Economics
Investors Brace for a Big Week of Insights Into World Economy
- Fed sets rates before U.S. releases payrolls data for April
- Bloomberg Economics’ guide to the world economy’s week ahead
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The world economy’s ability to rebound from its recent soft patch will be tested anew this week as data is released from Washington to Beijing.
Federal Reserve officials conclude a meeting on Wednesday amid expectations they won’t change their monetary policy settings as counterparts elsewhere follow its dovish turn. A press conference by Chairman Jerome Powell will be eyed for insights into his view of the policy outlook as well as what he’s thinking about his inflation target and bond portfolio.