US CPI and retail sales will be closely watched next week, while Fed Chair Warsh's speech, BOJ Governor Ueda's remarks and developments in nationwide protests in France are expected to be market focal points.
Next week's schedule includes a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Warsh in connection with the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, with reports indicating that it will take place just before the blackout period begins.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and retail sales data will be released. Views have been expressed that higher fuel costs will weigh on other consumer spending, while sales are expected to weaken following the pullback from the back-to-school shopping season.
In speeches by BOJ Governor Ueda and a BOJ board member, attention will focus on whether they signal a positive stance toward an early additional rate hike.
Political and economic turmoil continues in France, with reports of nationwide protests led by the left-wing LFI and moves to resume student demonstrations.
Major events in Japan and overseas will overlap between the 10th and the 18th next week. Developments related to the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings and comments and policy developments concerning monetary and currency policy in various countries are expected to be market focal points.