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Investors are seeing if the BOJ would drop its hawkish tone on interest rates in case of slowing economic growth as well as inflation. Major Japan inflation data will be released on Friday (November 22).

Last week, Donald Trump was elected to be the next U.S. president, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points (as expected), and U.S. stocks rose to record-high levels. Next comes key U.S. inflation data on Wednesday (November 13).

We will take a closer look at how Economic Insight could help in preparing trading on the Federal Reserve event next Thursday.

As Microsoft and Meta Platforms prepare to report quarterly earnings, this article provides a concise analysis of expected financials, technical indicators, and quantamental ratings. Discover key insights on each stock’s performance, investor sentiment, and what to watch as these tech giants move into their next fiscal period.

This week, it is the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) turn to decide on interest rates. Considering slowing inflation in Japan and the prevailing trend of lowering interest rates among major central banks, we do not expect the BoJ will do anything on interest rates this time.

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Last Tuesday, Canada's data showed that the inflation rate eased to 1.6% year on year in September (vs 2.0% in August), below the mid-point of the central bank’s 1%-3% target range. The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday (October 23).

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China’s stock market staged a stunning rally – and then a rapid cooling – recently after authorities announced plans to implement stimulus measures. As the focus of global investors/ traders has turned to China, the country’s economic growth data (due Friday, October 18) are closely watched.

U.S. technology stocks demonstrating strong earnings and revenue growth, utilizing Trading Central’s Quantamental factor-investing methodology.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech that he sees two more interest-rate cuts, each 25 basis points, this year. Next Thursday (October 10) will see the release of the closely-watched monthly U.S. official inflation report. According to Trading Central's "Economic Insight", the inflation rate may ease further to 2.3% year on year in September.

Using Trading Central's Market Buzz for understanding market moves, Apogee Enterprises has been identified as an interesting choice.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is highly likely to cut rates further in November, and the cut’s extent should be determined by the labor-market condition. Next Friday (October 4) will see the release of the closely-watched monthly U.S. official labor report. According to Trading Central's "Economic Insight", the growth of Non-Farm Payrolls may slow to 130,000 in September with the jobless rate rising to 4.3%.

U.S. home builder stocks with attractive valuations and return on equity which benefit from lower interest rates.

Amid easing inflation and a weakening labor market, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75%-5.00%. The central bank also hinted at cutting rates by a further 50 basis points by the end of the year. The next important U.S. data set -- Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Inflation -- will be released next Friday (September 27).

No doubt the biggest focus of the financial market is the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision next week (Wednesday, September 18). The Fed is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 5.00%-5.25%. Meanwhile, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan will also decide on interest rates on Thursday and Friday respectively.

Despite the broader market’s challenges, select sectors are showing strength, offering potential upside for value investors seeking solid valuations.

Before the Fed’s September meeting, the important U.S. inflation data will be released on Wednesday (September 11). According to Trading Central's "Economic Insight", the U.S. inflation rate will slow further to 2.6% year on year in August from 2.9% in July.

Trading Central's Strategy Builder has identified key stocks that could benefit from either a Democratic or Republican victory, offering insights and tools like Fundamental Insight and Market Buzz to help guide investment decisions.