As global markets navigate a delicate balance between inflationary pressures and growth concerns, the week ahead promises a flurry of high-impact data releases and central bank commentary that could reshape investor sentiment. From U.S. Retail Sale and CPI figures to GDP updates across Europe and Asia, traders will be watching closely for clues on monetary policy trajectories and economic resilience. Whether you're positioning for short-term volatility or tracking macro trends, this week’s calendar is packed with pivotal events that could move forex, commodities, and equities alike.
Let’s dive into the key releases and what they might mean for the markets.
📅 Tuesday, August 12, 2025
00:30 AUD – RBA Interest Rate Decision (Aug) Previous: 3.85% Forecast: 3.60%
08:30 USD – Core CPI (MoM) (Jul) Previous: 0.2% Forecast: 0.3%
08:30 USD – CPI (MoM) (Jul) Previous: 0.3% Forecast: 0.2%
08:30 USD – CPI (YoY) (Jul) Previous: 2.7% Forecast: 2.8%
📅 Wednesday, August 13, 2025
02:00 EUR – German CPI (MoM) (Jul) Previous: 0.3% Forecast: 0.3%10:30 USD – Crude Oil Inventories Previous: -3.029M
📅 Thursday, August 14, 2025
02:00 GBP – GDP (YoY) (Q2) Previous: 1.3%02:00 GBP – GDP (MoM) (Jun) Previous: -0.1% Forecast: 0.2%
02:00 GBP – GDP (QoQ) (Q2) Previous: 0.7%
08:30 USD – Initial Jobless Claims Previous: 226K Forecast: 220K
08:30 USD – PPI (MoM) (Jul) Previous: 0.0% Forecast: 0.2%
19:50 JPY – GDP (QoQ) (Q2) Previous: 0.0% Forecast: 0.1%
📅 Friday, August 15, 2025
08:30 USD – Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Jul) Previous: 0.5% Forecast: 0.3%
08:30 USD – Retail Sales (MoM) (Jul) Previous: 0.6% Forecast: 0.5%
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