Market Changes – Key Takeaways from the Trump–Xi Meeting
May 22, 2026
Last week was marked by one of the historic meetings between the presidents of the United States and China, raising a number of important questions. One of the main concerns is whether the trade war could finally be coming to an end and how that could affect price movements across the markets. In addition, investors remain focused on the conflict in the Middle East, which continues to leave economic consequences on a global scale.
Investors are still uncertain about how the situation could unfold, as markets remain unpredictable. In order to make informed decisions, it is important to stay up to date with the latest developments, and many valuable insights could be found through economic events and data releases. With that in mind, we have highlighted some of the most important global economic events for the upcoming week, along with one event that is particularly important for Canada.
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| United States Consumer Confidence | May 26 | Shows the strength of U.S. consumer spending and sentiment, which is crucial for the dollar and stock markets. |  |
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| New Zealand RBNZ Interest Rate Decision | May 27 | The central bank’s decision is important for the global interest-rate outlook and currency markets. | |
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| United States Core PCE Inflation + GDP | May 28 | The most important U.S. inflation report this week; directly impacts expectations regarding FED interest rates and global markets. | |
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| South Korea Interest Rate Decision | May 28 | An important decision for Asian markets and the technology sector due to its impact on capital flows and currencies. | |
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| China Manufacturing PMI | May 31 | One of the key indicators of global industrial activity and demand from China. | |
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| Canada: Canada GDP Q1 | May 29 | The most important Canadian macroeconomic data this week; it affects the CAD and expectations regarding Bank of Canada interest rates. | |
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Why these events matter:
These announcements could significantly influence:
- Currencies (USD, EUR, JPY, CAD)
- Global stock and bond markets
- Commodities such as oil and gold
- Capital flows across regions
Stay ahead of the markets:
Follow our real-time economic calendar and always be among the first informed.