Jeremy Oles

Published On: 05/08/2024
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Upcoming economic events 6 August 2024
By Published On: 05/08/2024
Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious
01:30🇦🇺2 pointsBuilding Approvals (MoM) (Jun)-6.5%5.5%
03:35🇯🇵2 points10-Year JGB Auction———1.091%
04:30🇦🇺3 pointsRBA Interest Rate Decision (Aug)4.35%4.35%
04:30🇦🇺2 pointsRBA Monetary Policy Statement——————
04:30🇦🇺2 pointsRBA Rate Statement  ——————
12:30🇺🇸2 pointsExports (Jun)———261.70B
12:30🇺🇸2 pointsImports (Jun)———336.70B
12:30🇺🇸2 pointsTrade Balance (Jun)-72.50B-75.10B
14:30🇺🇸2 pointsAtlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3)2.5%2.5%
16:00🇺🇸2 pointsEIA Short-Term Energy Outlook——————
17:00🇺🇸2 points3-Year Note Auction———4.399%
20:30🇺🇸2 pointsAPI Weekly Crude Oil Stock———-4.495M

Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on August 6, 2024

  1. Australia Building Approvals (MoM) (Jun): Monthly change in the number of new building approvals. Forecast: -6.5%, Previous: +5.5%.
  2. Japan 10-Year JGB Auction: Auction of 10-year Japanese Government Bonds. Previous Yield: 1.091%.
  3. Australia RBA Interest Rate Decision (Aug): Decision on the benchmark interest rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Forecast: 4.35%, Previous: 4.35%.
  4. Australia RBA Monetary Policy Statement: Provides insights into the RBA’s economic outlook and monetary policy.
  5. Australia RBA Rate Statement: Statement accompanying the interest rate decision, offering additional context on the RBA’s policy stance.
  6. US Exports (Jun): Total value of goods and services exported by the US. Previous: $261.70B.
  7. US Imports (Jun): Total value of goods and services imported by the US. Previous: $336.70B.
  8. US Trade Balance (Jun): Difference between exports and imports. Forecast: -$72.50B, Previous: -$75.10B.
  9. US Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3): Real-time estimate of US GDP growth for Q3. Previous: +2.5%.
  10. US EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook: Report on forecasts and analysis of energy markets.
  11. US 3-Year Note Auction: Auction of 3-year US Treasury notes. Previous Yield: 4.399%.
  12. US API Weekly Crude Oil Stock: Weekly change in US crude oil inventories. Previous: -4.495M.

Market Impact Analysis

  • New Zealand Building Approvals: A significant decline could indicate a cooling construction sector, potentially impacting NZD.
  • Japan 10-Year JGB Auction: Yield changes can influence JPY and bond market sentiment.
  • Australia RBA Interest Rate Decision: Steady rates suggest stable monetary policy; any change could impact AUD and Australian equities.
  • US Trade Data: A lower trade deficit supports USD; higher deficit may indicate economic weaknesses.
  • US Atlanta Fed GDPNow: Stable GDP estimate supports economic confidence; significant changes influence market sentiment.
  • US EIA Energy Outlook and API Crude Oil Stock: Insights and inventory changes impact oil prices and energy sector stocks.

Overall Impact

  • Volatility: Moderate to high, with potential reactions in equity, bond, currency, and commodity markets.
  • Impact Score: 7/10, indicating a high potential for market movements.