Publication Date: June 12, 2026
In this weekend update from Money Care, we provide an overview of the key macroeconomic developments and corporate earnings reports that could drive financial markets in the coming week. The focus is primarily on the interest rate decision in the United States.
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Review of the past week:
Strong U.S. employment figures and heightened tensions in the conflict between Iran and the United States put significant downward pressure on stock markets and the price of gold at the start of last week.
The most important macroeconomic event of the past week was the release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index on Wednesday, June 10. The result was positive for the stock markets. Inflation in the United States rose to 4.2% on an annual basis in May. This was in line with expectations.
However, core inflation (Core CPI), which excludes price increases for food and energy, rose by 0.2% in May. The market had anticipated a 0.3% increase. Stock markets reacted positively to the cooling core inflation.
The ECB raised key European interest rates by 25 basis points. In doing so, the ECB clearly prioritized fighting inflation, despite weaker growth prospects. For the market, this means that rapid interest rate cuts are less likely for the time being and that energy prices, inflation expectations, and wage growth will be the key determinants of the next steps.
Outlook the week ahead:
Investors will be focusing primarily on the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) interest rate decision in the United States, to be announced on Wednesday, June 17, at 8:00 p.m. The press conference will follow at 8:30 p.m.
U.S. interest rates are expected to remain unchanged. The key interest rates currently stand at 3.50% and 3.75%. This is due to high inflation and a strong labor market in the United States.
On Friday, June 19, stock markets in the United States will be closed for Juneteenth.
This is an American holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Exhibition Schedule for Week 25
The following is an overview of the most important macroeconomic publications for the coming week. These figures may lead to increased volatility in financial markets.
Monday, June 15, 2026:
No major macroeconomic releases.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026:
No major macroeconomic releases.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026:
Europe:
United States:
Thursday, June 18, 2026:
No major macroeconomic releases.
Friday, June 19, 2026:
United States:
No major macroeconomic releases.
Please note that release dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please consult the official communication channels of the relevant institutions and government agencies.
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