🚀 Key Economic Events And Data Releases For The Week
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According to BlockBeats, several significant macroeconomic events and data releases are scheduled for this week.
On Monday, speeches will be delivered by European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, and Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker. U.S. stock markets will be closed for Presidents' Day, and trading for precious metals and U.S. crude oil futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange will conclude early at 03:30 UTC+8, with stock index futures ending at 02:00 UTC+8.
Tuesday will see the Reserve Bank of Australia announce its interest rate decision, followed by a monetary policy press conference led by Governor Philip Lowe. Additionally, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, Federal Reserve President Mary Daly, European Central Bank Governing Council member Robert Holzmann, and Executive Board member Fabio Panetta are scheduled to speak.
On Thursday, the U.S. will release its weekly API crude oil inventory data. The Federal Reserve will publish the minutes from its January monetary policy meeting, with further remarks expected from Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee.
Friday's agenda includes Japan's January Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the UK's February Gfk Consumer Confidence Index. The UK will also release its January seasonally adjusted retail sales figures. Preliminary February Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for manufacturing and services will be released for France, Germany, the Eurozone, and the UK. In the U.S., preliminary February PMI data for manufacturing and services will be published, along with the final February University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index and the final one-year inflation rate expectations.#KeyEconomicEvents #DataReleases #CentralBankSpeeches #InterestRateDecision #CrudeOilInventory #ConsumerPriceIndex #PMIData #RetailSales #ConsumerConfidence #MonetaryPolicy
🚀 U.S. February PMI Data Shows Mixed Economic Signals
#PMIData #USEconomy #Manufacturing #Services #DollarIndex #EconomicSignals #CompositePMI
According to PANews, the preliminary data for the U.S. February S&P Global Manufacturing PMI reached 51.6, marking an eight-month high. In contrast, the S&P Global Services PMI for February recorded a preliminary value of 49.7, the lowest in 25 months. Additionally, the S&P Global Composite PMI for February was reported at 50.4, hitting a 17-month low. Following these reports, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a brief decline of over ten points, currently standing at 106.46.#PMIData #USEconomy #Manufacturing #Services #DollarIndex #EconomicSignals #CompositePMI
🚀 U.S. May PMI Data Exceeds Expectations
#US #PMIData #SPGlobal #ServicesPMI #CompositePMI #Gold #Silver #DollarIndex
According to Odaily, the final reading for the U.S. S&P Global Services PMI in May was 53.7, surpassing the expected 52.3 and the previous value of 52.3. Additionally, the final U.S. S&P Global Composite PMI for May reached 53, exceeding the forecast of 52.1 and the prior figure of 52.1. Following the release of the PMI data, there was minimal short-term fluctuation in the spot prices of gold and silver, as well as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY).#US #PMIData #SPGlobal #ServicesPMI #CompositePMI #Gold #Silver #DollarIndex
🚀 Macro Outlook: Powell Faces Political Pressure Ahead of ECB Decision and Key PMI Data
#MacroOutlook #JeromePowell #ECB #PMIData #DonaldTrump #InterestRateDecision #EconomicIndicators #CentralBanks #JoblessClaims #MarketVolatility
Key Takeaways:Fed Chair Jerome Powell under scrutiny amid Trump's recent criticismFed enters pre-meeting blackout period before July rate decisionMarkets watch European and U.S. PMIs for signs of tariff policy impactECB rate decision and Lagarde's press conference scheduled for ThursdayU.S. initial jobless claims due Thursday for week ending July 19This week’s global macroeconomic calendar places Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde in the spotlight as markets brace for volatility driven by political risk, central bank positioning, and economic indicators.According to BlockBeats, Powell—despite the Federal Reserve’s current silent period ahead of its July interest rate meeting—will appear at a regulatory conference on Tuesday, delivering a welcome address. His appearance comes as he faces intense public scrutiny following recent verbal attacks from former President Donald Trump. Market participants are closely watching to see if Powell indirectly addresses the criticism or maintains a neutral stance.Meanwhile, the European Central Bank will announce its latest interest rate decision on Thursday, followed by Lagarde's monetary policy press conference. Analysts expect the ECB to clarify its outlook as inflation softens and economic activity across the eurozone remains mixed.Investors will also parse incoming economic data, particularly the manufacturing and services PMIs for both Europe and the United States. These indicators may reveal the early effects of Trump’s revived tariff rhetoric, particularly on transatlantic trade flows and business sentiment.In the U.S., the initial jobless claims report for the week ending July 19 will be released on Thursday, offering further insight into labor market resilience amid tightening financial conditions.With central banks entering a period of strategic recalibration, and political pressures mounting on monetary authorities, markets are poised for a week of potentially pivotal developments.#MacroOutlook #JeromePowell #ECB #PMIData #DonaldTrump #InterestRateDecision #EconomicIndicators #CentralBanks #JoblessClaims #MarketVolatility
🚀 Germany's Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Rising Domestic Demand
#Germany #Manufacturing #EconomicRecovery #DomesticDemand #PMIData #ProductionGrowth #NewOrders #IntermediateProducts #CapitalGoods #ExportDemand #InfrastructureStimulus #DefenseSpending #ManufacturingGrowth
Germany's manufacturing sector appears to be on the mend, according to Jonas Feldhusen, a senior economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank. According to Jin10, Feldhusen commented on the latest PMI data, highlighting an increase in production and a significant rise in new orders, partly driven by stronger export demand. The extended delivery times, often indicative of rising demand, further support this positive outlook.
The growth is primarily attributed to manufacturers of intermediate products and capital goods. This development is particularly encouraging for an industry that has seen little positive news in recent years. Optimism about future production has increased from already high levels, largely due to government infrastructure stimulus plans and a substantial rise in defense spending, both of which are boosting domestic demand.
Over the past five months, total orders have consistently outpaced export orders, suggesting a structural shift is underway. Feldhusen anticipates that domestic demand will be the main driver of manufacturing growth this year.#Germany #Manufacturing #EconomicRecovery #DomesticDemand #PMIData #ProductionGrowth #NewOrders #IntermediateProducts #CapitalGoods #ExportDemand #InfrastructureStimulus #DefenseSpending #ManufacturingGrowth
🚀 French Private Sector Lacks Growth Momentum, Says Economist
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Hamburg Commercial Bank's junior economist, Jonas Feldhusen, commented on France's PMI data, stating that the French private sector is lacking growth momentum. According to Jin10, although the composite index has slightly increased, the overall level remains unsatisfactory. This weakness is further highlighted when compared to Germany, where preliminary PMI data has shown signs of economic improvement, a shift not yet observed in France.
Despite this, Feldhusen noted potential growth areas, such as the aerospace and defense-related manufacturing sectors. Additionally, France's comparative advantage in energy prices may make it particularly attractive for capital expenditure in the artificial intelligence sector. In February, business activity in the service sector was largely stagnant, with many companies reporting ongoing uncertainty, delaying investment decisions and hindering new business.
Demand remains weak, reflecting cautious spending behavior among customers. This impact is exacerbated by declining foreign demand, with the related sub-index remaining below the 50.0 threshold for seven consecutive months.#FrenchPrivateSector #GrowthMomentum #PMIData #JonasFeldhusen #Aerospace #DefenseManufacturing #EnergyPrices #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessActivity #ServiceSector #CautiousSpending #ForeignDemand
🚀 German Service Sector Shows Strong Growth Amid Rising Costs
#GermanServiceSector #StrongGrowth #RisingCosts #PMIData #NewBusinessGrowth #LargeOrders #OverseasBusiness #BacklogOfOrders #CostPressure #WageIncreases #EnergyCosts #TransportationCosts #ProfitPressure #BusinessOptimism
Hamburg Commercial Bank's Chief Economist, Cyrus de la Rubia, commented on Germany's PMI data, noting that the service sector experienced robust growth in February. According to Jin10, the acceleration in new business growth, supported by large orders and a significant increase in overseas business, bodes well for continued expansion in the service sector. The backlog of orders, which had been declining for three consecutive months, also saw a rebound in February.
However, businesses are attempting to manage the improved operating conditions with fewer employees, indicating a need for more certainty before resuming hiring. Costs in the service sector continue to rise rapidly, driven by wage increases as well as higher energy and transportation costs. Companies have only been able to pass on a small portion of these increased costs to customers.
Despite the pressure on profits, de la Rubia does not foresee a trend emerging from this situation, particularly as optimism about future business activity remains high, with only a slight decline.#GermanServiceSector #StrongGrowth #RisingCosts #PMIData #NewBusinessGrowth #LargeOrders #OverseasBusiness #BacklogOfOrders #CostPressure #WageIncreases #EnergyCosts #TransportationCosts #ProfitPressure #BusinessOptimism
🚀 Economists Monitor PMI Data for Impact of Middle East Conflict
#Economists #PMIData #MiddleEastConflict #SEBBank #PMIFigures #MarketSentiment #PriceIndices #DeliveryTimes #Eurozone #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #France #Germany
Economists from Sweden's SEB Bank have indicated that the preliminary Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures for March from major economies such as France, Germany, the Eurozone, the United Kingdom, and the United States are likely to reflect some impact from the Middle East conflict. According to Jin10, the data collection period may include the time following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. While it is too early to draw definitive conclusions, market sentiment may have already been negatively affected. SEB Bank plans to closely monitor various price indices and indices measuring delivery times.#Economists #PMIData #MiddleEastConflict #SEBBank #PMIFigures #MarketSentiment #PriceIndices #DeliveryTimes #Eurozone #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #France #Germany
🚀 UK Economy Faces Stagnation Amid Middle East Conflict, Expert Warns
#UKEconomy #Stagnation #MiddleEastConflict #Inflation #Manufacturing #Services #SupplyChainDisruption #EnergyPrices #InterestRates #BankOfEngland #PMIData #EconomicGrowth #RecessionRisk
Standard & Poor's Global Market Intelligence Chief Business Economist Chris Williamson has highlighted the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on the UK economy, noting that it has led to economic stagnation and a significant rise in inflation. According to Jin10, the growth in manufacturing and services output has slowed considerably, with businesses attributing losses to heightened customer risk aversion, increased price pressures, rising interest rates, and disruptions in travel and supply chains.
The conflict has exacerbated inflationary pressures due to rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions. The acceleration in manufacturing costs is particularly severe, marking the most significant increase since the 1992 'Black Wednesday' devaluation of the British pound. The overall impact on the economy and inflation depends on the duration of the conflict and the extent of disruptions in energy markets and shipping.
March's PMI data clearly indicates emerging risks of declining economic growth and rising inflation. The Bank of England faces a challenging period as it must balance these risks while formulating policy. The central bank aims to curb the ongoing surge in inflation while ensuring that a stringent interest rate outlook does not exacerbate recession risks.#UKEconomy #Stagnation #MiddleEastConflict #Inflation #Manufacturing #Services #SupplyChainDisruption #EnergyPrices #InterestRates #BankOfEngland #PMIData #EconomicGrowth #RecessionRisk
🚀 US Manufacturing Shows Resilience Amid Middle East Conflict, Expert Says
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According to Jin10, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence, commented on the US March PMI data, noting that the US manufacturing sector has demonstrated encouraging resilience amid the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Business confidence in future output remains strong so far. This ongoing resilience is partly due to reduced concerns over government policies and suggests that manufacturers expect the impact of the war to be short-term and limited, though uncertainty persists. Currently, the conflict's impact is in its early stages, with sharp price increases and delivery delays casting a shadow over the outlook, potentially driving inflation, suppressing demand, and disrupting supply chains. Driven by soaring oil prices, factory input costs have risen significantly, and supplier delays are more common than at any time since October 2022. As a result, some manufacturers are increasing inventories to prepare for future price hikes or supply shortages, while hiring has nearly stalled to reduce labor costs, highlighting concerns about potential issues the war may cause for factories in the coming weeks.#USManufacturing #MiddleEastConflict #PMIData #BusinessConfidence #SupplyChain #Inflation #OilPrices #FactoryCosts #InventoryManagement #LaborCosts #EconomicResilience
🚀 U.S. Economic Growth Stalls Amid Rising Prices and Uncertainty
#USEconomy #EconomicGrowth #Inflation #PMIData #ConsumerSpending #InterestRates #EnergyPrices #FinancialServices #TechnologySector #MarketVolatility
On April 3, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence, highlighted the pressures facing the U.S. economy due to rising prices and increasing uncertainty, according to Jin10. The PMI survey data indicates that the Middle East conflict has exacerbated concerns over recent policy decisions. The services sector contracted for the first time since January 2023, dragging overall economic growth down to an annualized rate of just 0.5% in March, nearing stagnation. The consumer-facing services industry was hit hardest, experiencing one of the largest declines since data collection began in 2009, excluding the pandemic lockdown period. The financial services and technology sectors, which performed strongly last year, showed signs of weakening amid financial market volatility and concerns over rising interest rates. The key factor in the deteriorating economic growth is reduced spending, driven by declining purchasing power, while surging energy prices in March significantly increased costs and sales prices. Survey data suggests that businesses are increasingly willing to pass costs onto customers in the coming months, potentially accelerating consumer price inflation to nearly 4%.#USEconomy #EconomicGrowth #Inflation #PMIData #ConsumerSpending #InterestRates #EnergyPrices #FinancialServices #TechnologySector #MarketVolatility