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Changes for global trade seem to be in store, but there are signs of strength coming from Asia and Europe. Exports, however, are not the strength right now for the U.S.

Central banks are in play as the Fed looks to be withdrawing stimulus right when the incoming administration is looking to add stimulus. And there's changes for the ECB which has begun tapering in what may or may not be good for the euro.

Topics include the strength of the U.S. consumer and the banking implications of this weekend's Italian referendum.

European data are flat, Asia mostly firmer, while the consumer surges in the U.S.

Unknowns are the initial result of the Republican sweep, how new policies could effect both the economy and the Fed.

This week is chock-full of central bank meetings. While the Reserve Bank of August and Bank of Japan left their respective policies unchanged, will there be any surprises from the FOMC and the Bank of England?

Important economic data are coming up for Japan, Australia and the United States. Will they be consistent with improving economic growth and rising inflation?

Econoday tackles the hot questions of Chinese growth, a hard Brexit, and the outlook for inflation.

The algo high-frequency market took a fast bite out of sterling last week, raising questions about the structural outlook for the new age financial markets and also about currency values in macroeconomic policy.

Brexit has yet to hurt to the UK economy which is now accelerating, similar to a degree with the US economy but largely a contrast with the Eurozone economy.