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| Time(GMT+0/UTC+0) | State | Importance | Event | Forecast | Previous |
| 00:30 |  | 2 points | Construction Work Done (QoQ) (Q4) | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| 05:00 |  | 2 points | BoJ Core CPI (YoY) | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| 13:00 |  | 2 points | Building Permits (Jan) | 1.483M | 1.482M |
| 15:00 | | 3 points | Crude Oil Inventories | 2.340M | 4.633M |
| 15:00 | | 2 points | Cushing Crude Oil Inventories | ———- | 1.472M |
| 15:00 | | 3 points | New Home Sales (Jan) | 677K | 698K |
| 15:00 | | 2 points | New Home Sales (MoM) (Jan) | ———- | 3.6% |
| 17:00 | | 2 points | FOMC Member Bostic Speaks | ———- | ———- |
| 18:00 | | 2 points | 7-Year Note Auction | ———- | 4.457% |
Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on February 26, 2025
Australia (🇦🇺)
- Construction Work Done (QoQ) (Q4) (00:30 UTC)
- Forecast: 1.0%
- Previous: 1.6%
- Indicates activity in the construction sector, a key economic driver. A lower number could suggest weaker economic momentum.
Japan (🇯🇵)
- BoJ Core CPI (YoY) (05:00 UTC)
- Forecast: 2.0%
- Previous: 1.9%
- A key inflation measure. If it surpasses expectations, it could increase speculation about tighter Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy.
United States (🇺🇸)
- Building Permits (Jan) (13:00 UTC)
- Forecast: 1.483M
- Previous: 1.482M
- A leading indicator of future housing activity. Stability suggests continued strength in housing despite high mortgage rates.
- Crude Oil Inventories (15:00 UTC)
- Forecast: 2.340M
- Previous: 4.633M
- A large increase in inventories could pressure oil prices lower, while a decline might support higher prices.
- Cushing Crude Oil Inventories (15:00 UTC)
- Previous: 1.472M
- Important for U.S. oil storage levels; impacts oil supply concerns.
- New Home Sales (Jan) (15:00 UTC)
- Forecast: 677K
- Previous: 698K
- A decline may indicate a cooling housing market due to high interest rates.
- New Home Sales (MoM) (Jan) (15:00 UTC)
- Previous: 3.6%
- Month-over-month sales changes can reflect shifting demand trends.
- FOMC Member Bostic Speaks (17:00 UTC)
- Could provide insights into future Federal Reserve policy direction.
- 7-Year Note Auction (18:00 UTC)
- Previous: 4.457%
- Higher yields may signal rising borrowing costs, impacting bond markets and the USD.
Market Impact Analysis
- AUD: Construction data will affect sentiment on Australia’s economy.
- JPY: BoJ Core CPI may drive speculation on future monetary policy changes.
- USD: Housing data and crude oil inventories will impact the USD and energy markets.
- Oil Prices: Inventory changes could cause volatility in oil markets.
Volatility & Impact Score
- Volatility: Moderate (Crude oil data, housing numbers, and BoJ inflation data could drive sentiment).
- Impact Score: 7/10 – Oil inventories, FOMC speech, and U.S. housing data will shape market movements.
