However, retail sales figures will be the main report of the week on Tuesday. A slide in consumer spending could reignite fears of a US economic rece
However, retail sales figures will be the main report of the week on Tuesday. A slide in consumer spending could reignite fears of a US economic recession.
Jobless claims and the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index will also move the dial on Thursday. We expect increased sensitivity to deteriorating labor market conditions.
Other stats include industrial production and housing sector numbers that should not impact the dollar.
No FOMC members are speaking this week, with the Fed entering the blackout period on July 15.
For the EUR:
It’s a quiet week for the EUR. Finalized Italian (Mon) and Eurozone (Wed) inflation numbers for June will draw interest. However, the finalized numbers would need to be hotter to move the dial.
On Thursday, German producer price index numbers will impact buyer appetite. A more marked decline in the German PPI would raise fears of a deeper economic recession.
With the economic calendar on the light side, investors should monitor ECB chatter. ECB President Christine Lagarde and Chief Economist Philip Lane are on the calendar to speak on Monday.
For the Pound:
It is a busy week ahead for the Pound. Inflation numbers for June will have a material impact on the Pound and market sentiment toward BoE monetary policy. Sticky inflation would support bets on the Bank pushing rates beyond the summer break.
On Friday, retail sales figures will also need consideration. A pickup in spending would support more hawkish bets on the BoE.
With the economic calendar on the busy side, investors should also consider BoE chatter. MPC Member Dave Ramsden is on the calendar to speak on Wednesday.
For the Loonie:
It is a busy week ahead on the economic calendar for the Loonie. Inflation figures for June will be in focus on Tuesday. After the BoC policy decision, a pickup in inflationary pressure would signal the need for more from the Bank of Canada.
On Friday, retail sales numbers will also move the dial.
Other stats include housing sector, wholesale sales, RMPI, and manufacturing sales numbers that the investors will likely brush aside.
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