In the week ahead, the euro zone is to release what will be closely watched data on fourth quarter economic growth on Friday. Investors will also be focusing on Thursday’s inflation report from the Bank of England and Friday’s U.S. consumer sentiment data.
Monday, February 9
Japan is to publish data on its current account. In the euro zone, Germany is to release data on the trade balance.
Tuesday, February 10
Japan is to release data on tertiary industry activity. Australia is to publish private sector data on business confidence as well as official data on house price inflation. China is to report on consumer and producer price inflation. In the euro zone, France is to release data on industrial production. Elsewhere, in Europe, Switzerland is to produce data on consumer inflation, while the U.K. is to release data on industrial and manufacturing production.
Wednesday, February 11
Markets in Japan are to remain closed for a national holiday. Australia is to release private sector data on consumer sentiment and official data on home loans. In the euro zone, the euro group of finance ministers is to meet in Brussels.
Thursday, February 12
Japan is to release data on core machinery orders. Australia is to release data on the change in the number of people employed and the unemployment rate, in addition to private sector data on inflation expectations. The Bank of England is to publish its quarterly inflation report. BoE Governor Mark Carney is to hold a press conference to discuss the report. Later in the day, Canada is to publish a report on new house price inflation. The U.S. is to release reports on retail sales and initial jobless claims.
Friday, February 13
The euro zone is to release preliminary data on economic growth. Switzerland is to produce data on producer price inflation. Canada is to release data on manufacturing sales. The U.S. is to round up the week with preliminary data on consumer sentiment.