Here are some of the important economic data that will be the focus of the market throughout this week.
TUESDAY (March 11, 2025)
JOLTS Employment Data (10.00 PM) – The number of job offers opened in America in December has recorded a decrease to 7.6 million. The reading for January is expected to be little changed, rising slightly to 7.71 million.
WEDNESDAY (March 12, 2025)
US Consumer Price Index Data (8.30 PM) – After the employment data, the Federal Reserve will examine its next guidance through US consumer inflation data. The annual inflation forecast for February fell again to 2.9% from a previous increase of 3.0%.
BOC Policy Meeting (9.45 PM) – The Bank of Canada is expected to continue easing its policy. The latest interest rate is expected to be cut by another 25 basis points from 3.00% to 2.75%.
THURSDAY (March 13, 2025)
US Producer Price Index Data (8.30 PM) – In addition to consumer inflation, the market will also be assessing changes in producer prices. The monthly data forecast for February is slightly down from 0.4% to 0.3% while the core reading is forecast to remain at 0.3%.
FRIDAY (March 14, 2025)
UK GDP Data (3.00 PM) – Monthly growth in the UK economy is expected to have slowed in January with the reading falling to 0.1% from a 0.4% jump the previous month.
US Consumer Sentiment Data (10.00 PM) – At the close of trading this week, American consumer confidence sentiment will be assessed in a survey report by the University of Michigan. The predicted decreasing readings will reflect weak spending and economic activity.
