ASX 200 Weekly Preview: What Inflation, US Rates & Big Tech Results Could Mean for Markets

3 min read | July 28, 2025 05:55 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Highlights

CPI report to shape rate expectations

Fed decision amid tariff tensions

Tech earnings may steer sentiment

The upcoming week presents a pivotal mix of economic updates and corporate earnings that could influence the ASX 200 outlook. ASX 200 share price watchers will be closely tuned in as inflation data, central bank decisions, and big tech results converge.

Australian CPI Report: All Eyes on Inflation Direction
Australia’s quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) will provide critical clues about whether the Reserve Bank may shift its stance in the coming month. Although previous monthly data pointed to easing inflation, the central bank held steady, signaling a preference to assess more comprehensive data. A sustained cooling in prices could support adjustments in monetary policy. If confirmed, it might offer some breathing room for households and businesses facing high borrowing costs.

US Federal Reserve Decision and Trade Developments
Overseas, the US Federal Reserve will meet to decide on interest rates. While markets don’t anticipate a rate cut this time, the central bank’s outlook will carry weight. Uncertainty around new trade tariffs set to take effect soon could cloud the path forward. Tariffs typically feed into higher costs while slowing down business activity, and their impact may influence how the Fed communicates its future moves. Investors will also be tracking any updates on trade negotiations ahead of the looming deadline.

Big Tech Earnings Could Steer Market Sentiment
A major focus for global investors will be earnings from key US tech companies including Meta (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). These companies’ updates are likely to shape overall market direction, especially given their dominant weight in global indices.

Meta is expected to share developments around its growing artificial intelligence investments. Microsoft remains in the spotlight for its cloud platform Azure and broader AI momentum. Apple may shed light on demand trends and its product roadmap after recent events, while Amazon’s results will likely emphasize growth in its cloud segment, AWS, and retail health following Prime Day.

These updates come after a strong showing from Alphabet, and expectations are high. As these companies report, investors will be listening closely for signals on spending, innovation, and consumer resilience.

As the week unfolds, inflation data, global policy shifts, and corporate results are set to guide sentiment across markets and may influence how the ASX 200 share price tracks in the short term.

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