Stock Bubble Dread Grips Central Bankers in Washington

Group 1 - Concerns about a potential stock market bubble, particularly in artificial intelligence companies, have been growing among global policymakers and finance ministers [5][4] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to release its Global Financial Stability Report, which may highlight the risks of "sudden and sharp price corrections" in the market [1][2] - ECB officials and other central banks have expressed worries about high equity valuations and the possibility of a market crash, with comparisons drawn to past market corrections [2][3][4] Group 2 - The upcoming week will feature significant economic data releases, including trade and consumer price data from China and India, as well as wage and growth numbers from the UK [5][10] - In the US, attention will be on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's assessment of the labor market and inflation, amidst a backdrop of delayed economic data due to a government shutdown [6][7] - Central banks in Asia are expected to maintain their monetary policies while monitoring the impact of global economic conditions, with Singapore's GDP data anticipated to show a cooling growth trend [11][12][13] Group 3 - In Europe, key events include appearances by ECB President Christine Lagarde and BOE Governor Andrew Bailey, alongside important economic indicators such as Germany's ZEW investor confidence index [17][19] - Latin America faces economic challenges, with Argentina's recent $20 billion swap line with the US Treasury aimed at stabilizing its economy amid inflation concerns [23][24] - Brazil and Peru are set to release GDP-proxy figures, with Brazil experiencing a prolonged economic slump while Colombia shows signs of economic recovery [24][26]