Global Markets Brace for Economic Indicators Amid Fed and Tariff Concerns

According to PANews, the past week has seen mixed reactions to the Federal Reserve's meeting, where the inclusion of stagflation risks in its latest economic forecasts appeared to contradict assurances of economic stability from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. As the deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's broad reciprocal tariffs approaches on April 2, these factors have contributed to global financial market volatility. Here are the key points the market will focus on in the coming week: On Monday at 21:45 (UTC+8), the final figures for the U.S. February S&P Global Manufacturing and Services PMI will be released. On Tuesday at 21:05 (UTC+8), FOMC permanent voting member and New York Fed President John Williams will deliver opening remarks at an event. On Tuesday at 22:00 (UTC+8), the U.S. March Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index and the U.S. March Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index will be announced. On Thursday at 1:10 (UTC+8), 2025 FOMC voting member and St. Louis Fed President Mussa Alem will give a speech. On Thursday at 20:30 (UTC+8), data on U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending March 22, the final reading of the U.S. fourth-quarter real GDP annualized quarterly rate, real personal consumption expenditures quarterly rate, and the core PCE price index annualized quarterly rate will be released. On Friday at 20:30 (UTC+8), the U.S. February core PCE price index annual rate, personal spending monthly rate, and core PCE price index monthly rate will be published. Despite the Federal Reserve's indication that it is not in a hurry to cut interest rates, market expectations are more dovish. Investors anticipate that the Fed is likely to cut rates three times this year, betting that the slowdown in the U.S. economy will be more significant than the Fed's projections. This suggests that economic growth data may become a focal point in the coming months.