Mumbai, July 21 -- Global markets are bracing up for a high-stakes week as trade negotiations and corporate earnings dominate the spotlight. Investors will closely track potential US trade agreements while earnings season heats up with Alphabet, Tesla, and IBM among key players set to release results. In the US, durable goods orders, flash S&P Global PMIs, and housing data will guide sentiment, alongside a pivotal speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Europe's focus will shift to the ECB's policy stance and improving economic sentiment. Flash PMIs for the Eurozone, Germany, and the UK are expected to signal moderate recovery, while Germany's GfK and Ifo indices are forecast to hit multi-month highs. The UK's retail sales data and consumer c...