Get an overview of the most important events this week. Read here which events you will find in this week's economic calendar that you should pay special attention to in your activities on the financial markets. All of the listed events have the potential to set the markets in motion to a greater or lesser extent.
Monday 17.02.2025
EU trade balance | Euro Area | EUR
Against the backdrop of a potential trade conflict with the USA and the tariffs already announced by President Trump, the results of the trade balance could provide initial indications of the further development of the economy within the European Union.
Tuesday 18.02.2025
04:30 am GMT+1
Interest rate decision by the RBA | Australia | AUD
In Australia, analysts expect the first interest rate cut since November 2020. Inflation in Australia continues to fall, most recently by 0.4% year-on-year from 2.8% to 2.4%. This should give the RBA the necessary leeway to make its first interest rate cut in more than 4 years. As an interest rate cut should already be priced into the markets, at least in part, the absence of such a cut is likely to have a greater impact on the market.
11:00 am GMT+1
ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment | Germany | EUR, DAX
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment in Germany has remained at a low level for some time now. After falling well short of expectations last month, they are now expected to rise from 10.3 to 19.9. If the result is below the forecast, the DAX could come under pressure, but the euro would also be affected.
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US President Trump is expected to give a speech later today. The days since his inauguration have shown that these can always lead to shocks on the markets, which is why traders and investors should definitely pay attention to them.
Wednesday 19.02.2025
2:00 am GMT+1
Interest rate decision of the RBNZ | New Zealand | NZD
The Royal Bank of New Zealand has already cut interest rates at each of its last 3 meetings by a total of 125 basis points from their peak of 5.5% to the current 4.25%. After the inflation rate recently remained at a low 2.2%, forecasts expect a further rate cut of 50 basis points to 3.75%. This could put further pressure on the NZD.
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08:00 am GMT+1
Consumer Price Index | United Kingdom | GBP, FTSE 100
Inflation in the UK remains above the Bank of England's target and is expected to rise from 2.5% to 2.8% in January. This could make the BoE reluctant to cut interest rates further, which would weigh on the stock market but support the pound sterling.
16:30 GMT+1
US Crude Oil Inventories | USA | Oil Prices
The data on current crude oil inventories in the US is closely watched by investors and traders. On the one hand, they provide information on the possible development of oil prices and, on the other, they show how oil-dependent sectors of the economy are developing. Accordingly, higher stocks of crude oil generally have a negative impact, while lower stocks generally have a positive effect.
Thursday 016.11.2023
14:30 GMT+1
Initial jobless claims | USA | USD
The US labour market continues to look quite robust, with weekly figures hovering relatively steady between 205,000 and 225,000, with this week's claims expected to rise by 1,000 from the previous week to 214,00. If the number of initial jobless claims is lower than expected, this could have a positive impact on both the USD and the indices as it suggests stable domestic consumption.
16:30 CET (GMT+1)
US Crude Oil Inventories | USA | Oil Prices
The data on current crude oil inventories in the US is closely watched by investors and traders. On the one hand, they provide information on the possible development of oil prices and, on the other, they show how oil-dependent sectors of the economy are developing. Accordingly, higher crude oil inventories generally have a negative effect on oil prices, while lower inventories generally have a positive effect.
Friday 21.02.2025
10:00 GMT+1
Purchasing Managers' Indices (PMIs) | Germany | Euro, DAX
The German economy remains in a difficult situation. GDP has recently fallen again and is in negative territory. Only minor changes are expected for the PMIs. However, if the results are lower, this could put further pressure on the euro.
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