Next Week's Major Economic Data and Central Bank Updates Summary | US Stock Market Closed, Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision Incoming

【Blockchain Rhythm】This week (starting January 20), the market will迎来 several important economic data releases and policy events, worth close attention.

Monday Highlights: Trump will lead a delegation to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. It is particularly important to note that due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, U.S. stock markets will be closed for one day, which will significantly impact trading liquidity.

Wednesday Highlights: Trump will deliver a speech at the forum on “How can we cooperate in a world of increasing competition?” Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court will hold a hearing on Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Board member Cook, which could potentially influence the Fed’s independence and subsequent policy directions.

Thursday Data Focus: Key economic indicators such as U.S. initial jobless claims, November PCE report, and Q3 real GDP final estimate will be released sequentially. At the same time, the U.S. EIA natural gas inventory data will also be published. In the Eurozone, the January Consumer Confidence Index will be announced, and the European Central Bank will release the December meeting minutes, helping to assess the future monetary policy direction.

Friday Focus: The Bank of Japan will announce its interest rate decision and economic outlook report, followed by a press conference by Governor Ueda. Meanwhile, December core CPI year-on-year in Japan, the U.S. January University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, and the final one-year inflation expectations will also be released. These series of data will provide important monetary policy signals to the market.