Mumbai, Oct. 19 -- Global markets face a busy week as geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, tighter oil supplies and rising inflation concerns continue to shape investor sentiment. Preliminary October PMI readings across major economies will provide fresh insights into business activity, while corporate earnings from leading technology and industrial companies will offer clues about global growth and the outlook for AI-related investments.
United States: Investors will focus on October flash PMIs for signs of changing momentum in the manufacturing and services sectors, alongside housing market indicators, weekly jobless claims and the final University of Michigan consumer sentiment index. Building permits, housing starts, p...