Economic Calendar: A Week Overshadowed by Geopolitics and the Q1 Earnings Season

Date: 13 April 2026

Market Overview:

• DE40 Index: 23695.6, down 1.16%
• Oil Price: $102.21, up 7.45%
• LVMH Shares: 476.2, down 1.83%

Market Reactions to Geopolitical Developments

Today, market movements are heavily influenced by geopolitical events, particularly the commencement of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports scheduled for 2:00 p.m. GMT. This blockade is expected to maintain high volatility in the markets and could support rising oil prices. Conversely, any news indicating de-escalation or incidents at sea could rapidly alter market sentiment.

Key Focus Areas for the Week

This week, three primary factors will dominate market attention:

1. Developments regarding Iran and the implications of the U.S. blockade.
2. The onset of the Q1 earnings season, with particular focus on major corporations.
3. Macroeconomic data releases from the U.S. and Europe, which will help assess the impact of rising oil prices on inflation.

Key economic reports to watch include:

• Poland’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)
• U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI)
• Home sales data
• European Central Bank (ECB) Minutes
• Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) inflation
• Economic readings from China

Corporate Earnings to Watch

Investors will be particularly attentive to the earnings reports from key companies, including:

• Banks
• LVMH
• ASML
• TSMC
• Netflix

The results from these companies will provide early insights into their performance as the earnings season kicks off.