US November 2024 Nonfarm Payroll report data. Measuring the number of workers in the United States (excluding farm workers), NFP reports are closely monitored by economists and policymakers as they offer a snapshot of employment trends, overall economic growth, and can influence monetary policy decisions.
US November 2024 Consumer Price Index data report. The CPI tracks the average price changes of a basket of goods and services commonly purchased by the average household. These figures provide insight into the overall price levels in the economy and are directly correlated to inflation measurements.
Canada's central bank, The Bank of Canada, makes its interest rate decisions on eight pre-announced dates throughout the year, with an interval of six to seven weeks between each one. During these meetings they discuss and assess various economic indicators, financial market developments, and inflation trends in Canada. Key decisons made during the meetings include setting benchmark interest rates, asset purchases of government bonds and other securities, forward guidance on future policy intentions, and economic forecasts that ultimately determine interest rates.
OPEC's December 2024 monthly oil report. Responsible for nearly 40% of the world's oil supply, OPEC is an influential organisation that coordinates petroleum policies between its 13 member countries which include Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. Meetings are attended by representatives of the member countries where they discuss a range of topics regarding energy markets and agree on how much oil they will produce. These decisions influence global oil and energy prices and may create geopolitical implications both good and bad.
Holding eight regularly scheduled meetings per year, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) reviews economic and financial conditions to make monetary policy decisions.
The European Central Bank and its General Council, consisting of central bank governors of eurozone countries, generally hold eight meetings per year. During these meetings they discuss and assess various economic indicators, financial market developments, and inflation trends in the EU. Key decisons made during the meetings include setting benchmark interest rates, asset purchases of government bonds and other securities, forward guidance on future policy intentions, and economic forecasts that ultimately determine interest rates.
The Swiss National Bank conducts the country's monetary policy as an independent central bank. It is obliged by the Constitution and by statute to act in accordance with the interests of the country as a whole. Its primary goal is to ensure price stability, while taking due account of economic developments. In so doing, it creates an appropriate environment for economic growth.
The Bank of Japan decides and implements monetary policy to maintain price stability. The Bank manipulates interest rates for the purpose of currency and monetary control using operational instruments, such as money market operations. Monetary policy is decided by the Policy Board at Monetary Policy Meetings (MPMs).