Economic Calendar: Week of May 5–9, 2025 (UTC+8)
A packed week ahead with key central bank decisions and market-moving data. The Fed’s interest rate decision, the Bank of England meeting, and major employment and inflation data from Switzerland, China, and Canada are in focus. Here’s your detailed breakdown:
Monday, May 5
🇨🇭 CHF 14:30 – Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Apr)
🇺🇸 USD 22:00 – ISM Services PMI (Apr)
Tuesday, May 6
🇨🇳 CNY 09:45 – Caixin Services PMI (Apr)
🇨🇭 CHF 15:35 – SNB Chairman Schlegel Speech
Wednesday, May 7
🇳🇿 NZD 06:45 – Employment Change (Q1)
🇳🇿 NZD 06:45 – Unemployment Rate (Q1)
🇪🇺 EUR 17:00 – Retail Sales (YoY) (Mar)
Thursday, May 8
🇺🇸 USD 02:00 – Fed Interest Rate Decision
🇺🇸 USD 02:00 – FOMC Press Conference
🇬🇧 GBP 19:00 – BoE Interest Rate Decision
Friday, May 9
🇬🇧 GBP 16:40 – BoE Governor Bailey Speech
🇨🇦 CAD 20:30 – Net Change in Employment (Apr)
🇨🇦 CAD 20:30 – Unemployment Rate (Apr)
Final Thoughts
The Fed and BoE decisions headline this week’s events, with Swiss CPI and Canada’s labor market data adding extra weight. Stay sharp—volatility ahead!
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