Upcoming economic events 14 April 2025

Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)	State	Importance	Event	Forecast	Previous
04:30		2 points	Industrial Production (MoM) (Feb)	2.5%	2.5%
11:00		2 points	OPEC Monthly Report	———-	———-
12:00		2 points	New Loans (Mar)	3,020.0B	1,010.0B
15:00		2 points	NY Fed 1-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations (Mar)	———-	3.1%
16:48		2 points	Exports (YoY) (Mar)	4.4%	2.3%
16:48		2 points	Imports (YoY) (Mar)	-2.0%	-8.4%
16:48		2 points	Trade Balance (USD) (Mar)	74.30B	170.52B
17:00		2 points	Fed Waller Speaks	———-	———-
22:00		2 points	FOMC Member Harker Speaks	———-	———-
23:40		2 points	FOMC Member Bostic Speaks	———-	———-

Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on April 14, 2025

Japan (🇯🇵)

1. Industrial Production (MoM) (Feb) – 04:30 UTC
   • Forecast / Previous: 2.5% / 2.5%
   • Market Impact:
     • Stable production growth suggests steady industrial output, neutral for JPY unless actual deviates significantly.

United States (🇺🇸)

2. OPEC Monthly Report – 11:00 UTC
   • Market Impact:
     • May affect oil markets depending on output outlook and global demand revisions.
3. NY Fed 1-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations (Mar) – 15:00 UTC
   • Previous: 3.1%
   • Market Impact:
     • Higher expectations could indicate inflation concerns, potentially lifting bond yields and USD.
4. Fed Waller, Harker, and Bostic Speak – 17:00, 22:00, and 23:40 UTC
   • Market Impact:
     • Fed officials’ tone may influence market expectations on interest rates.
     • Hawkish commentary could support the USD, while dovish signals may benefit equities.

China (🇨🇳)

5. New Loans (Mar) – 12:00 UTC
   • Forecast / Previous: 3,020.0B / 1,010.0B
   • Market Impact:
     • Strong credit growth suggests policy support and domestic recovery, which may support risk appetite globally.
6. Exports / Imports / Trade Balance (Mar) – 16:48 UTC
   • Exports (YoY): Forecast 4.4% / Previous 2.3%
   • Imports (YoY): Forecast -2.0% / Previous -8.4%
   • Trade Balance: Forecast $74.30B / Previous $170.52B
   • Market Impact:
     • Better trade data supports global demand outlook and commodity-linked currencies (AUD, NZD).

Overall Market Impact Analysis

• USD: Potential volatility from Fed speeches and inflation expectations.
• JPY: Steady industrial output may offer limited movement unless surprise.
• Commodities: OPEC and Chinese trade figures could drive oil and commodity-linked currencies.
• Equities: Sensitive to Fed comments and credit signals from China.

Overall Impact Score: 5/10

Key Focus: China’s credit and trade data, and Fed commentary on inflation trajectory.