Wells Fargo Economics
May 25, 2026
Economics Week Ahead
Weekly UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsReal EstateRates Govt BondsReal EstateConsumer Discretionary
This report previews upcoming economic data for the U.S., Australia, and Brazil, highlighting a strained U.S. consumer and persistent global inflation risks.
Key Takeaways
- 1.U.S. consumer spending is resilient but facing strain from higher prices and stagnant real income growth.
- 2.U.S. housing demand is cooling as mortgage rates rise back toward 6.5%, impacting new home sales.
- 3.Australia's inflation remains high (4.7% YoY expected), driven by fuel surcharges and seasonal travel costs.
Table of Contents
- United States:
- G10 Economies:
- Emerging Markets:
- U.S. Week Ahead
- G10 Week Ahead
- EM Week Ahead
- Economist(s)
- Required Disclosures
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Authors
Tom PorcelliTim Quinlan
Securities
RBA Cash Rate
Themes
Strained Consumer Purchasing PowerInflation PersistenceGeopolitical Spillover
Regions
North AmericaAsia PacificLatin AmericaUnited StatesAustraliaBrazil
