And Fed Chair noob JayZ Powell is not scheduled to speak (no Fed speakers on the agenda)

So the lads in the US might get a subdued end to the week - I reckon they might be happy with that.

For the data, just University of Michigan consumer sentiment for February, the final

  • Due at 1500 GMT
  • The preliminary was blockbuster, coming in at 99.9 vs 95.5 expected
  • Prior was 95.7

The earlier February result was helped along by consumers' liking the new tax policies

And shaking off the volatility in equities (and bonds)

Let's see if today's final release confirms the flash.