Week inAdvance

Monday | Jul 29, 2024

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Mon Jul 29 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. | Tue Jul 30 Eurozone economic confidence, GDP, consumer confidence. | Wed Jul 31 BOJ & Fed make rate-setting announcements. | Thu Aug 1 BOE interest rate decision. UN Security Council monthly presidency rotates from Russia to Sierra Leone. | Fri Aug 2 US monthly jobs report.

All times are Eastern and subject to change.

Thursday, Aug 8

INVESTORS market practices industry update

10:30 - 11 am ET

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Tuesday, Jul 30

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP.

The FDIC is poised to advance rulemaking for the Financial Data Transparency Act with a scheduled vote on a proposed rulemaking notice. This is part of a broader, joint federal agency effort, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, to mandate that municipal securities disclosures be provided in a machine-readable format, enhancing transparency and accessibility in the market.

Tuesday, Jul 30

FEDERAL RESERVE

The Fed begins a two-day meeting on interest rate policy.

Tuesday, Jul 30

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

The SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee meeting will explore recent changes to the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. See the complete agenda here.

Wednesday, Jul 31

FEDERAL RESERVE

Fed interest rate decision and news conference by Chair Jerome Powell. Most economists expect the Fed to hold steady for now but to lean toward a September rate cut.

Thursday, Aug 1

COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS

US tariffs are due to increase on an array of Chinese imports, including EVs, batteries, chips, and medical products.

Friday, Aug 2

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

US June payrolls report from the Labor Department. The early consensus is for a gain of 185,000 jobs, still robust but soft enough to support an easing path for the Fed soon.

Tuesday, Jul 30 (POSTPONED)

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing: "The Fall of ESG: Scrutinizing the Failed Use of Environmental, Social, & Governance Standards and the Influence of Proxy Advisors."

Tuesday, Jul 30 (POSTPONED)

HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE

Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion hearing: "Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralized Finance."

Tuesday, Jul 30

SENATE BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Subcommittee On Economic Policy hearing: "Banning Noncompete Agreements: Benefits for Workers, Businesses, and the Economy."

Wednesday, Jul 31

SENATE BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Hearing: "Long-Term Economic Benefits and Impacts from Federal Infrastructure and Public Transportation Investment."

Monday, Jul 29

TOKYO, Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosts a foreign ministers’ meeting of the Quad, Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. The foreign ministers of Japan, the US, Australia, and India will meet, with the South China Sea disputes as a focus.

Tuesday, Jul 30

FRANKFURT, Germany

European inflation and growth data will be closely watched ahead of the next ECB meeting in September. A rate cut is likely but not stitched down.

Tuesday, Jul 30

MANILA, Philippines

The Philippines and the US hold 2+2 dialogue between foreign and defense ministers.

Wednesday, Jul 31

TOKYO, Japan

Bank of Japan policy decision. The majority view is that the central bank won’t raise rates this time; a minority see weakness in the yen potentially forcing the BOJ’s hand.

Wednesday, Jul 31

SINGAPORE

Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit.

Thursday, Aug 1

LONDON, UK

The Bank of England sets its official interest rate in what may be a pivotal decision. Governor Andrew Bailey holds a news conference.

Sunday, Aug 4

TAIZHOU, China

17th International Peat Congress, hosted by the International Peatland Society, will provide a platform for peatland scientists, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, best practices, and new ideas about peatland conservation and advocate for the responsible use of peat and peatland resources. This year’s proposed theme is “Peatlands in a Changing World.”

Wednesday, Jul 31

WEBINAR

PRI's Proxy Season 2024: Voting trends and insights for 2025 will examine trends and insights from ESG-related votes, spotlight outcomes from climate resolutions, and discuss the 2025 outlook.