Week Ahead for FX, Bonds : U.S. ISM, ADP Data in Focus as Fed Rate Cut Looks Likely

By Dow Jones Newswires staff Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting December 1. U.S. ISM surveys on manufacturing and services activity, plus the latest ADP private payrolls, will be watched closely for confirmation that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates at its next meeting. In Europe, eurozone inflation data will attract investors’ attention, while Asia sees a slate of growth and inflation data, alongside regional purchasing managers’ surveys. U.S. The U.S. shutdown has ended, but official data remain sparse, with key jobs and inflation figures not due…