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Thursday preview: UK and US economic readings in focus
Thursday is the last day of the month and the last day before the four-day Easter weekend, but it's a fairly busy day in terms of economic data.
Wednesday preview: CBI retail survey, US GDP in focus
The beleaguered UK retail sector will also be in focus with the CBI survey on Wednesday, while stateside there is GDP and PCE data.
Tuesday preview: Ferguson, Ladbrokes, AG Barr results, Facebook whistleblower evidence
Tuesday brings updates from the likes of AG Barr, Ladbrokes-Coral and United Utilities, with investors in all three nervous to varying degrees about future government action, while interims from Ferguson should bring news of a special dividend.
Friday preview: Next results will be significant for whole UK high street
High street clothing giant Next will take centre stake on Friday, having endured a rollercoaster past two years, with its shares falling almost 50% from the start of 2016 to a low last summer before rebounding around 30% since then.
Thursday preview: BoE to lay groundwork for May hike, or not
Thursday should see the Bank of England make clear its intentions on a May interest rates hike, while investors will be able to fork through results from Halma, IG Group and Ted Baker.
Wednesday preview: Fed to hike, UK eyes on wages and Kingfisher results
Wednesday is likely to see US interest rates hiked and a report on the UK jobs market that could hasten or delay a UK hike, while Kingfisher and Ferrexpo are among those due to report in London.
Tuesday preview: Eyes on CPI ahead of BoE, Wood and Ocado report
UK inflation is expected to ease off on Tuesday ahead of the Bank of England monetary policy meeting later in the week, while updates are expected from the likes of Ocado and Wood Group.
Friday preview: US data, Wetherspoon's in the spotlight
With next week's US central bank policy meeting looming ever closer, the focus at the end of the week will again be on a raft of economic indicators.
Thursday preview: US economic data in the spotlight
Investors will be treated to a slew of economic releases in the States on Thursday, including readings on so-called 'high-frequency' indicators such as initial weekly unemployment claims and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's regional manufacturing sector gauge.
Wednesday preview: Chinese data, Prudential, Morrison in focus
Another reading on US inflation, this time on factory gate prices, will share the market spotlight on Wednesday with a batch of first-tier indicators due out from the People's Republic of China.
Tuesday preview: US CPI, Spring statement in focus
All eyes will be on the latest US consumer price data and the Chancellor's Spring statement on Tuesday.
Friday preview: US non-farm payrolls; results from GVC, Inmarsat and SIG
Unless Friday's US jobs report is very bad, Federal Reserve policymakers are quite likely to raise interest rates at their meeting later this month.
Thursday preview: ECB, BoE monetary meetings; Aviva, G4S report results
The European Central Bank monetary policy meeting is the big event for Thursday, with financial results from Aviva, Domino's Pizza and G4S.
Wednesday preview: Rolls-Royce strategy update anticipated, L&G dividend eyed
Results from Rolls-Royce will be one of the main events on Wednesday, with reports that boss Warren East may unveil more job cuts as well as his strategy update.
Tuesday preview: Haldane speaks, results for Ashtead and Just Eat
A speech from the Bank of England's Andy Haldane should liven up what is looking like a fairly quiet Tuesday on the financial calendar after corporate updates from the likes of Ashtead, Just Eat and McCarthy & Stone.
Friday preview: May set to lay out vision of future trade relationship with EU
Barring any surprises, the spotlight at the end of the week will be on Theresa May as she sets out her cabinet's vision for the UK's future trade relationship with Brussels.