Consumer sentiment, WASDE report among key economic events due Friday

As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Friday, September 12, 2025. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index, along with the WASDE Report and Baker Hughes Rig Count, will be in focus as investors gauge consumer confidence and agricultural market forecasts.

Major Economic Events to Watch

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan Consumer Expectations (Final) - Forecast: 54.9, Previous: 55.9 - Measures consumers’ outlook on future economic conditions

• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Final) - Forecast: 58.2, Previous: 58.2 - Indicates overall consumer confidence in the economy

• 12:00 PM ET: WASDE Report - Provides USDA forecasts for major agricultural commodities

• 1:00 PM ET: Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count - Previous: 414 - Indicates oil drilling industry activity

• 1:00 PM ET: U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count - Previous: 537 - Measures total active drilling rigs

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC S&P 500 speculative positions - Previous: -161.1K - Shows speculative trader positions in S&P 500 futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative positions - Previous: 15.4K - Indicates speculative positions in Nasdaq 100 futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Gold speculative positions - Previous: 249.5K - Reveals speculative trader positions in gold futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Crude Oil speculative positions - Previous: 102.4K - Shows speculative positions in crude oil futures

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations - Previous: 4.8% - Measures expected inflation over the next year

• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations - Previous: 3.5% - Indicates long-term inflation expectations

• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan Current Conditions - Forecast: 61.3, Previous: 61.7 - Assesses consumers’ views on current economic conditions

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Aluminium speculative net positions - Previous: 1.1K - Shows speculative positions in aluminum futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Copper speculative positions - Previous: 25.7K - Indicates speculative trader positions in copper futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Silver speculative positions - Previous: 55.9K - Reveals speculative positions in silver futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Natural Gas speculative positions - Previous: -102.8K - Shows speculative positions in natural gas futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Wheat speculative positions - Previous: -71.6K - Indicates speculative trader positions in wheat futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Corn speculative positions - Previous: -52.5K - Reveals speculative positions in corn futures

• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Soybeans speculative positions - Previous: 21.4K - Shows speculative trader positions in soybean futures

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