Key Events This Week: Payrolls, Retail Sales, ISM, Beige Book... And War In Iran

This week's economic focus centers on the US jobs report and retail sales on Friday, alongside ISM indices and the Fed's Beige Book. European inflation and ECB meeting minutes are also key releases. Political events include China's Two Sessions and the UK's Spring Statement. US economists predict a rise of 30k in the February employment report. The January retail sales report may show weakness due to weather-related issues. Other significant data includes unit motor vehicle sales, and Q4 productivity figures. The ECB, BoE and BoJ will have speakers during the week. Earnings reports are expected from companies such as Broadcom and Costco. In Japan, Shunto wage demands will be important. Overall, the week's data is expected to shape market sentiment. Goldman Sachs has its estimates for the key economic releases.