Markets Volatile on Commodities and Geopolitics; Key Data and Powell Speech Ahead

Markets were volatile last week due to changes in gold, crude oil prices, and geopolitical tensions. The US Dollar and Treasury yields also moved.

In the week ahead, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak on Thursday. His language will be watched closely.

China will release latest GDP figures, expected to show slowing growth.

The UK will release employment data and Canada will report on inflation.

Geopolitical developments, especially around Iran, could continue to impact crude oil and the US Dollar in the coming week.