Chicago, IL – January 27, 2026
Zacks.com has released a summary highlighting key upcoming financial events, including the Federal Reserve’s interest rate-setting meeting on January 28, where rates are expected to remain steady. This marks the first Fed meeting of 2026 amidst scrutiny regarding Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s leadership, amid an ongoing investigation into the refurbishment of the Fed’s headquarters.
Additionally, this week will see Q4 earnings reports from four major tech companies: Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Meta (META), and Tesla (TSLA). Analysts will closely monitor their spending in AI and the viability of future growth. The U.S. will also release its initial jobless claims and Producer Price Index (PPI) data by the end of the week.
In Japan, a snap election is scheduled for February 8, with campaigning intensifying as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to solidify control of the Liberal Democratic Party. Current economic conditions show the yen continues to decline against the U.S. dollar, influenced by government spending pledges and calls for calm from Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama.
