CPI data and API crude stocks highlight Tuesday’s economic calendar

Published 12/05/2025, 19:18
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As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core CPI figures will take center stage, providing key insights into inflation trends. Additionally, the API Weekly Crude Stock report will offer a glimpse into petroleum demand, potentially impacting energy markets.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 8:30 AM ET - CPI (MoM) (Apr): Expected 0.3%, Previous -0.1%. Measures changes in consumer prices, a key inflation indicator.

• 8:30 AM ET - Core CPI (MoM) (Apr): Expected 0.3%, Previous 0.1%. Tracks consumer price changes excluding volatile food and energy sectors.

• 8:30 AM ET - CPI (YoY) (Apr): Expected 2.4%, Previous 2.4%. Annual change in consumer prices, reflecting long-term inflation trends.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 8:30 AM ET - Core CPI (YoY) (Apr): Expected 2.8%, Previous 2.8%. Annual change in core consumer prices.

• 4:30 PM ET - API Weekly Crude Stock: Previous -4.490M. Provides insight into U.S. petroleum demand and inventory levels.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 6:00 AM ET - NFIB Small Business Optimism (Apr): Expected 94.6, Previous 97.4. Indicates the health of small businesses in the U.S.

• 8:30 AM ET - CPI Index, n.s.a. (Apr): Expected 320.86, Previous 319.80. Non-seasonally adjusted consumer price index.

• 8:30 AM ET - Core CPI Index (Apr): Previous 325.66. Core consumer price index.

• 8:30 AM ET - CPI, n.s.a (Apr): Previous 0.22%. Non-seasonally adjusted consumer price index.

• 8:30 AM ET - Real Earnings (Apr): Previous 0.3%. Measures changes in purchasing power.

• 8:30 AM ET - CPI Index, s.a (Apr): Previous 319.62. Seasonally adjusted consumer price index.

• 8:55 AM ET - Redbook (YoY): Previous 6.9%. Tracks year-over-year same-store sales growth.

• 11:00 AM ET - Cleveland CPI (MoM): Previous 0.3%. Consumer price index for the Cleveland metropolitan area.

• 11:30 AM ET - 52-Week Bill Auction: Previous 3.820%. Treasury bill auction results.

For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here.

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