This comes on top of a hectic earnings calendar with Apple and Amazon reporting in the US and HSBC, Shell, and GSK among the big names in Europe.

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Key economic data for the coming week

The upcoming week from Monday, 29 April will be packed with important economic data and earnings reports. Key highlights include eurozone sentiment, German inflation, Japanese retail sales, Chinese GDP, and the US Fed interest rate decision. The focus will be on whether the US Federal Reserve signals any interest rate cuts amidst an economy described as neither too hot nor too cold.

Quarterly earnings inbound

Major companies across various sectors, including Apple, Amazon, HSBC, and Coca-Cola, will release their quarterly earnings, potentially driving market volatility. Bond market movements and investor expectations for rate cuts by the Fed will be closely watched, with some predicting no cuts for the year. The outcomes of these events are expected to impact market sentiment and volatility.