The Week Ahead – Economic Data and Central Bank Chatter in Focus

The Week Ahead – Economic Data and Central Bank Chatter in Focus

It’s a quieter week ahead on the economic calendar, with 47 stats in focus in the week ending May 13. In the week prior, 62 stats were in focus.

Inflation is back in the spotlight, with consumer and wholesale inflation figures due out on Wednesday and Thursday.

Another spike in inflation would test support for riskier assets following the Fed’s forward guidance from last week.