Markets Week Ahead: S&P 500, Gold, US Dollar; US ISM, Euro Area Retail Sales, RBA, Japan Econ Watchers, China Inflation

After some key activity data and the passage of the debt ceiling bill last week, markets could be in for a relatively quieter week on the data front. With the US Federal Reserve expected to pause hiking rates, inflation moderating in recent months, and US economic growth showing signs of resilience, optimism has been running high in equities.