As we close out February and enter March, the week of Monday, February 24, to Saturday, March 1, 2025, brings a mix of inflation reports, GDP releases, central bank decisions, and key employment data. These economic events will provide insights into global market trends and potential trading opportunities.
To navigate the week effectively:
- Stay Updated: Monitor key economic announcements that could impact financial markets.
- Manage Risks: Ensure risk mitigation strategies are in place for market volatility during major data releases.
Below is the detailed breakdown of key economic events for the week:
Monday, February 24, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | JPY | Japan – Emperor’s Birthday (Holiday) |
| 00:00 | EUR | German Federal Election |
| 05:45 | NZD | Retail Sales (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 13:00 | SGD | Core CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
| 13:00 | SGD | CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
| 15:30 | CHF | Employment Level (Q4) |
| 17:00 | EUR | German Business Expectations (Feb) |
| 17:00 | EUR | German Current Assessment (Feb) |
| 17:00 | EUR | German Ifo Business Climate Index (Feb) |
| 17:00 | PLN | Retail Sales (YoY) (Jan) |
| 18:00 | EUR | Core CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
| 18:00 | EUR | CPI (MoM) (Jan) |
| 18:00 | EUR | CPI (YoY) (Jan) |
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | EUR | German GDP (YoY) (Q4) |
| 15:00 | EUR | German GDP (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 22:00 | USD | S&P/CS HPI Composite – 20 n.s.a. (MoM) (Dec) |
| 22:00 | USD | S&P/CS HPI Composite – 20 n.s.a. (YoY) (Dec) |
| 23:00 | USD | CB Consumer Confidence (Feb) |
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | AUD | Construction Work Done (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 15:00 | EUR | GfK German Consumer Climate (Mar) |
| 23:00 | USD | New Home Sales (MoM) (Jan) |
| 23:00 | USD | New Home Sales (Jan) |
Thursday, February 27, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | AUD | Private New Capital Expenditure (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 16:00 | CHF | GDP (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 16:00 | CHF | GDP (YoY) (Q4) |
| 16:55 | EUR | German Unemployment Change (Feb) |
| 16:55 | EUR | German Unemployment Rate (Feb) |
| 17:00 | PLN | GDP (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 17:00 | PLN | GDP (YoY) (Q4) |
| 21:30 | USD | Continuing Jobless Claims |
| 21:30 | USD | Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | Core PCE Prices (Q4) |
| 21:30 | USD | Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | GDP (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 21:30 | USD | GDP Price Index (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 21:30 | USD | Initial Jobless Claims |
| 21:30 | CAD | Current Account (Q4) |
| 23:00 | USD | Pending Home Sales (MoM) (Jan) |
Friday, February 28, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | JPY | Tokyo Core CPI (YoY) (Feb) |
| 07:50 | JPY | Industrial Production (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Nationwide HPI (MoM) (Feb) |
| 15:00 | GBP | Nationwide HPI (YoY) (Feb) |
| 15:00 | EUR | German Retail Sales (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:00 | TRY | GDP (YoY) (Q4) |
| 15:45 | EUR | French Consumer Spending (MoM) (Jan) |
| 15:45 | EUR | French CPI (MoM) (Feb) |
| 15:45 | EUR | French GDP (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 16:00 | CHF | KOF Leading Indicators (Feb) |
| 21:00 | EUR | German CPI (MoM) (Feb) |
| 21:00 | EUR | German CPI (YoY) (Feb) |
| 21:30 | USD | Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | Core PCE Price Index (YoY) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | Goods Trade Balance (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | PCE Price Index (YoY) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | PCE Price Index (MoM) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | Personal Spending (MoM) (Jan) |
| 21:30 | USD | Retail Inventories Ex Auto (Jan) |
| 21:30 | CAD | GDP (MoM) (Dec) |
| 21:30 | CAD | GDP (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 21:30 | CAD | GDP (YoY) (Q4) |
| 21:30 | CAD | GDP Annualized (QoQ) (Q4) |
| 22:45 | USD | Chicago PMI (Feb) |
| 23:30 | USD | Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q1) |
Saturday, March 1, 2025
| Time (GMT+2) | Currency | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | USD | U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count |
| 02:00 | USD | U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count |
| 09:30 | CNY | Chinese Composite PMI (Feb) |
| 09:30 | CNY | Manufacturing PMI (Feb) |
| 09:30 | CNY | Non-Manufacturing PMI (Feb) |
Final Reminders
This week features important economic indicators, including GDP figures, inflation updates, consumer confidence data, and employment reports. Keep an eye on these releases and adjust your trading strategies accordingly.
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