The upcoming week brings us many significant events and economic reports that may impact the financial markets. Here is a detailed overview of the scheduled publications and their potential effects.
Monday (2026-03-30)
The week begins with a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at 16:30 (Warsaw time). Although no specific forecast has been provided, Powell's speeches always have a significant impact on the markets, especially in the context of expectations regarding future interest rate decisions. The current FED rate is 3.50-3.75%, and market expectations indicate that a change in the short term is unlikely. Nevertheless, any hints regarding future monetary policy could trigger reactions in the currency market, particularly for the US dollar. Investors will be particularly attentive to any comments regarding inflation and the labor market, which may influence market volatility.
Tuesday (2026-03-31)
Tuesday brings two key reports: the Canadian GDP growth m/m at 14:30 (Warsaw time) and the US JOLTS Job Openings report at 16:00 (Warsaw time). The forecast for Canadian GDP indicates stagnation at 0.0%, which may suggest a weakening economic momentum in Canada. If this forecast is confirmed, the Canadian dollar may come under pressure. Meanwhile, in the US, a projected decline in job openings from 6.95M to 6.90M may indicate some slowdown in the labor market, which could in turn affect expectations regarding future interest rate hikes by the FED. Both reports will be closely monitored by investors seeking insights into the economic condition in North America.
Wednesday (2026-04-01)
Wednesday is a day full of publications from the US, starting with the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change report at 14:15 (Warsaw time), with a forecast of 42K compared to the previous 63K. Next, at 14:30 (Warsaw time), retail sales data will be released, both overall (-0.2% previously, forecast 0.4%) and core (previously 0.0%, forecast 0.3%). Finally, at 16:00 (Warsaw time), we will learn about the ISM Manufacturing PMI with a forecast of a slight decline from 52.4 to 52.3. Increases in retail sales may indicate increased consumer activity, which is crucial for assessing the condition of the US economy. Meanwhile, the PMI index, despite the projected slight decline, remains above the 50 level, suggesting continued growth in the manufacturing sector. These data together may influence expectations regarding future FED monetary policy.
Thursday (2026-04-02)
Thursday brings the latest data on unemployment claims in the US, with a forecast increase from 210K to 212K. Although the difference is small, the upward trend in claims may suggest possible problems in the labor market, which could influence the FED's decisions regarding interest rates. However, a stable level of claims may be perceived as a sign of relative stability in the US labor market.
Friday (2026-04-03)
Friday will conclude the week with the publication of key US labor market reports at 14:30 (Warsaw time): Average Hourly Earnings m/m (forecast decline from 0.4% to 0.3%), Non-Farm Employment Change (forecast increase from -92K to 56K), and the unemployment rate, which remains stable at 4.4%. The employment report is particularly important as it reflects the overall condition of the labor market. A projected increase in employment could suggest an improvement in the labor market situation, which could positively influence sentiment in the financial markets. However, a stable unemployment rate and a possible decline in the pace of wage growth may raise concerns about the sustainability of the economic recovery.
In summary, the upcoming week is full of key events that may impact the financial markets. Investors will certainly be closely monitoring Jerome Powell's comments and publications regarding the labor market and retail sales in the US. Each of these events could provide insights into future FED monetary policy moves, which in turn will affect market sentiment, currently remaining in the realm of extreme fear.