Stocks To Watch
Friday preview: UK data and US inflation stats in focus
There will be an absence of corporate results on Friday as markets wind down for the Christmas holiday, but that won't stop a flurry of economic data announcements from being released from the UK and US.
Thursday preview: US data to steal focus as markets quieten down for the holidays
As scheduled corporate results begin to die down ahead of the festive break, much of Thursday's focus will be on economic data from the US, as markets continue to watch indicators closely for any hints at what the future holds for monetary policy.
Wednesday preview: PBoC rate decision to steal focus on data-heavy day
With little in the way of corporate updates or results due on Wednesday, the focus will be firmly on economic data – and there will be a lot of it, from the UK and overseas.
Friday preview: Global PMIs, Chinese activity data in the spotlight
Investors' attention at the end of the week will be on a raft of purchasing managers survey results due out in the U. K. , euro area and U. S.
Thursday preview: BoE and ECB meetings in focus
The market spotlight will shift back to the U. K. on Thursday, where the Bank of England's policymakers will meet to decide on rates.
Wednesday preview: US Fed, UK GDP in focus
All eyes on Wednesday will be on the U. S. central bank as its top officials meet to decide on policy.
Tuesday preview: UK employment and wages, U.S. CPI in focus
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on the latest employment and wages figures in the UK.
Friday preview: US non-farm payrolls to give clues about Fed's next move
With the corporates earnings calendar on the quiet side, markets will be sure to focus firmly on the non-farm payrolls report on Friday.
Thursday preview: China trade figures, Balfour Beatty in the spotlight
Financial markets' focus on Thursday will shift to Asia.
Wednesday preview: US ADP jobs report, unit labor cost data in focus
The market spotlight on Wednesday will continue to be on the U. S. jobs market.