Key events for Financial Markets this week   Key indicators to watch >>>   Existing Home Sales (Jun): This measures the number of previously owned homes sold in June. A higher than expected figure would indicate a strong housing market. S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI (Jul): This index reflects the level of activity in the US manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. S&P Global US Services PMI (Jul): Similar to the manufacturing PMI, but for the services sector. BoC rate decision: The Bank of Canada will announce its interest rate decision. A hike will indicate concerns about inflation, while a hold or cut will…

This Week’s Major U.S. Economic Reports & Fed Speakers (July 8th – 12th)   Key Events: Federal Reserve Officials Speak: Fed Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before Congress on both Tuesday (Senate) and Wednesday (House). Other Fed officials speaking this week include: Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr (Tuesday) Governor Michelle Bowman (Tuesday & Wednesday) Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee (Wednesday) Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic (Thursday) St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem (Thursday) Governor Lisa Cook (Thursday) Inflation Data: The highly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June is released on Thursday. This report will provide insights into inflation levels and could impact markets. Consumer Sentiment: The preliminary reading of…