US jobs data takes centre stage as markets bet on Fed rate cut Markets US jobs data will take the spotlight for global financial markets this week as investors look for clues on how far the Federal Reserve might go in cutting interest rates.
Week ahead: Rate cut may offer optimism for housebuilding sector Business In a rather quiet week ahead, London markets are expecting updates from financial services firm Legal & General (L&G), housebuilder Persimmon, and real estate investment trust (REIT) Derwent London.
Week ahead: US inflation data could bolster case for Fed rate cut in September Week ahead The US Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation is expected to show its coolest monthly reading since late 2023, offering hope that policymakers could start lowering interest rates in September.
Week ahead: Vodafone, BT and Burberry earnings in focus as crucial US inflation reading looms May 12, 2024 Earnings from Vodafone, BT and Burberry take centre stage in the City's corporate diary this week, alongside a crucial inflation reading across the pond that could put the brakes on the FTSE 100’s record rally.