Jeremy Oles

Published On: 21/08/2024
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Upcoming economic events 22 August 2024
By Published On: 21/08/2024
Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious
00:30🇯🇵2 pointsau Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI (Aug)———53.7
08:00🇪🇺2 pointsHCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Aug)45.745.8
08:00🇪🇺2 pointsHCOB Eurozone Composite PMI (Aug)———50.2
08:00🇪🇺2 pointsHCOB Eurozone Services PMI (Aug)51.751.9
11:30🇪🇺2 pointsECB Publishes Account of Monetary Policy Meeting——————
12:00🇺🇸2 pointsJackson Hole Symposium——————
12:30🇺🇸2 pointsContinuing Jobless Claims———1,864K
12:30🇺🇸3 pointsInitial Jobless Claims233K227K
13:45🇺🇸3 pointsS&P Global US Manufacturing PMI (Aug)49.849.6
13:45🇺🇸2 pointsS&P Global Composite PMI (Aug)———54.3
13:45🇺🇸3 pointsS&P Global Services PMI (Aug)54.055.0
14:00🇺🇸2 pointsExisting Home Sales (MoM) (Jul)———-5.4%
14:00🇺🇸3 pointsExisting Home Sales (Jul)3.92M3.89M
17:00🇺🇸2 points30-Year TIPS Auction———2.200%
20:30🇺🇸2 pointsFed’s Balance Sheet———7,178B
22:45🇳🇿2 pointsCore Retail Sales (QoQ)-0.8%0.4%
22:45🇳🇿2 pointsRetail Sales (QoQ) (Q2)-1.0%0.5%
23:30🇯🇵2 pointsNational Core CPI (YoY) (Jul)2.7%2.6%

Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on August 22, 2024

  1. Japan au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI (Aug) (00:30 UTC): Measures activity in Japan’s service sector. Previous: 53.7.
  2. Eurozone HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Aug) (08:00 UTC): Measures activity in the Eurozone’s manufacturing sector. Forecast: 45.7, Previous: 45.8.
  3. Eurozone HCOB Eurozone Composite PMI (Aug) (08:00 UTC): Measures overall business activity in the Eurozone. Previous: 50.2.
  4. Eurozone HCOB Eurozone Services PMI (Aug) (08:00 UTC): Measures activity in the Eurozone’s service sector. Forecast: 51.7, Previous: 51.9.
  5. ECB Publishes Account of Monetary Policy Meeting (11:30 UTC): Provides detailed insights into the ECB’s economic outlook and policy decisions.
  6. US Jackson Hole Symposium (12:00 UTC): A key annual economic conference where central bankers, finance ministers, and academics discuss global economic issues.
  7. US Continuing Jobless Claims (12:30 UTC): Number of individuals receiving unemployment benefits. Previous: 1,864K.
  8. US Initial Jobless Claims (12:30 UTC): Number of new unemployment claims. Forecast: 233K, Previous: 227K.
  9. S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI (Aug) (13:45 UTC): Measures activity in the US manufacturing sector. Forecast: 49.8, Previous: 49.6.
  10. S&P Global US Composite PMI (Aug) (13:45 UTC): Measures overall business activity in the US. Previous: 54.3.
  11. S&P Global US Services PMI (Aug) (13:45 UTC): Measures activity in the US service sector. Forecast: 54.0, Previous: 55.0.
  12. US Existing Home Sales (MoM) (Jul) (14:00 UTC): Monthly change in sales of existing homes. Previous: -5.4%.
  13. US Existing Home Sales (Jul) (14:00 UTC): Total number of existing homes sold. Forecast: 3.92M, Previous: 3.89M.
  14. US 30-Year TIPS Auction (17:00 UTC): Auction of 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. Previous Yield: 2.200%.
  15. Fed’s Balance Sheet (20:30 UTC): Weekly update on the Federal Reserve’s assets and liabilities. Previous: 7,178B.
  16. New Zealand Core Retail Sales (QoQ) (Q2) (22:45 UTC): Quarterly change in retail sales, excluding automobiles. Forecast: -0.8%, Previous: +0.4%.
  17. New Zealand Retail Sales (QoQ) (Q2) (22:45 UTC): Quarterly change in total retail sales. Forecast: -1.0%, Previous: +0.5%.
  18. Japan National Core CPI (YoY) (Jul) (23:30 UTC): Annual change in Japan’s core consumer price index, excluding fresh food. Forecast: +2.7%, Previous: +2.6%.

Market Impact Analysis

  • Japan Services PMI: Higher PMI suggests expansion in the service sector, supporting JPY; lower readings could indicate slowing economic activity.
  • Eurozone PMIs: Weak manufacturing PMI could signal economic challenges, potentially impacting EUR; stable or rising services PMI supports economic outlook.
  • ECB Monetary Policy Account: Detailed insights may influence EUR and market sentiment, especially if there are indications of future policy shifts.
  • US Jackson Hole Symposium: Comments from key central bankers, including potential Fed remarks, could drive significant market movements.
  • US Jobless Claims: Stable or declining claims support USD and market confidence; rising claims might raise concerns about labor market strength.
  • US Existing Home Sales: A decline could indicate a cooling housing market, while stable sales support economic stability.
  • New Zealand Retail Sales: Weak retail sales may pressure NZD and signal slowing consumer demand.
  • Japan National Core CPI: Rising inflation supports JPY and may influence BOJ policy expectations.

Overall Impact

  • Volatility: High, particularly due to potential outcomes from the Jackson Hole Symposium and key PMI data releases.
  • Impact Score: 8/10, indicating a high potential for market movements.