Mumbai, Nov. 3 -- Weekly global economic preview: Central banks, major earnings, and key PMI's take spotlight
Global markets are preparing for a busy week as the prolonged US government shutdown delays several official reports, forcing investors to rely on private-sector data and corporate earnings for economic insights. In the US, attention will center on the ADP Employment Report, ISM manufacturing and services PMIs, and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. Analysts expect only modest job gains after last month's sharp drop. Major earnings are due from Palantir, AMD, Berkshire Hathaway, McDonald's, Qualcomm, and ConocoPhillips, among others. Traders will also monitor speeches from Federal Reserve officials and the Treasur...