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Top Economic Events to Watch | April 21 - 25, 2025
22 April 2025
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Gladys Eguia
Markets are under pressure with stocks dropping, bond yields climbing, and fears of a looming recession hanging over investor sentiment. Add to that the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty — from China’s economic recovery to tensions in Eastern Europe — and traders are feeling the heat.
This week’s key data releases will provide critical clues on economic health, inflation, and how central banks might react. Here are the three events you need to watch closely:
📘 1. Fed Beige Book – April 22
What it is:
The Beige Book is basically the Fed’s economic vibe check. It’s a summary of how businesses are doing across the 12 Federal Reserve districts — covering everything from hiring and wage growth to inflation and consumer demand. It comes out two weeks before each FOMC meeting.
Why it matters:
While it doesn’t come with charts or numbers, traders love it because it gives a qualitative look at what the Fed might be thinking. If businesses are reporting strong growth and inflation pressure, that’s a hawkish hint. If they’re pulling back, it could suggest the Fed might pause or even cut rates sooner.
Market impact:
This one’s all about interest rate expectations. If the tone is hawkish:
📈 USD could strengthen
📉 Stocks may dip, especially rate-sensitive sectors like tech
📊 Treasury yields could tick higher
2. UK Retail Sales MoM – April 25
What it is:
This monthly release tracks changes in the value of goods sold by UK retailers. It’s a frontline indicator of consumer health and spending patterns — and since the UK economy is heavily consumer-driven, this number carries weight.
Why it matters:
After a rollercoaster of inflation and rate hikes, markets are hungry for signs that consumer demand is holding up — or not. A strong beat could push back expectations for a Bank of England rate cut. A weak number could stoke recession fears.
Market impact:
💷 GBP/USD often sees sharp moves right after the release
🏦 UK stocks and FTSE 100 could react, especially retailers
🔁 Also impacts UK gilt yields, as bond markets adjust to policy shifts
🏭 3. Japan Jibun Bank PMI Flash – April 23
What it is:
These are the Purchasing Managers’ Indexes for Japan’s manufacturing and services sectors — released in a flash (preliminary) version. They give an early look at business activity and confidence.
Why it matters:
Japan has been stuck in a tricky spot: slowly exiting ultra-loose monetary policy while watching global demand soften. These PMIs tell us whether factories and service providers are growing or contracting — and how much momentum Japan’s economy really has.
Market impact:
💴 JPY pairs (like USD/JPY) react quickly to strong or weak numbers
📉 Influences Asian equities, particularly Nikkei 225
🔗 Because Japan is a key part of the global supply chain, poor manufacturing data could weigh on industrial stocks globally
Markets are on edge, and the next few days could make or break the outlook. Watch these key events closely, as they’ll guide the next wave of market action.
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