Yeliz Akmaca 
Global markets are heading into a week packed with major developments. From artificial intelligence announcements to central bank decisions and crypto market events, investors will be closely watching several key dates. Inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision are expected to be the main drivers of market sentiment.
Monday
The week begins with important developments in both technology and crypto markets.
The NVIDIA GTC AI conference will officially begin. The event is widely regarded as one of the most important gatherings in the artificial intelligence industry. New announcements related to AI chips, data center technologies, and developer tools are expected throughout the conference.
In the crypto sector, Neutron will release a network update affecting the NTRN token ecosystem.
Another notable development involves FLOW, which will be delisted from South Korea’s major crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb.
Wednesday
Wednesday stands out as the most critical day of the week due to several macroeconomic announcements.
The Eurozone annual inflation rate (CPI) will be released at 13:00. Market expectations point to 1.9%, unchanged from the previous figure.
Later in the day, the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) will be announced at 15:30, with the previous reading at 2.9%.
The most closely watched event, however, will be the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, scheduled for 21:00. Market consensus expects the policy rate to remain at 3.75%, unchanged from the previous level.
Following the decision, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will answer questions from the press during a scheduled conference at 21:30.
Thursday
Thursday’s agenda will be dominated by geopolitical and diplomatic developments.
The European Council summit will take place, where European leaders are expected to discuss regional security, economic policies, and ongoing geopolitical issues.
On the same day, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the second time. The meeting is expected to address trade relations and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Friday
The week concludes with the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The holiday period may lead to lower trading activity across several regional markets, particularly in Muslim-majority countries. Reduced liquidity during holiday periods can sometimes lead to increased volatility in crypto markets.
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