The coming week promises a packed schedule of corporate earnings and economic data releases across the UK, Europe, and the United States.
In the UK, investors will be watching closely as several of the country’s biggest names report third-quarter results. The spotlight will be on the major domestic banks — Barclays, Lloyds, and NatWest — offering the first insights into how lenders are navigating the current economic environment. Consumer goods giants Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser are also set to update the market, providing further clues about global spending trends.
In the mining sector, BHP, Fresnillo, and Antofagasta will issue production updates, coming after a recent rally in several key metal prices.
Key Events This Week
Monday, 20 October
Corporate announcements:
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Trading update: BHP Group
Economic data:
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China: GDP, Retail Sales, Industrial Production
Tuesday, 21 October
Corporate announcements:
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Trading update: Bunzl
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Finals: Bluefield Solar Income Fund
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Overseas earnings: Coca-Cola, Netflix
Economic data:
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US: API Crude Oil Stock Change
Wednesday, 22 October
Corporate announcements:
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Trading updates: Aberdeen Group, Barclays, Reckitt Benckiser, Fresnillo, Hochschild Mining
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Finals: Softcat
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Overseas earnings: Tesla
Economic data:
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UK: Inflation
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US: MBA Mortgage Applications, EIA Crude Oil Inventories
Thursday, 23 October
Corporate announcements:
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Trading updates: Dunelm Group, Hunting, InterContinental Hotels Group, Inchcape, Lloyds Banking Group, London Stock Exchange Group, RELX, Rentokil, Unilever, Wickes Group, Renishaw, Antofagasta
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Interims: AJ Bell
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Finals: Schroders, St. James’s Place
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Overseas earnings: Baker Hughes
Economic data:
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UK: CBI Business Optimism Index, CBI Industrial Trends
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EU: Consumer Confidence (Flash)
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US: Chicago Fed National Activity Index, Existing Home Sales, Initial Jobless Claims
Friday, 24 October
Corporate announcements:
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Trading update: NatWest Group
Economic data:
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UK: Consumer Confidence, Retail Sales, S&P Manufacturing and Services PMIs
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EU: S&P PMIs
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US: Inflation, Michigan Consumer Sentiment, New Home Sales
