Upcoming economic events 7 April 2025

Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)	State	Importance	Event	Forecast	Previous
19:00		2 points	Consumer Credit (Feb)	15.20B	18.08B
22:00		2 points	NZIER Business Confidence (Q1)	———-	16%
23:50		2 points	Adjusted Current Account (Feb)	2.74T	193.75T
23:50		2 points	Current Account n.s.a. (Feb)	3.800T	-0.258T

Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on April 7, 2025

United States (🇺🇸)

1. Consumer Credit (Feb) – 19:00 UTC
   • Forecast: 15.20B | Previous: 18.08B
   • Market Impact:
     • Indicates household borrowing trends and consumer strength.
     • A higher-than-expected figure may suggest consumer confidence, supporting economic growth outlooks.
     • Lower borrowing may signal slowing demand, which could be dovish for the Fed.

New Zealand (🇳🇿)

2. NZIER Business Confidence (Q1) – 22:00 UTC
   • Previous: 16%
   • Market Impact:
     • A key business sentiment indicator.
     • A significant shift could affect the New Zealand dollar (NZD) and outlook on domestic economic conditions.

Japan (🇯🇵)

3. Adjusted Current Account (Feb) – 23:50 UTC
   • Forecast: 2.74T | Previous: 193.75T
4. Current Account n.s.a. (Feb)
   • Forecast: 3.800T | Previous: -0.258T
   • Market Impact:
     • These figures reflect Japan’s trade and investment income flows.
     • A strong surplus supports the yen (JPY) and reflects export strength or investment returns.
     • Deficits could raise concerns about external funding and yen weakness.

Market Impact Analysis

• USD: Consumer credit data could impact Fed rate expectations if it signals a shift in spending trends.
• NZD: Business sentiment is critical for forecasting growth and policy directions.
• JPY: Large swings in current account data may cause FX volatility, especially if they deviate from expectations.

Overall Impact Score: 4/10

Key Focus: Japan’s current account and U.S. consumer credit for direction on monetary policy and currency sentiment.