Today, markets will mainly react to geopolitical developments: the start of the American blockade of Iranian ports at 4 p.m. could maintain high volatility and support oil prices, while any new information of de-escalation or a maritime incident will immediately change market sentiment.
In Europe, market openings remain under pressure from risk factors; therefore, investors will mainly focus on stock indices, the dollar, and energy commodities, as they will indicate whether fears of further escalation are intensifying.
Throughout the week, three elements will be crucial: the situation in Iran, the start of the first-quarter earnings season, and macroeconomic data from the United States and Europe, which could confirm or challenge the impact of rising oil prices on inflation.
The upcoming publications include Polish CPI, U.S. PPI, real estate sales data, the ECB minutes, eurozone HICP inflation, and Chinese figures; the market will need to deal simultaneously with geopolitics, inflation, and growth prospects.
Particular attention will be paid to banks, LVMH, ASML, TSMC, and Netflix, as their results will provide early indications of corporate health at this early stage of the earnings season.
The agenda for the day. Source: XTB
The weekly schedule. Source: XTB
Source: XTB
[Context: This article provides an overview of the key factors influencing the financial markets and lists upcoming events and publications that may impact trading decisions. It also includes disclaimers related to financial marketing and trading risks.]
[Fact Check: The content includes a disclaimer stating that it is marketing communication and does not constitute investment advice. It also warns about the risks associated with trading CFDs, highlighting the potential for rapid capital loss.]
