EIA crude oil inventories, IEA monthly report highlight Wednesday’s agenda

As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial decisions and economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The spotlight will be on the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Crude Oil Inventories report, which has the potential to impact oil prices and, by extension, inflation trends. Additionally, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Monthly Report will provide valuable insights into global oil market trends and forecasts.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Crude Oil Inventories: Previous: -3.029M. Weekly change in commercial crude oil barrels held by US firms, influencing petroleum prices and inflation.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 4:00 AM ET - IEA Monthly Report: Comprehensive analysis of world oil market trends, supply, demand, and future outlook.

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Cushing Oil Inventories: Previous: 0.453M. Change in crude oil barrels stored at Cushing, Oklahoma, a key delivery point for US oil benchmark.

• 1:00 PM ET - Fed Goolsbee Speaks: Public address by Federal Reserve official, potentially offering insights into monetary policy.

• 1:30 PM ET - FOMC Member Bostic Speaks: Atlanta Fed President’s remarks, often scrutinized for clues on future monetary policy direction.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 7:00 AM ET - MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate: Previous: 6.77%. Fixed 30-year mortgage lending rates for 80% loan-to-value mortgages.

• 7:00 AM ET - MBA Mortgage Applications: Previous: 3.1%. Change in new mortgage applications, indicating housing market health.

• 7:00 AM ET - MBA Purchase Index: Previous: 158.0. Indicator of impending home sales across all mortgage types.

• 7:00 AM ET - Mortgage Market Index: Previous: 253.4. Covers all mortgage applications during the week.

• 7:00 AM ET - Mortgage Refinance Index: Previous: 777.4. Gauge of mortgage refinancing activity.

• 8:00 AM ET - FOMC Member Barkin Speaks: Richmond Fed President’s public engagement, potentially offering policy insights.

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Gasoline Production: Previous: -0.239M.

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Crude Imports: Previous: -0.794M.

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Refinery Crude Runs: Previous: 0.213M.

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Distillate Fuel Production: Previous: -0.104M.

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Refinery Utilization Rates: Previous: 1.5%.

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Heatoil Stock: Previous: -0.456M.

• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks: Previous: -0.565M. Overview of US petroleum demand.

• 10:30 AM ET - Gasoline Inventories: Previous: -1.323M. Change in commercial gasoline inventory, affecting gasoline prices and inflation.

• 11:00 AM ET - Cleveland CPI: Previous: 0.3%. Measures changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the Cleveland metropolitan area.

• 11:00 AM ET - Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI) IPSOS PCSI: Previous: 53.80. Composite index of consumer sentiment based on 11 questions.

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