High Impact News: 23rd Feb - 1st March 2025

Weekly High Impact News Preview

Here's what to look out for in the upcoming week from a macro perspective:

Sunday, February 23
All Day: The European Union braces for the Federal Election, a significant political event that could impact Eurozone markets.
21:45: New Zealand's Retail Sales for Q4 will provide insights into consumer spending trends as we evaluate economic resilience.

Wednesday, February 26
00:30: Australia releases its Monthly Consumer Price Index for January, a key indicator of inflation pressures within the economy.

Thursday, February 27
08:00: Switzerland's Q4 GDP figures will shed light on the economic performance during the last quarter of the year.
13:30: The U.S. GDP Annualized Preliminary figures for Q4 are due, potentially impacting USD pairs as investors gauge the strength of the American economy.
23:30: Japan's Tokyo Consumer Price Index for February will provide updates on inflation trends, crucial for BoJ policy directions.

Friday, February 28
07:00: Eurozone's Retail Sales data for January, an essential measure of consumer confidence and economic health.
13:00: The Eurozone will also report its Preliminary CPI for February, a primary gauge of inflation that could influence ECB policy decisions.
13:30: Canada’s Q4 GDP Annualized alongside U.S. Core PCE Price Index data for January will round off the month with critical economic indicators, providing insights into North American economic conditions.

Saturday, March 1
01:30: China's NBS Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing PMIs for February could indicate recovery patterns or further contractions in one of the world's largest economies.