Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from May 26 to May 30, 2025
Get ready for a dynamic week with the Economic Calendar spotlighting key market events from May 26 to May 30, 2025. Stay informed to seize market opportunities.
Financial markets are set for a pivotal week with significant economic releases from Brazil, the Eurozone, the U.S., and Japan, expected to influence global and regional trends.
Brazil takes the lead with critical indicators like the BCB Focus Market Readout, Mid-Month CPI, Unemployment Rate, and GDP data, poised to shape Latin American market sentiment.
Globally, U.S. GDP, PCE Price Index, and consumer confidence, alongside Eurozone CPI and PMI figures, and Japan’s industrial production, are likely to drive volatility across asset classes.
The week kicks off on Monday with holidays in the U.K. (Bank Holiday) and the U.S. (Memorial Day), potentially reducing trading volumes.
Brazil’s BCB Focus Market Readout and FGV Consumer Confidence, alongside Eurozone ECB speeches, will set the tone.
Tuesday brings New Zealand’s RBNZ interest rate decision, Brazil’s Mid-Month CPI, and U.S. durable goods orders, with Eurozone consumer confidence data shaping market outlooks.
Midweek, on Wednesday, French GDP and German unemployment figures align with Brazil’s CAGED Net Payroll Jobs and U.S. FOMC Meeting Minutes, offering insights into global economic trends.
Thursday features Brazil’s Unemployment Rate and IGP-M Inflation Index, U.S. GDP and jobless claims, and Eurozone Italian business confidence, signaling economic momentum.
The week wraps up on Friday with Brazil’s GDP, Eurozone German and Italian CPI, and U.S. PCE Price Index, delivering critical market cues.
Economic Calendar for the Week from May 26 to May 30, 2025
Monday, May 26, 2025
Brazil
07:00 AM FGV Consumer Confidence (May) (Cons: , Prev: 84.8)
07:25 AM BCB Focus Market Readout (Cons: , Prev: )
12:30 PM Current Account (USD) (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: -2.25B)
12:30 PM Foreign Direct Investment (USD) (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: 5.99B)
United Kingdom
All Day Holiday: Bank Holiday
United States
All Day Holiday: Memorial Day
Japan
01:00 AM Coincident Indicator (MoM) (Mar) (Cons: -1.3%, Prev: 0.9%)
01:00 AM Leading Index (MoM) (Mar) (Cons: -0.5%, Prev: -0.3%)
01:00 AM Leading Index (Mar) (Cons: 107.7, Prev: 107.9)
Eurozone
09:00 AM French 12-Month BTF Auction (Cons: , Prev: 1.947%)
09:00 AM French 3-Month BTF Auction (Cons: , Prev: 2.042%)
09:00 AM French 6-Month BTF Auction (Cons: , Prev: 2.011%)
09:30 AM German Buba President Nagel Speaks
10:30 AM ECB President Lagarde Speaks
Canada
08:30 AM Manufacturing Sales (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: -1.4%)
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Brazil
08:00 AM Mid-Month CPI (YoY) (May) (Cons: , Prev: 5.49%)
08:00 AM Mid-Month CPI (MoM) (May) (Cons: , Prev: 0.43%)
New Zealand
22:00 PM RBNZ Interest Rate Decision (Cons: 3.25%, Prev: 3.50%)
22:00 PM RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
22:00 PM RBNZ Rate Statement
23:00 PM RBNZ Press Conference
Eurozone
02:00 AM GfK German Consumer Climate (Jun) (Cons: -19.9, Prev: -20.6)
02:45 AM French CPI (YoY) (May) (Cons: , Prev: 0.8%)
05:00 AM Consumer Confidence (May) (Cons: -15.2, Prev: -16.7)
United States
08:30 AM Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: -0.1%, Prev: 0.0%)
08:30 AM Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: -7.9%, Prev: 7.5%)
10:00 AM CB Consumer Confidence (May) (Cons: 87.1, Prev: 86.0)
Canada
08:30 AM Wholesale Sales (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: 0.2%)
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Brazil
13:30 PM CAGED Net Payroll Jobs (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: 71.58K)
Eurozone
02:45 AM French GDP (QoQ) (Q1) (Cons: 0.1%, Prev: 0.1%)
03:55 AM German Unemployment Change (May) (Cons: 13K, Prev: 4K)
03:55 AM German Unemployment Rate (May) (Cons: 6.3%, Prev: 6.3%)
United States
14:00 PM FOMC Meeting Minutes (Cons: , Prev: )
10:00 AM Richmond Manufacturing Index (May) (Cons: -9, Prev: -13)
Norway
02:00 AM Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: 0.6%)
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Brazil
07:00 AM IGP-M Inflation Index (MoM) (May) (Cons: , Prev: -0.34%)
07:30 AM Bank Lending (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: 0.6%)
08:00 AM Unemployment Rate (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: 7.0%)
United States
08:30 AM GDP (QoQ) (Q1) (Cons: -0.3%, Prev: -0.3%)
08:30 AM Initial Jobless Claims (Cons: 229K, Prev: 227K)
10:00 AM Pending Home Sales (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: -1.0%, Prev: 6.1%)
Eurozone
04:00 AM Italian Business Confidence (May) (Cons: , Prev: 85.7)
04:00 AM Italian Consumer Confidence (May) (Cons: , Prev: 92.7)
Canada
08:30 AM Current Account (Q1) (Cons: -3.6B, Prev: -5.0B)
Switzerland
All Day Holiday: Ascension Day
Norway
All Day Holiday: Ascension Day
Friday, May 30, 2025
Brazil
07:30 AM Net Debt-to-GDP Ratio (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: 61.6%)
07:30 AM Budget Balance (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: -71.621B)
07:30 AM Gross Debt-to-GDP Ratio (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: , Prev: 75.9%)
08:00 AM GDP (QoQ) (Q1) (Cons: , Prev: 0.2%)
08:00 AM GDP (YoY) (Q1) (Cons: , Prev: 3.6%)
15:30 PM CFTC BRL Speculative Net Positions (Cons: , Prev: 26.3K)
Eurozone
02:00 AM German Retail Sales (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: 0.3%, Prev: -0.2%)
03:00 AM Core CPI (YoY) (May) (Cons: , Prev: 2.4%)
05:00 AM Italian CPI (MoM) (May) (Cons: 0.1%, Prev: 0.1%)
08:00 AM German CPI (MoM) (May) (Cons: 0.1%, Prev: 0.4%)
United States
08:30 AM Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: 0.1%, Prev: 0.0%)
08:30 AM Personal Income (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: 0.3%, Prev: 0.5%)
09:45 AM Chicago PMI (May) (Cons: 45.1, Prev: 44.6)
Canada
08:30 AM GDP (MoM) (Mar) (Cons: 0.1%, Prev: -0.2%)
08:30 AM GDP (QoQ) (Q1) (Cons: , Prev: 0.6%)
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