WuBlockchain Weekly Outlook | Microsoft and Google Earnings Follow the Fed as ECB and BOJ Decisions Approach

Editor | Wu Blockchain

Verified as of October 24, 2026 (ET) | Coverage period: October 26–November 1, 2026 (ET)

The key events to watch this week:

The Fed, ECB and BOJ will announce rate decisions this week, while Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon report earnings. Investors will focus on whether cloud revenue growth can support AI capital spending, and whether inflation and economic data justify further monetary tightening.

Wednesday, October 28, 2:00 p.m. ET | Fed Rate Decision; 2:30 p.m. Press Conference

The Fed voted unanimously to raise rates by 25 basis points in September, bringing the target range to 3.75%–4.00%. Markets broadly expect rates to remain unchanged this week. Investors will focus on Chair Kevin Warsh’s assessment of energy inflation, employment and consumer spending, and whether he offers any clues about another potential rate hike in December. With no new dot plot or economic projections, the statement and press conference will provide the main policy…