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June 18, 2026

The Global Week Ahead

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This report warns that inflation risks remain elevated in Canada, the US, Japan, and Australia, despite recent declines in commodity prices. It highlights that central bank policies are currently in a transition or holding phase amid ongoing geopolitical and supply-chain pressures.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Despite recent drops in commodity prices, inflation risk remains significant across major economies including Canada, the US, Japan, and Australia.
  • 2.Global central bank activity is expected to be relatively quiet, with Banxico and the Bank of Thailand anticipated to hold interest rates.
  • 3.Manufacturing PMIs are showing resilience due to pre-emptive inventory stockpiling ahead of expected price pass-throughs.

Table of Contents

  • So, You Think It's Over?
  • Canadian CPI—Remember Before the War?
  • US PCE—Falling Out of Favour?
  • Aussie Inflation—It's Not All About the War's Effects
  • Japanese Inflation—A Temporary Lull?
  • Central Banks—The Calm After the Storm
  • Banxico—The Beginning of the End
  • Bank of Thailand—Still Waiting
  • Global Macro—PMIs and Australia's Job Market
  • PMIs Likely to Show Ongoing Price Pressures
  • Australia's Job Market On Watch

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Authors

Derek HoltJaykumar Parmar

Securities

Nikkei 225

Themes

Inflation PersistenceGeopolitical UncertaintySupply Chain Pressures

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeCanadaUnited StatesAustralia