The Week Ahead

Synopsis

The Financial Times in London reports on significant events for the week ahead, including the Trump administration's renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico. Negotiators gather in Washington for the first round of talks, with a tight schedule aiming for completion by early next year. Tensions arise as the U.S. and Mexico face disagreements, particularly regarding Trump's controversial plan to build a wall on the Mexican border. Additionally, Walmart prepares to release its quarterly earnings, which will be closely monitored by investors. The week also marks the beginning of the German parliamentary election campaign, alongside the release of GDP data from Japan, indicating a busy week in global economic news.