This week's economic calendar – January 29 - February 2

A roundup of the major economic events to watch for this week.

This week's economic calendar – January 29 - February 2
A screen displays The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the markets closed in New York City, U.S., March 17, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

A roundup of the major economic events to watch for this week.
All of these events have been listed in their local time zones.

In the US:

  • Tuesday: Microsoft, Alphabet earnings
  • Wednesday: Federal Reserve interest rate decision and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s news conference
  • Thursday: Apple, Amazon, Meta, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas earnings, US productivity, construction spending, ISM Manufacturing, initial jobless claims, US employment report, factory orders

In mainland China/Hong Kong markets:

  • Wednesday: China non-manufacturing PMI, manufacturing PMI
  • Thursday: China Caixin manufacturing PMI

Around the world:

  • Tuesday: Japan unemployment, Eurozone economic confidence, GDP, consumer confidence
  • Wednesday: Japan industrial production, retail sales, housing starts
  • Thursday: Eurozone S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, CPI, unemployment, Bank of England interest rate decision