Economic Calendar: Week of March 31 – April 4, 2025 (UTC+8)

Economic Calendar: Week of March 31 – April 5, 2025 (UTC+8)

This week’s economic calendar features key inflation data from the Eurozone, crucial PMI releases from China, and US labor market updates, all of which could influence market sentiment and central bank policies. Traders should keep an eye on these releases, as they may signal economic shifts and potential market volatility. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the week:

Monday, March 31 – Japan & China PMI Data

Japan Industrial Production & Retail Sales
07:50 – Industrial Production (MoM) (Feb) Prel:

• Previous: -1.1%

• Consensus: 2.3%

07:50 – Retail Sales (YoY) (Feb):

• Previous: 3.9%

• Consensus: 2.0%

China Manufacturing & Services Activity
09:30 – NBS Manufacturing PMI (Mar):

• Previous: 50.2

• Consensus: 50.5

09:30 – NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI (Mar):

• Previous: 50.4

• Consensus: 50.5

Tuesday, April 1 – Eurozone Inflation & Australia Credit Data

Eurozone CPI Inflation (Preliminary)
17:00 – Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Mar) Prel:

• Previous: 2.6%

• Consensus: 2.5%

17:00 – Core CPI (YoY) (Mar) Prel:

• Previous: 3.1%

• Consensus: 3.0%

Australia Private Sector Credit
08:30 – Private Sector Credit (MoM) (Feb):

• Previous: 0.5%

• Consensus: 0.5%

Wednesday, April 2 – US & UK Labor Market Updates

US ADP Employment Report
20:15 – ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Mar):

• Previous: 140K

• Consensus: 160K

UK Mortgage & Credit Data
16:30 – Mortgage Approvals (Feb):

• Previous: 66.189K

• Consensus: 66K

Thursday, April 3 – US Jobless Claims & Factory Orders

US Labor Market & Factory Data
20:30 – Initial Jobless Claims (Mar 30):

• Previous: 210K

• Consensus: 215K

22:00 – Factory Orders (MoM) (Feb):

• Previous: -3.6%

• Consensus: 1.2%

Friday, April 4 – US Nonfarm Payrolls & Wage Growth

Key US Labor Market Data
20:30 – Nonfarm Payrolls (Mar):

• Previous: 275K

• Consensus: 240K

20:30 – Unemployment Rate (Mar):

• Previous: 3.9%

• Consensus: 3.8%

20:30 – Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Mar):

• Previous: 0.2%

• Consensus: 0.3%

Final Thoughts

This week’s economic data will provide critical insights into inflation trends, labor market strength, and manufacturing activity across major economies. Market participants should closely monitor the Eurozone CPI, China’s PMI figures, and the US Nonfarm Payrolls report, as these events will likely drive currency and equity market movements.

Stay informed and be prepared for potential market volatility!