Markets Watch US Midterms, Jobs Data and Central Bank Decisions Next Week
A Reuters preview says US midterm elections, October nonfarm payrolls and rate decisions from the UK, Australia, Norway and Sweden are among next week’s market focuses.
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Eurostat data showed growth slowed from 0.6% in the second quarter, though it remained faster than projected. Investments and consumption held up amid expensive energy.
M impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
Eurozone GDP grows 1.3% year over year in Q3 first estimate
Eurozone GDP grew 1.3% year over year in the third quarter, versus a 1.1% estimate, according to Eurostat.
M impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
Euro zone September unemployment at 6.5%
Eurostat reported euro zone unemployment of 6.5% in September, versus a Reuters poll of 6.4%.
M impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
Euro zone Q3 preliminary flash GDP rises 0.4% q/q
Euro zone Q3 preliminary flash GDP rose 0.4% quarter on quarter; the Reuters poll was 0.2%.
M impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
Eurozone unemployment rate reported in September
Eurostat reported the eurozone unemployment rate in September; the Reuters poll was cited for comparison.
M impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
Eurozone Q3 GDP posts preliminary year-over-year growth
The first preliminary estimate reported year-over-year growth in eurozone third-quarter GDP, against a forecast.
M impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC