The Global Week Ahead
July 5 - 12, 2026
Turkey Hosts the NATO Summit, Iran Buries the Ayatollah as Talks Sputter Along, Trump Calls Putin To Spark New Ukraine War Peace Talks, and a Quiet Economic Data Week as Central Banks Reprice Inflation
The dominant geopolitical event this week will be the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio last month stated the meeting “is probably one of the most important in NATO’s history.” A key focus of the meeting is how NATO members intend to meet the 5% of GDP defense spending target by 2035. Each country is expected to table a concrete national plan, while several countries are expected to hit the 5% goal well before 2035; others are struggling to find a way.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has explicitly promised “tens of billions of dollars” in new defense contracts will be announced at the Summit, alongside a Transatlantic NATO Industrial Capacity Expansion Pledge and Defense Production Action Plan targeting shortfalls in ammunition, air/missile defense, and long-range weapons.
Running concurrently with the Summit will be the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, which will stress an “industrial revolution” taking place in the defense industry, focused on drone warfare, critical raw materials (and the building of a NATO supply-chain framework in parallel with US and other allied commercial critical mineral security efforts.
But the real subtext of the Summit will be the tensions and fractures that emerged in the alliance when President Trump launched the Iran War. Whether leaders can paper over internal splits will be the summit’s critical challenge. Recall that at the beginning of the war, France criticized the US decision to strike Iran and pain refused US basing for the operations. President Trump criticized other NATO members for not “doing their fair share” in helping in the war. All of this comes in the wake of reports this past week that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth presented a plan to substantially reduce US military forces in Europe (but was blocked and forced to conduct a force posture review over the coming six months instead).
The Ukraine War and efforts to get peace talks back on track will also be on the agenda. President Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 4th, during which they spoke for 90 minutes. Trump then called Ukrainian President Volodymyr to discuss ways to get the peace talks back on track. Trump is now expected to meet with Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO Summit. However, there are reports that the US is now pressing Ukraine to cede the Donbas to Russia as an incentive to secure a peace deal.
Meanwhile, the US-Iran peace talks have been paused as Iran continues carrying out its six-day funeral procession for slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (which concludes July 9th). The event is seen by the Iranian government as a means to rally national unity and sympathy abroad. This coming week, his body will be transported to Iraq, where it will pass through Shia holy sites before returning to Iran for burial on Thursday. Representatives from more than 100 countries have traveled to Iran to participate in the ceremony.
Also this week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Indonesia, New Zealand, and Australia for bilateral meetings covering mutual security, trade, and investment. While in New Zealand, Modi is expected to discuss advancing a free trade agreement. India and Australia concluded a free trade deal in February.
Modi’s trip comes as China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, travels to Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway to improve trade and investment opportunities. China works closely with Denmark on shipbuilding and is now seeking a deal with Finland on shipbuilding, green energy, and infrastructure.
Looking at the global economic and financial radar, it will be a light week for major economic reports. Markets are awaiting minutes from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank from their respective June meetings.
In the US, the June ISM services index is out on Monday. IN Europe, the Bank of England publishes its financial stability report on Tuesday. Germany’s factory orders report is out Monday, industrial production on Tuesday, and trade balance on Thursday.
In Asia, China’s June inflation figures – both CPI and PPI – are out on Thursday. And in Japan, the Economy Watchers Survey is out on Wednesday, and the PPI on Friday.
Below is the rest of our detailed report of the major geopolitical and geoeconomic events in the coming week:
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Global
· The OPEC+ meeting will be held virtually. The group is expected to agree to another 411,000 b/d crude quota increase for August at the meeting, as it capitalizes on seasonal demand to bring barrels back to market.
· The UN will host the inaugural session of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in Geneva, Switzerland through July 7th.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
· The CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting takes place in Saint Lucia.
· Venezuela celebrates Independence Day, commemorating when in 1811 Spanish rule was thrown off.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Asia
Political/Social Events –
· Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet with Turkish President Recep Erdogan in Ankara in advance of the NATO Summit.
· Valiant Shield, a joint-military exercise of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and the US, takes place in Guam.
· Japan’s Shiga province holds gubernatorial elections. While considered a minor election, it is closely watched as an indicator of the strength of the ruling LDP Party.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Europe
Political/Social Events –
· Armenia celebrates Independence Day.
· There will be an informal meeting of EU Employment and Social Affairs Ministers through July 6th in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
· The funeral process for slain Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continues this week through July 9th. The six-day funeral now moves from Tehran, Iran across the border to the Shia holy sites in Iraq: Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad. The procession then returns to Mashad, Iran for the burial.
· Algeria celebrates Independence Day. More than 30 countries have sent representatives to the funeral process including China, Pakistan, and, surprisingly, a delegation from Saudi Arabia.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Saudia Arabia Riyad Bank PMI (June)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Global
· Nothing significant to report.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
· The US Senate and House of Representatives are out of session this week.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher J. Waller participates on a policy panel at the
Closing Conference of the European System of Central Banks Research Network on Challenges for Monetary Policy Transmission in a Changing World, Rome, Italy.
· Mexico Gross Fixed Investment (April)
· USA NY Fed Bill Purchases 4 to 12 months/ S&P Global Composite PMI (June)/ S&P Global Services PMI (June)/ ISM Services PMI (June)/ ISM Services Business Activity (June)/ ISM Services Employment (June)/ ISM Services New Orders (June)/ ISM Services Prices (June)
· Canada S&P Global Composite PMI (June)/ S&P Global Services PMI (June)/ Bank of Canada Business Outlook Survey/ BoC Survey of Consumer Expectations
· Brazil Balance of Trade (June)/ BCB Focus Market Readout
· Columbia PPI (June)
Asia
Political/Social Events –
· The second impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gets underway, threatening her vow to run in the 2028 presidential election. A previous attempt at impeachment was blocked by the Supreme Court due to a technicality.
· Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia through Wednesday, followed by trips to Australia and New Zealand through Saturday. Modi is due to hold talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, with critical minerals set to be high on the agenda, and address members of the Indian diaspora in Jakarta.
· The Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Forum will be held in Hong Kong through July 7th.
· The ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum is held in Japan through July 10th.
· Today is Capital City Day in Kazakhstan, a national holiday.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
• Hong Kong S&P Global PMI (June)
· Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (June)/ ANZ-Indeed Job Ads (June)
· Thailand Inflation Rate (June)
· Tawain Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
· Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, Norway. Wang will also travel on to meet with the foreign ministers of Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
· Paris Haute Couture Week begins, with leading fashion houses unveiling their fall/winter couture collections.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde participates in an on-stage conversation at 15th anniversary event of Financi’Elles in Paris, France.
· European Central Bank Board Member Isabel Schnabel chairs a policy panel at the Closing Conference of the ESCB Research Network on Challenges for Monetary Policy Transmission in a Changing World (ChaMP) in Rome, Italy.
· European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip R. Lane was scheduled to give a dinner speech – which will now be delivered by Philipp Hartmann, Deputy Director General Economics - at Closing Conference of the ESCB Research Network on Challenges for Monetary Policy Transmission in a Changing World (ChaMP) in Rome, Italy.
· Bank of England Member of the Monetary Policy Committee Catherine Mann will participate panel at the Royal Economic Society 2026 conference ‘Trusted, accessible and connected? The future of UK economic data’ in London.
· Germany Factory Orders ((May))/ S&P Global Construction PMI (June)
· Romania Retail Sales ((May))
· Hungary Industrial Production (May)/ Retail Sales (May)
· Slovakia Retail Sales (May)
· Switzerland Unemployment Rate (June)
· Euro Area S&P Global Construction PMI (June)/ Retail Sales (May)/ PPI (May)
· France S&P Global Construction PMI (June)
· Italy S&P Global Construction PMI (June)
· UK New Car Sales (June)/ S&P Global Construction PMI (June)
· Serbia PPI (June)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Jordon GDP Growth Rate Q1
· Israel Interest Rate Decision
Africa
Political/Social Events –
· Today is Comoros National Day, a national holiday.
· Today is Heroes’ Day in Zambia, a national holiday.
· Today is Independence Day in Malawi, a national holiday.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Global
· The 2026 NATO Summit begins in Ankara, Turkey and runs through Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called “probably one of the most important” in the organization’s history. Apart from its 32 members, Ukraine will attend along with four of NATO’s Indo-Pacific partner states -- Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand as well as Middle East partners Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
· Running alongside the NATO Summit will be the NATO-sponsored Defense industry Forum. The Forum is the premier high-level event on transatlantic defence production, investment and innovation. The Forum brings together senior NATO, Allied and partner officials, industry leaders, and the communities responsible for driving forward industry and innovation to discuss its most pressing issues. This year, the Forum will focus on Allied progress towards reaching NATO’s historic 5% defense investment plan, and on how this money is being put into action to generate increased defense production, cooperation and joint procurement, all in the service of generating stronger industrial deterrence for the Alliance.
· The UN’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development begins in New York.
· The UN Security Council is expected to receive a briefing from representatives of the International Criminal Court on Sudan.
· The 5th The fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York through July 8th.
· The OECD Employment Outlook is released.
· The UN Trade and Development World Investment Report is released.
· The International Energy Agency’s Quarterly Gas Market Report is Released.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
· US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer holds a hearing on proposed measures related to forced-labor import enforcement. The hearing is in advance of implementation of Section 301 tariffs on countries by the US. Click HERE for the full agenda. Countries being examined include: Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Jordan, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Allen & Company’s annual tech conference in Sun Valley, Idaho begins. Among the expected attendings are Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon Chair Jeff Bezos, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Others also expected to attend include Paramount CEO David Ellison, the Murdochs, and Bob Iger.
· USA LMI Logistics Managers Index (June)/ ADP Employment Change Weekly/Imports/Exports/Balance of Trade (May)/ Redbook (July/04)/ RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index (July)/ Consumer Inflation Expectations (June)/ API Crude Oil/Gasoline Stock Change (July/03)
· Mexico Auto Exports (June)/ Auto Production (June)
· Canada Imports/Exports/Balance of Trade (May)/Ivey PMI s.a (June)
· Chile Imports/Exports/Balance of Trade (June)
· Brazil Car Production (June)/ New Car Registrations (June)
· Costa Rica Inflation Rate (June)
· Columbia Inflation Rate (June)
· El Salvador Inflation Rate (June)
· EARNINGS: MSC Industrial Direct, Enerpac Tool Group
Asia
Political/Social Events –
· Today is Independence Day in the Solomon Islands, a national holiday.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Japan Household Spending (May)/ Average Cash Earnings (May)/ Overtime Pay (May)/ Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)/ Coincident Index (May)/ Leading Economic Index (May)
· Philippines Inflation Rate (June)/ Industrial Production (May)/ Inflation Rate (June)
· Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Tawain Inflation Rate (June)
· Hong Kong Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Singapore Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
· The French Court of Appeal will rule on Marine Le Pen’s challenge to a ban on running for public office, imposed after her conviction over the misuse of European Parliament funds.
· EU President Ursula von der Leyden will attend the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. She will also deliver a speech at the plenary session of the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, together with the Secretary-General of NATO, Mark Rutte.
· The Running of the Bulls takes place in Pamplona, Spain.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· The Bank of England publishes their Financial Stability Report – July 2026 and Financial Policy Committee Record – July 2026. A press conference following publication of the FSR will be held in the Bank and can be watched virtually.
· The UK’s Office of Budget Responsibility releases its Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report 2026.
· Bank of England Member of the Policy Committee Catherine Mann will participate on a panel at the Royal Economic Society 2026 conference ‘The challenges and opportunities of leadership in economics and the wider economy” in London.
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· Germany Industrial Production (May)
· UK Halifax House Price Index (June)
· Hungary Inflation Rate (June)
· France Current Account (May)/ Imports/Exports/Balance of Trade (May)/ Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· UK BBA Mortgage Rate (June)/ BoE Financial Stability Report
· Poland Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Russia Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Turkey Treasury Cash Balance (June)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Israel Tourist Arrivals (June)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
· Today is Saba Saba Day in Tanzania, a national holiday marking the unification of the country .
· Zambia celebrates Unity Day, a national holiday.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Egypt Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)/ S&P Global PMI (June)
· South Africa Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Global
· The IMF’s World Economic Outlook Update is released.
· The UN Security Council is expected to hold an open debate on Women and peace and Security [CRSV]: Honoring the promise of international law to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence
· The New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (June) is released.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
· Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Saudi Arabia through July 10th . It is the first visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to the kingdom in 26 years. Carney will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the agenda includes bilateral cooperation on energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, and defense.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· The US Federal Reserve releases the minutes from the June FMOC meeting.
· Costco releases its closely watched June sales results.
· USA MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (July/03)/ MBA Mortgage Applications (July/03)/ MBA Mortgage Market Index (July/03)/ MBA Mortgage Refinance Index (July/03)/ MBA Purchase Index (July/03)/ Used Car Prices (June)/ Wholesale Inventories (May)/Gasoline Stocks Change (July/03)/ Consumer Credit Change (May)
· Brazil Retail Sales (May)
· Chile Inflation Rate (June)
· Columbia Exports (May)
· Argentina Industrial Production (May)
· Mexico Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Peru Balance of Trade (May)
· EARNINGS: Levi Strauss
Asia
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· The Asia Development Bank publishes the latest edition of its outlook for the region, which will be the first one capturing the economic fallout of the Iran War on the region.
· Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter speaks at the Australian Conference of Economists in Canberra.
· Italian bank UniCredit will announce the results of its extended offer to buy Germany’s Commerzbank’s shares.
· South Korea Current Account (May)
· Japan Current Account (May)/ Bank Lending (June)/ Eco Watchers Survey Current (June)/ Eco Watchers Survey Outlook (June)
· Australia RBA Hunter Speech/ Building Permits (May)/ Private House Approvals (May)
· Philippines Unemployment Rate (May)/ Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· New Zealand RBNZ Interest Rate Decision/ Global Dairy Trade Price Index (July/07)/Leading Business Cycle Indicator (May)
· Indonesia Consumer Confidence (June)/
· China Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Malaysia Industrial Production (May)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
· European Commission President von der Leyen, together with President of the European Council António Costa, will have a working dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in Ankara, Turkey.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Ukraine Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Slovakia Balance of Trade (May)
· Greece Balance of Trade (May)
· UK Conventional Gilt
· Hungary Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
· Romania Interest Rate Decision
· Poland Interest Rate Decision (July)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Israel Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)/ Business Confidence (June)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Global
· Nothing significant to report.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
· Today is Independence Day in Argentina, a national holiday.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams participates in keynote moderated discussion before “The Future of Market Liquidity and Functioning” Workshop hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Dallas Federal Reserve Board President Lorie Logan will also speak as well as Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden.
· Mexico Inflation Rate (June)/ PPI (June)/ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
· USA Initial Jobless Claims (July/04)/ Continuing Jobless Claims (June/27)/ Jobless Claims 4-week Average (July/04)/ Fed Williams Speech/ NY Fed Bill Purchases 1 to 4 months/ Existing Home Sales (June)/ EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change (July/03)/ 15-Year Mortgage Rate (July/09)/ 30-Year Mortgage Rate (July/09)/ Fed Balance Sheet (July/08)
· El Salvador PPI (June)
· Peru Interest Rate Decision
· EARNINGS: PepsiCo, Progressive, Cintas, Washington Federal, Cogeco Cable, Richelieu Hardware, Arizia
Asia
Political/Social Events –
· The island nation of Palau celebrates Constitution Day, a national holiday.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· New Zealand Business NZ PMI (June)
· Japan Stock Investment by Foreigners (July/04)
· China Inflation Rate (June)/ PPI (June)
· Indonesia Retail Sales (May)
· Thailand Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
· Malaysia Interest Rate Decision
· Tawain Imports/Exports/Balance of Trade (June)
· EARNINGS: Tata Consultancy Services (IN), Fast Retailing (JPN), Seven & I (JPN)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
· The Eurogroup will meet in Brussels ahead of the EU Economic and Financial Affair Council meeting tomorrow. Ministers will discuss fiscal policy coordination, the international role of the Euro, and the Eurogroup work program.
· The UK’s Labour Party leadership nominations open following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in June announcing his intention to resign.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· The European Central Bank publishes an account of their June monetary policy meeting.
· Bank of England Deputy Governor will be part of a panel at the New York Fed and Chicago Booth School of Business conference on monetary policy implementation and market functioning ‘The future of clearing and settlement’ in New York.
· UK RICS House Price Balance (June)
· Hungary Budget Balance (June)
· Euro Area Eurogroup Meeting
· Germany Imports/Exports/Balance of Trade (May)
· Romania GDP Growth Rate Q1
· Slovakia Industrial Production (May)
· Greece Harmonized Inflation Rate June)/ Inflation Rate (June)
· Ireland Harmonized Inflation Rate (June)/ Inflation Rate (June)
· Serbia Interest Rate Decision
· Turkey Foreign Exchange Reserves (July/03)
· Ukraine Inflation Rate (June)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Saudi Arabia Industrial Production (May)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Angola Inflation Rate (June)
· Tanzania Inflation Rate (June)
· South Africa Manufacturing Production (May)
· Egypt Interest Rate Decision/ Overnight Lending Rate
Friday, July 10, 2026
Global
· The International Energy Agency’s Monthly Oil Report is released.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
· Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaid may meet with President Trump in Washington (TDB). The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen economic and trade ties.
· Today is Independence Day in the Bahamas, a national holiday.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Brazil Inflation Rate (June)
· Mexico Industrial Production (May)
· Canada Unemployment Rate (June)/ Employment Change (June)/ Full Time Employment Chg (June)/ Part Time Employment Chg (June)/ Participation Rate (June)/ Average Hourly Wages (June)/ Building Permits (May)/ WASDE Report/ Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count (July/10)/ Baker Hughes Total Rigs Count (July/10)
· EARNINGS: Delta Airlines, Hyatt Hotels
Asia
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· New Zealand Visitor Arrivals (May)
· Japan PPI (June)
· Philippines Foreign Direct Investment (April)
· Thailand Consumer Confidence (June)/ Foreign Exchange Reserves (June)
· Indonesia Motorbike Sales (June)/ Car Sales (June)
· Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals (June)
· Malaysia Retail Sales (May)/ Unemployment Rate (May)
· India Bank Loan Growth (June/26)/ Deposit Growth (June/26) Foreign Exchange Reserves (July/03)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
· The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council will meet in Brussels. Ministers will discuss market integration and supervision package, the Irish presidency work program for the next six months, they will vote to adopt a decision and make a recommendation under the excessive deficit procedure, and to endorse a revised medium-term fiscal structural plan. The will also discuss the impact of the Ukraine War and Iran War and adopt implementing decisions approving modified recovery and resilience plans, submitted by member states.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· European Central bank Board Vice President Boris Vujčić participates on a panel discussion entitled “The Global Economy in 2026 and Beyond – Financing Europe and Greece’s Future” at the 30th Annual Economist Roundtable in Athens, Greece.
· Germany Harmonized Inflation Rate (June)/ Inflation Rate (June)
· Romania Balance of Trade (May)
· France Harmonized Inflation Rate (June)/ Inflation Rate (June)/ IEA Oil Market Report
· Slovakia Construction Output (May)/ Industrial Production (May)
· Switzerland Consumer Confidence (June)
· Turkey Industrial Production (May)
· Italy Industrial Production (May)
· Greece Industrial Production (May)
· Belarus Inflation Rate (June)
· Russia Inflation Rate (June)
· EARNINGS: MJ Gleason (UK)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Africa
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Egypt Inflation Rate (June)/ Inflation Rate (June)
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Global
· Nothing significant to report.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Asia
Political/Social Events –
· In Malaysia’s State of Johor, voters head to the polls on Saturday to elect all 56 members of the state assembly, with 172 candidates contesting what is shaping up to be Malaysia’s most closely watched election this year. While the outcome will determine the next state government, not affecting the current federal government, the result will also be seen as a key barometer of support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government and could influence whether the ruling coalition seeks an early general election ahead of a February 2028 deadline.
· Mongolia celebrate the Naadam Holiday commemorating the country’s independence and featuring archery, horseracing and wrestling contests.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· China Vehicle Sales (June)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Kazakhstan PPI (June)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Africa
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Global
· Nothing significant to report.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Asia
Political/Social Events –
· Today is Independence Day for the island nation of Kiribati.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Europe
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Israel Consumer Confidence (June)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Economic & Financial Reports/Events –
· Nothing significant to report.
Looking at the Weeks Ahead
· July 14 – 17: The 2026 Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colorado.
· July 23: The 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum takes place in Manila, the Philippines.
· September 12 – 13: The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delphi, India.
· September 18 – 20: Russia legislative (Duma) elections are to be held.
· September 31 – August 1: G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Ashville, North Carolina.
· September (exact dates TBD): The BRICS Summit in New Delphi, India.
· September 22 – 29: The UN General Assembly is held in New York.
· October (exact date TBD): Israel holds legislative elections.
· October 4: Brazil holds general elections.
· October 12 – 18: The IMF and World Bank Meetings are held.
· October 30 – 31: The G20 Foreign Ministers meeting is held in Atlanta, Georgia.
November 3: The US Midterm election are held. All members of the US House of Representatives, 1/3 of the US Senate, 36 governors, and 6,000 state legislative seats will be decided.
· November 9 – 20: COP31 will be held in Turkey.
· November 18 – 19: The APEC Summit will be held in Shenzhen, China.
· December 14 – 15: The G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held at the Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.