As we progress through Monday, February 17, to Saturday, February 22, 2025, global markets will be influenced by a series of key economic events, including GDP releases, central bank decisions, employment data, and inflation reports. These announcements will provide crucial insights into economic conditions and market trends.
To stay ahead in this dynamic market environment:
- Stay Updated: Monitor key economic releases that may impact market sentiment and trading strategies.
- Manage Risk: Assess your exposure and ensure sufficient risk management as volatility may increase during major data releases.
Below is a detailed schedule of the key economic events for the week:
Monday, February 17, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | CAD | Family Day (Holiday) |
| All Day | USD | Washington’s Birthday (Holiday) |
| 07:50 | JPY | GDP (YoY) (Q4) |
| 07:50 | JPY | GDP (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 07:50 | JPY | GDP Price Index (YoY) (Q4) |
| 12:30 | JPY | Industrial Production (MoM) (Dec) |
| 18:00 | EUR | Trade Balance (Dec) |
| 21:15 | CAD | Housing Starts (Jan) |
| 21:30 | CAD | Foreign Securities Purchases (Dec) |
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 | AUD | RBA Interest Rate Decision (Feb) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Average Earnings Index +Bonus (Dec) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Claimant Count Change (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Employment Change 3M/3M (MoM) (Dec) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Unemployment Rate (Dec) |
| 15:00 | SEK | CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | SEK | CPI (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:45 | EUR | French CPI (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:45 | EUR | French HICP (MoM) (Jan) |
| 17:30 | GBP | Labour Productivity (Q3) |
| 18:00 | EUR | German ZEW Current Conditions (Feb) |
| 18:00 | EUR | German ZEW Economic Sentiment (Feb) |
| 18:00 | EUR | ZEW Economic Sentiment (Feb) |
| 21:30 | USD | NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Feb) |
| 21:30 | CAD | Core CPI (MoM) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | CAD | Core CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | CAD | CPI (MoM) (Jan) |
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | USD | TIC Net Long-Term Transactions (Dec) |
| 05:45 | NZD | PPI Input (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 07:50 | JPY | Exports (YoY) (Jan) |
| 07:50 | JPY | Trade Balance (Jan) |
| 08:30 | AUD | Wage Price Index (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 09:00 | NZD | RBNZ Interest Rate Decision |
| 15:00 | GBP | Core CPI (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Core CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | CPI (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | PPI Input (MoM) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | Building Permits (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | Housing Starts (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | Housing Starts (MoM) (Jan) |
| 23:30 | USD | Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q1) |
Thursday, February 20, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | AUD | Employment Change (Jan) |
| 08:30 | AUD | Full Employment Change (Jan) |
| 08:30 | AUD | Unemployment Rate (Jan) |
| 09:00 | CNY | PBoC Loan Prime Rate (Feb) |
| 15:00 | EUR | German PPI (MoM) (Jan) |
| 19:00 | TRY | One-Week Repo Rate (Feb) |
| 21:30 | USD | Continuing Jobless Claims |
| 21:30 | USD | Initial Jobless Claims |
| 21:30 | USD | Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Feb) |
| 21:30 | USD | Philly Fed Employment (Feb) |
| 21:30 | CAD | New Housing Price Index (MoM) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | CAD | RMPI (MoM) (Jan) |
| 23:00 | USD | US Leading Index (MoM) (Jan) |
Friday, February 21, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 05:45 | NZD | Trade Balance (MoM) (Jan) |
| 05:45 | NZD | Trade Balance (YoY) (Jan) |
| 07:30 | JPY | National Core CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Core Retail Sales (YoY) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Public Sector Net Borrowing (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Retail Sales (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Retail Sales (YoY) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | CAD | Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec) |
| 21:30 | CAD | Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec) |
| 23:00 | USD | Existing Home Sales (MoM) (Jan) |
| 23:00 | USD | Existing Home Sales (Jan) |
| 23:00 | USD | Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations (Feb) |
| 23:00 | USD | Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations (Feb) |
| 23:00 | USD | Michigan Consumer Expectations (Feb) |
| 23:00 | USD | Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Feb) |
Saturday, February 22, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | USD | U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count |
| 02:00 | USD | U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count |
Final Reminders
This week includes major economic updates, particularly in GDP growth, inflation, and employment data. Stay prepared for potential market volatility and adjust your strategies accordingly.
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