Key Takeaways:

Gold surpasses $3,000 for the first time as investors seek safe-haven assets amid Trump’s escalating trade war.

The Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Bank of England, Swiss National Bank, and Swedish Central Bank will announce key interest rate decisions next week.

Analysts suggest Trump’s economic pressure tactics could force the Fed to cut rates sooner than expected.

Global Markets Prepare for Super Central Bank Week

Next week, global financial markets face one of the most critical weeks of the year, as major central banks—including the Federal Reserve (FOMC), Bank of Japan (BOJ), Bank of England (BOE), Swiss National Bank (SNB), and the Swedish Central Bank (Riksbank)—are set to announce their latest monetary policy decisions.

Key Economic Events to Watch:

Monday: U.S. February retail sales report and March New York Fed Manufacturing Index.

Thursday: Federal Reserve FOMC interest rate decision and economic outlook summary.

Thursday: Fed Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference to outline future monetary policy.

Thursday: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims, Q4 Current Account Data, and Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index.

Friday: New York Fed President John Williams delivers a speech on the U.S. economic outlook.

Will Trump’s Policies Force a Fed Rate Cut?

Market analysts warn that the Trump administration’s trade war and protectionist policies could artificially create economic panic—pressuring the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates sooner than expected.

Gold’s historic surge past $3,000 reflects increasing market uncertainty, with investors hedging against potential economic downturns.

The Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Thursday will be closely watched as traders speculate whether the central bank will bow to economic pressures.

Some analysts argue that Trump's aggressive economic stance—including tariffs on European and Asian imports—could further disrupt global markets, forcing a faster-than-expected policy shift from the Fed.

Next week’s central bank announcements will provide critical insight into how policymakers respond to ongoing market volatility and rising global economic tensions.