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| Time(GMT+0/UTC+0) | State | Importance | Event | Forecast | Previous |
| 07:00 |  | 2 points | European Central Bank Non-monetary Policy Meeting | ———- | ———- |
| 08:00 | | 2 points | ECB Financial Stability Review | ———- | ———- |
| 14:30 |  | 3 points | Crude Oil Inventories | -1.850M | 3.454M |
| 14:30 | | 2 points | Cushing Crude Oil Inventories | ———- | -1.069M |
| 16:00 | | 2 points | ECB’s Lane Speaks | ———- | ———- |
| 17:00 | | 2 points | 20-Year Bond Auction | ———- | 4.810% |
Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on May 21, 2025
Eurozone
1. ECB Non-Monetary Policy Meeting – 07:00 UTC
- Market Impact:
- Focuses on non-rate-related topics such as regulation or structural issues.
- Typically has limited immediate market impact, unless financial stability is discussed in depth.
2. ECB Financial Stability Review – 08:00 UTC
- Market Impact:
- Evaluates risks to the eurozone’s financial system.
- If risks or vulnerabilities are highlighted, especially in the banking sector, it may increase volatility and weaken the euro.
3. ECB’s Chief Economist Philip Lane Speaks – 16:00 UTC
- Market Impact:
- Key speech due to Lane’s role in shaping policy outlook.
- Any emphasis on inflation or monetary tightening could strengthen the euro and raise market rate expectations.
United States
4. Crude Oil Inventories – 14:30 UTC
- Forecast: -1.850M | Previous: +3.454M
- Market Impact:
- A drawdown in inventories supports higher oil prices.
- Could reinforce inflation concerns, support energy stocks, and pressure equity markets if inflation fears rise.
5. Cushing Crude Oil Inventories – 14:30 UTC
- Previous: -1.069M
- Market Impact:
- Cushing is a major oil storage hub. A significant drop in stocks here may signal tight supply, pushing prices up.
6. 20-Year Bond Auction – 17:00 UTC
- Previous Yield: 4.810%
- Market Impact:
- Closely watched for demand in long-duration Treasuries.
- Strong demand → lower yields, supportive of equities.
- Weak demand → rising yields, may increase concerns over debt sustainability and pressure stocks.
Market Impact Analysis
- Eurozone markets will be moderately sensitive to ECB communication. If financial stability risks or inflation concerns are emphasized, EUR could react strongly.
- Oil market data will be a key driver: a larger-than-expected drop in inventories may push oil prices higher, influencing inflation expectations and Fed policy assumptions.
- 20-Year Bond Auction results may provide insight into investor sentiment on long-term U.S. debt, potentially affecting yields and broader market risk appetite.
Overall Impact Score: 5/10
