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This week will have a slow start, with the only notable events for Monday being scheduled speeches from a few FOMC members. On Tuesday, we'll get the Westpac consumer sentiment index in Australia, while the Bank of Japan and the Bank of Canada will release their respective meeting minutes. However, the most awaited release will be the inflation print in the U.S. As a reminder, the BoJ kept rates unchanged at 1.25% at its last meeting, so traders will look for any hints in the Bank's Summary of Opinions about the possibility and timing of future rate hikes, as well as policymakers’ views on the progress of inflation. Similarly, the BoC's Summary of Deliberations will provide more information about the Bank’s latest decision to raise rates. Arguments included higher energy costs and the resulting price pressures in the economy, while counter-arguments for holding rates were weaker economic growth and uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs. The focus will be on any clues about further tightening, but the Bank has signaled a cautious approach amid uncertainty. Wednesday's economic calendar looks uneventful with both Canada and the U.S. observing bank holidays, while Thursday the focus will be on the U.K.'s GDP data. The week will end with the PPI m/m release in the U.S., but it's worth noting that several FOMC members are expected to deliver remarks throughout the week. In the U.S., the consensus for core CPI m/m is 0.2% vs. the prior 0.3%, while headline CPI m/m is expected at 0.3% vs. the prior 0.6%. This CPI release will be somewhat different, as the BLS will not publish the year-on-year readings due to missing data from the October 2025 government shutdown. This puts the focus on the monthly figures. Headline CPI is expected to rise by 0.28%, with slower gasoline inflation partly offset by higher food costs as increased commodity and transportation expenses feed through to consumers. Core CPI is also likely to rise, but at a slower pace. Wells Fargo analysts expect…

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