could set the tone for movements in equity, commodity, and currency markets. Moreover, the combination of U.S. inflation and statistics from China and Europe throughout the week will provide a global backdrop, shaping trader sentiments.
Corporate Reports in Asia
- Tata Consultancy Services (India): India's largest and one of the world's leading IT companies, TCS, will publish its results for the third quarter of its 2026 financial year. Analysts forecast revenue growth of about 4% year-on-year—a more restrained pace compared to approximately 5.5% the previous year. This moderate growth reflects seasonal factors (fewer working days in December) and clients' cautious approach to new projects amid economic uncertainty in the U.S. and Europe. Investors will closely monitor TCS management's comments regarding demand for IT services and developments in artificial intelligence projects, as the company traditionally sets the tone for the entire Indian IT sector.
- HCL Technologies (India): Another leader in the Indian IT sector, HCL Tech, will report its financial results for the same period. Moderate revenue growth is expected (around 4-5% year-on-year), consistent with the previous quarter. Like other Indian software giants, the company faces persisting demand weaknesses from clients in the U.S. and Europe. Analysts do not anticipate an upward revision of HCL's revenue forecasts, as management is likely to maintain a cautious outlook amid external macroeconomic risks. The market will assess whether HCL has increased its operating margins and which segments (such as cloud technologies or infrastructure services) show the most growth.
- Yue Yuen Industrial (Hong Kong): One of the world's largest footwear manufacturers (contract partner for leading sports brands) will release its sales data for December 2025. These figures will provide insight into consumer demand for sporting goods in the global market at year-end. Previous months showed some sales slowdown amid global economic uncertainty, so investors will gauge whether Yue Yuen managed to finish the year on a positive note. The dynamics of the company's export sales also serve as an indicator of the state of international supply chains and demand from the U.S. and Europe.
- Other Companies: In addition to those listed, several smaller companies in Asia will also publish quarterly reports. For instance, Indian telecommunications and cloud service provider Sify Technologies will present results for Q3, while financial services firm Anand Rathi Wealth will report on its capital management business metrics. Although their scale significantly lags behind giants like TCS and HCL, local investors may react to these reports, particularly if results deviate notably from expectations. Overall, the Asian region begins the new week with a focus on the Indian technology sector and industrial demand indicators from China, which will form the initial informational backdrop for trading on Monday.
Corporate Reports in the U.S.
The American corporate calendar for January 11 is nearly empty, as most U.S. companies do not release reports over the weekend. Significant quarterly reports from S&P 500 or Nasdaq issuers are not scheduled for this date. However, one smaller company will report:
- VOXX International (U.S.): A consumer electronics and automotive components manufacturer known for car audio systems and accessories. VOXX will present financial results for the third quarter of its 2025 fiscal year. Although the company is not among the "blue chips," its sales and profit trends may indirectly indicate demand for durable goods in the U.S. Investors are assessing whether VOXX has improved its metrics amid high competition and the recent holiday season, which is crucial for the electronics sector.
It is worth noting that in the U.S., the new earnings season effectively starts in a couple of days: on Tuesday, January 13, several major American banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, will begin publishing results for Q4 2025. These financial sector reports will attract significant attention and may set the overall tone for the U.S. stock market in the coming weeks. Besides banks, reports from several technology and industrial companies are planned for the latter half of the week, so the relatively calm weekend pause in the U.S. is merely a lull before an influx of information that will hit the markets as the new week begins.
Corporate Reports in Europe and Russia
Neither Europe nor Russia has corporate report publications scheduled for Sunday, January 11—this is standard practice, as major exchanges are closed. For European businesses, January is traditionally a period of preparation for annual results: most large companies in the European Union will begin the earnings season later, in the second half of the month and in February. However, investors in the region are monitoring external conditions, particularly the signals from American and Asian corporations that may influence market sentiment at the start of the week.
Russian public companies also do not submit financial reports in the early days of the new year. Typically, the publication of results for Q4 and the entire past year in the Russian market occurs much later—in late winter and early spring. Thus, the local informational backdrop is relatively calm now. After the lengthy New Year holidays, Russian investors are primarily focusing on global factors and the situation in commodity markets. In the absence of domestic corporate events, the dynamics of the Russian market at the start of the week will depend on external news and the overall sentiment of global exchanges.
What Investors Should Pay Attention To
Since Sunday is devoid of significant events, investors should use this breather to prepare for a week rich in events. The focus will be on U.S. December inflation data—an unexpected spike or, conversely, a slowdown in CPI on Tuesday could significantly impact interest rate expectations and thus influence the dynamics of the dollar and stock indices. Additionally, the forthcoming earnings season, especially the results from the largest U.S. banks and Asian technology companies, will set the trend for stock markets worldwide. By midweek, volatility could rise, making it important to assess risks and prepare for possible fluctuations.
Overall, the calm beginning of January 11 is a “calm before the storm.” Global indices (S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and the Russian Mosbirzh index) will soon gain new momentum for movement. Investors in the CIS markets are recommended to closely monitor the international agenda: inflation data, regulatory decisions, and the first financial reports of the year will help generate a clearer picture of economic directions and corporate profits in 2026. In an environment of uncertainty, the ability to rapidly respond to emerging information while maintaining a diversified and balanced investment portfolio will be crucial.
