Market highlights This week's market calendar features blockbuster earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon, paired with a crucial Fed rate decision, key US inflation data, and the Bank of Japan's latest policy update. 27OCTOBERTuesdayThe US Conference Board releases its October Consumer Confidence Index, providing a key measure of consumer sentiment ahead of the holiday season.   28OCTOBERWednesdayThe US Federal Reserve announces its benchmark interest rate decision.Tech giants Microsoft and Alphabet both report their respective fiscal first-quarterand third-quarter financial results following the US market close.   29OCTOBERThursdayAmazon reports its third-quarter financial resultsfollowing the US market close.The US Bureau of Economic Analysis releases the September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation.   30OCTOBERFridayThe Bank of Japan announces its benchmark interest rate decision, with markets closely watching for forward guidance on future rate hikes.