Dive into this crucial week for global markets as the 2024 US presidential campaign concludes and significant central bank decisions loom large. We'll unpack the anticipated policy moves from the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Bank of England, and the Federal Reserve, which are all set to influence market dynamics. Currency traders are on high alert, with potential rate changes expected to ripple across major economies.

We also explore corporate updates, including Ryanair's passenger growth forecast revision due to Boeing delivery delays, impacting its stock. Stay tuned for earnings reports from UK giants Marks and Spencers, BT Group, Sainsbury’s, and Rolls-Royce. In Europe, Commerzbank, Credit Agricole, and others take the spotlight, while US tech companies Palantir, Qualcomm, and Moderna prepare their results amid the election’s climax.

The presidential outcome could redefine sectors, with energy, defence, technology, and automotive potentially thriving under a Trump victory. Meanwhile, a Harris administration could bolster clean energy and infrastructure opportunities. We also cover Intel’s removal from the Dow Jones and its replacement by Nvidia. Plus, OPEC+ delays its oil output increase, leaving markets to ponder China's demand levels. Join us as we navigate these pivotal developments shaping the financial landscape.

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