Weekly Summary
The week ahead marks a return to a fuller economic calendar as markets move further into the new trading year. Attention is expected to focus on inflation releases, selected growth indicators, and consumer activity data across major economies. With several widely followed data points scheduled, currency markets will be guided by incoming information on price pressures and underlying economic conditions.
GBP
Sterling begins the week with attention on UK inflation data and selected housing‑related indicators. These releases provide updated insight into domestic price dynamics and demand conditions early in the year. Broader market interest remains centred on how recent data align with the UK’s economic environment following the turn of the year.
USD
The US dollar faces an active week for economic releases, led by key inflation data and retail sales figures. These reports offer an updated view of consumer prices and spending trends in the United States. Additional indicators, including business sentiment and industrial data, add context to assessments of economic momentum.
EUR
In the euro area, inflation data from member states and region‑wide industrial production figures are scheduled. These releases contribute to broader monitoring of price developments and output conditions across the bloc. Trading conditions may also reflect ongoing assessment of recent euro‑area economic signals.
CAD
The Canadian dollar will be influenced by domestic inflation data early in the week, followed by manufacturing and wholesale activity indicators. These releases provide information on price pressures and business conditions in Canada as the first quarter of the year progresses.
Key Economic Data Calendar (Week of 12–16 January 2026)
Monday: Limited scheduled data; markets monitor broader sentiment at the start of the week.
Tuesday: Canadian inflation data; euro area industrial production.
Wednesday: UK inflation data; US consumer price index; US business inventories.
Thursday: US retail sales; US industrial production; euro area trade balance.
Friday: UK retail sales; US housing market indicators; Canadian manufacturing sales.