Jeremy Oles
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| Time(GMT+0/UTC+0) | State | Importance | Event | Forecast | Previous |
| 13:15 |  | 2 points | Fed Waller Speaks | ——— | ——— |
| 14:00 | | 2 points | US Leading Index (MoM) (Jul) | -0.4% | -0.2% |
Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on August 19, 2024
- Fed Waller Speaks (13:15 UTC): Comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, potentially providing insights into the Fed’s economic outlook and monetary policy direction.
- US Leading Index (MoM) (Jul) (14:00 UTC): Monthly change in the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index, which forecasts economic trends over the next 3 to 6 months. Forecast: -0.4%, Previous: -0.2%.
Market Impact Analysis
- Fed Waller Speaks: Remarks could influence market expectations for future Fed policy actions, impacting USD and market sentiment. Dovish comments may support equities, while hawkish remarks could increase bond yields and strengthen USD.
- US Leading Index (MoM): A further decline in the Leading Index may suggest potential economic slowdown, which could negatively impact USD and equity markets. A smaller-than-expected decline or positive surprise could support market confidence.
Overall Impact
- Volatility: Moderate, with potential reactions primarily in equity, bond, and currency markets depending on the tone of Fed Waller’s remarks and the performance of the Leading Index.
- Impact Score: 5/10, indicating moderate potential for market movements.
