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Key Economic Events to Watch Next Week

🔑 Central Bank Meetings

Fed (June 17–18): Likely to hold rates; focus on new forecasts and hints on future cuts.

BoE & BoJ: BoE may signal next moves after recent cut; BoJ faces slowdown pressures.

🌍 Political & Trade Summits

G7 Summit (June 15–17): Focus on trade, inflation, Ukraine, and Middle East tensions. Watch for statements on tariffs and China-EU relations.

📊 Key Economic Data

U.S.: Retail sales, GDP revision, durable goods, industrial production.

U.K. & Japan: Inflation data aligned with central bank meetings.

China: Industrial output and retail sales to gauge growth momentum.

⚠️ Risk Factors

Middle East tensions: Lifting oil prices and boosting safe-haven demand.

Trade policies: U.S.–China negotiations and G7 talks could shift market sentiment.

💡 Why It Matters

Central banks set tone for rates and markets.

G7 may influence global policy.

Data helps track inflation and growth trends.

Geopolitical risks could impact inflation and monetary policy.