Global markets face FOMC decision and Swedish elections

The week of September 14–18, 2026, features several critical economic indicators and central bank decisions. In the United States, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is scheduled to make an announcement regarding interest rates, amid market speculation regarding potential rate hikes due to sticky inflation.

In Canada, market participants are awaiting the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Bank of Canada policymakers are expected to use this data to assess inflation risks, particularly as gasoline and oil prices have driven recent gains. Meanwhile, Sweden is holding elections, with polling suggesting a potential shift toward a left-leaning coalition, which may impact the Swedish krona (SEK).

Other significant global economic events include announcements from the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ), as well as various trade and inflation data from the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Eurozone. In the commodities market, gold (XAUUSD) is seeing bearish sentiment heading into the week, with traders closely watching the FOMC decision for direction.