Economic and Market Research Outlook for January 2026

This document is a market research report detailing key economic indicators and events to watch for the week of January 12, 2026. It outlines expected data releases in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, China, the United Kingdom, and the Eurozone. In Australia, the focus is on household spending and job vacancies, with predictions of a 0.5% month-on-month increase in household spending for November. The report highlights significant upcoming data releases, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the US and the Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO) in New Zealand. It discusses the implications of these data points on economic momentum and inflationary pressures. The report also notes the importance of geopolitical developments and the start of the US earnings season, which includes major banks. Additionally, it provides a calendar of key events and forecasts for various economic indicators, including GDP and inflation rates across different regions.