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Economic Calendar: Key Market Movers (week of 18Aug25)

Public Holidays

There are no public holidays in China, Singapore, the United States, or Hong Kong.

Observations

• Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's Speech: On Friday, Fed Chair Powell is scheduled to speak. His comments may provide insights into the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy decisions, particularly regarding interest rates, based on recent data on unemployment, inflation, and GDP.

• FOMC Meeting Minutes: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will release the minutes from its most recent meeting this week. This document offers a detailed look into the committee's discussions and could signal the potential direction for interest rates.

• Economic Indicators:

   

  The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index is forecast at 5.9, indicating an expectation of further contraction in the manufacturing sector.

   

  The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, with a forecast of 49.9, suggests a slight contraction in the manufacturing sector.

   

  The S&P Global Services PMI is forecast at 53.3, which points to an expansion in the global services sector.

   

  Existing Home Sales are projected to be 3.92 million units, a slight decrease from the previous 3.93 million. This figure is a key indicator of the health of the residential real estate market.

• Initial Jobless Claims should be closely watched after the job numbers revision last Friday spooked the market.

• Crude oil inventories are an item to monitor. A higher-than-expected inventory level can raise concerns about oil demand.

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