Central bank decisions, geopolitics and tech earnings in focus next week.

Key central bank decisions are at the forefront, with the Federal Reserve expected to deliver a 25 basis point rate cut. We also look at the Bank of Japan, the ECB, and the Bank of Canada, where policy statements will be scrutinized for any shifts in future outlook. Adding to the volatility is a packed corporate earnings calendar, featuring reports from five of the most valuable technology companies-Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta-whose results will heavily influence major stock indices. Geopolitical dynamics also remain a factor with high-level diplomatic meetings scheduled. Finally, we cover the essential economic data releases coming up, including preliminary third-quarter U.S. GDP, U.S. consumer confidence, and the latest CPI figures from the Eurozone and Canada.