Economic Calendar

Unemployment figures, company earnings reports and elections – keep track of key announcements and other events that could affect the markets. 

Monday 19 October to Sunday 25 October

Chinese GDP

Monday, October 19

03:00 BST

The world’s second largest economy grew 4.3% in Q2 compared to the same period last year. This was a bit lower than expected and for Q3, growth is seen edging up to 4.4%. We will also get updates on industrial production, retail sales and employment.

What to watch: CHY, China A50

UK CPI

Wednesday, October 21

07:00 BST

UK headline inflation is expected to have increased to 3.4% y/y in September from 3.1% the month before, marking the third month of consecutive increases. Core CPI is expected at 2.7%, up from 2.6% in August. Hot inflation data should keep the BoE on a hawkish path.

What to watch: GBP, UK 100

Japan CPI

Friday, October 23

12:30 BST

Elevated inflation rates continue to drive monetary policy around the world. For Japan, this is no different. On Friday, both headline and core CPI are expected to accelerate to 2.1% from 1.7% the months before. A strong inflation reading would boost expectations for further Bank of Japan policy normalisation.

What to watch: JPY, Japan 225

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