Key Economic Events to Watch Next Week Amid Market Speculation

According to ChainCatcher, reports suggest that the U.S. and Israel may resume strikes on Iran as early as next week, stirring expectations of interest rate hikes in the bond market. The final meeting minutes of the 'Powell Era' are also anticipated. Here are the key events to watch next week (all times in UTC+8): On Tuesday at 9:30, the Reserve Bank of Australia will release the minutes of its May monetary policy meeting. Later at 20:00, Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at a European Central Bank research conference. At 20:15, the weekly change in ADP employment numbers up to May 2 will be announced. On Wednesday at 7:00, Anna Paulson, the 2026 FOMC voting member and President of the Philadelphia Fed, will deliver a speech. On Thursday at 2:00, the Federal Reserve will release its monetary policy meeting minutes. At 20:00, Philip Lane, Chief Economist of the European Central Bank, will speak at the ECB research conference. The current AI boom and consumer spending under inflationary pressure are two major factors influencing U.S. stock market trends. Next week, semiconductor giant Nvidia (NVDA) and retail company Walmart (WMT) are set to release their earnings reports. Nvidia will announce its earnings after the U.S. market closes on Wednesday, while Walmart will release its report before the market opens on Thursday.