Keeping up with central bank speeches is crucial for traders, investors, and economic analysts, as policymakers often drop hints about future monetary policy decisions. Here’s today’s lineup of scheduled central bank speakers and key events in GMT time.

European Central Bank (ECB) Speakers

• Gabriel Makhlouf – 1:00 PM
• Joachim Nagel – 4:00 PM

ECB policymakers remain in focus as markets gauge the likelihood of interest rate adjustments in the coming months. Any comments regarding inflation, economic growth, or rate outlook could impact the euro and European bond markets.

Riksbank Speaker

• Anna Breman – 11:00 AM

With Sweden’s economy facing challenges from high inflation and slowing growth, Riksbank’s insights will be closely monitored for potential shifts in monetary policy.

Federal Reserve (Fed) Speakers

• Austan Goolsbee – 2:35 PM
• Alberto Musalem – 5:05 PM
• Michael Barr – 7:30 PM
• Adriana Kugler – 10:00 PM

Fed speakers can significantly move markets, especially when discussing inflation, interest rates, or financial stability. Given the current uncertainty over future rate cuts, each speech will be scrutinized for policy signals.

Other Key Events

• Banxico (Bank of Mexico) Minutes – 3:00 PM
• RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) Testimony – 10:30 PM

The Banxico minutes will offer insights into the central bank’s policy stance, especially regarding inflation and rate cuts in Mexico. Meanwhile, RBA testimony could provide clues on the Australian economy and monetary policy direction.

Why These Events Matter

Market participants will be closely watching these speeches and minutes for any indications of policy shifts. Given ongoing global economic uncertainties, central banks’ outlooks on inflation, interest rates, and growth expectations could have significant implications across forex, equities, and bond markets.