Economic calendar

Economic calendar

Unemployment figures, company earnings reports and elections – keep track of key announcements and other events that could affect the markets. 

Monday 15 April to Sunday 21 April

Chinese GDP

Tuesday, April 16

03:00 BST

As well as GDP from the world’s second largest economy, we will have the latest industrial production and retail sales figures to look forward to on Tuesday. Industrial production data has been beating expectations in recent months, and this has been among the reasons why we have seen some optimism in Chinese markets. Last month saw the latest data show a rise to 7.0% y/y in industrial production, which was much better than expected. However, on Friday hopes for meeting the government’s 5% growth target was dealt a blow as imports unexpectedly slid in sign of weak demand at home. This could mean a lower-than-expect GDP print come Tuesday.

What to watch: USD/CNH, China A50

Canadian CPI

Tuesday, April 16

13:30 BST

BOC Governor Macklem has hinted at the possibility of a June cut, raising the possibility that traders will interpret any hint of softer inflation figures next week in line with their expectations. However, for a significant increase in bets on a BOC cut in June, both trimmed and median CPI figures would need to fall within the BOC’s inflation band of 1-3%, with core CPI at or below 2%. However, after a strong set of inflation number in the US caused a hawkish repricing in the US interest rates, will we see a similar story in Canada, too?

What to watch: USD/CAD, CAD/JPY

UK CPI

Wednesday, April 17

07:00 BST

There's been much speculation regarding the possibility of multiple rate cuts by the BOE, prompting the central bank to counter by suggesting that market expectations had turned overly dovish. Despite core CPI standing at more than double the BOE's 2% target and experiencing a 0.6% increase last month, the annual inflation rates for both CPI and core CPI are showing signs of slowing, which is positive news. However, it might still be premature to anticipate the BOE initiating easing measures in June. The forthcoming CPI data would need to show a weakening trend to sustain those expectations.

What to watch: GBP, UK 100

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      An economic calendar enables you to plan your trading around key market-moving events. This is important for any trader, as economic releases can quickly change market conditions and may throw your existing strategy off course.

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