The upcoming week will be relatively light on corporate earnings on both sides of the Atlantic, but will be dominated by central bank activity and economic commentary.
Markets will be watching closely as the Bank of Japan announces its decision on Tuesday, followed by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday.
Week Ahead: Central Banks in Focus as AIM Turns 30
While the coming week is relatively quiet for corporate earnings on both sides of the Atlantic, it will be marked by a flurry of central bank activity and economic updates.
The action begins on Tuesday with the Bank of Japan’s policy decision, followed by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday, where a rate hold is expected. However, attention will centre on the accompanying commentary and updated economic projections. The Bank of England concludes the trio of announcements on Thursday, amid rising expectations of a rate cut shortly, though not anticipated this week.
In the UK, company updates from names like Ashtead, Berkeley, Speedy Hire, and Whitbread will provide key insights across sectors ranging from construction and equipment rental to hospitality and housing.
Thursday also marks the 30th anniversary of London’s AIM market, with the London Stock Exchange hosting a ceremonial market open. The event will gather companies, intermediaries, policymakers, and investors who have shaped the small-cap index since its inception in 1995.
Key Diary Dates
Monday 16 June
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Final Results: NextEnergy Solar Fund, Peel Hunt
Tuesday 17 June
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Trading Update: Capita
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Interim Results: RWS Holdings
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Final Results: Ashtead Group, IG Design Group
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Economic Data:
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Bank of Japan Policy Decision (JP)
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Rightmove House Price Index (UK)
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ZEW Economic Sentiment (EU, Germany)
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Import/Export Price Indices (US)
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Retail Sales, Industrial Production (US)
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Wednesday 18 June
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Trading Update: S&U
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Interim Results: Oxford Metrics, JPMorgan Indian Investment Trust
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Final Results: AO World, Speedy Hire
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Economic Data:
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UK Inflation Rate
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EU Current Account
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US MBA Mortgage Applications, Building Permits, Housing Starts, Crude Oil Inventories
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Federal Reserve Policy Decision (US)
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Thursday 19 June
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Trading Update: Whitbread
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Interim Results: LPA Group, NCC Group
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Final Results: Cordiant Digital Infrastructure, First Property Group, Syncona, XPS Pensions Group
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Economic Data:
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Bank of England Policy Decision (UK)
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Initial Jobless Claims (US)
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FTSE 100 ex-dividends: 3i Group, Experian, Compass Group, United Utilities, Persimmon, Airtel Africa (expected to reduce index by 5.65 points)
Friday 20 June
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Final Results: Berkeley Group Holdings, Record
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Economic Data:
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GfK Consumer Confidence (UK)
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Retail Sales (UK)
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Consumer Confidence Flash (EU)
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Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (US)
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