THIS WEEK IN MARKETS · 29 Sept 2026

The week ahead: Eurozone data, RBA decision and US jobs openings

Key releases traders may watch, from EU retail sales to the RBA rate call

A busy week of data kicks off with eurozone retail sales and ends with a look at US labour demand.

Monday opens with EUR retail sales and manufacturing PMI, setting an early tone for eurozone growth expectations. Tuesday brings the AUD interest rate decision, forecast at 4.6% versus a previous 4.35%, while US JOLTs job openings on Tuesday could offer a read on labour market softness. Traders may focus on whether these releases confirm or challenge current rate expectations across regions.

Eurozone data opens the week with retail sales and manufacturing PMI

Monday brings EUR retail sales YoY, forecast at 5.2% versus a previous 6%, alongside manufacturing PMI forecast at 53.7 versus 54.4 previously.

Both could offer an early signal on eurozone consumer and industrial momentum.

RBA rate decision and US job openings both land Tuesday

The AUD interest rate decision is forecast at 4.6%, up from a previous 4.35%, which could influence near-term AUD direction.

Meanwhile, USD JOLTs job openings are forecast at 7.23M versus a previous 7.271M, a figure traders may watch for labour market signals.

Traders may watch how rate expectations and growth signals evolve through the week

With central bank action and multiple data points in play, markets could see shifts in FX and rate expectations.

Nothing here suggests a certain outcome, but the combination of releases may keep volatility in focus.

The events to watch

• MON 06:00: EUR Retail Sales MoM (Aug)
• MON 06:00: EUR Retail Sales YoY (Aug)
• MON 08:00: EUR S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Sep)
• TUE 01:30: AUD RBA Rate Statement
• TUE 04:30: AUD Interest Rate Decision (Sep)
• TUE 05:30: AUD RBA Press Conference
• WED 00:00: NZD ANZ Business Confidence (Sep)
• WED 01:30: AUD Inflation Rate MoM (Aug)

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