WuBlockchain Weekly Outlook: Fed Dot Plot and BOJ Hike Expectations in Focus

Three major central banks are set to announce policy decisions this week, with markets pricing an 85% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike. Key events include the U.K. August CPI release on September 16 at 2:00 a.m. ET, followed by U.S. retail sales and import/export price data at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Federal Reserve will announce its rate decision and updated dot plot on September 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET, followed by a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET. Investors are closely watching the dot plot for signals on further tightening, while potential policy shifts from the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan are expected to influence global bond yields and currency markets.