Fed speeches and API crude stock data in focus Tuesday

Published 20/10/2025, 19:02
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As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, a series of crucial economic events that could sway market dynamics are expected. The spotlight will be on Federal Reserve speeches and the API Weekly Crude Stock report, which may provide insights into monetary policy direction and oil market trends.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 9:00 AM ET - Fed Waller Speaks: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is scheduled to deliver remarks, potentially offering clues on the Fed’s monetary policy stance.

• 3:30 PM ET - Fed Waller Speaks: A second speech by Governor Waller, which may provide additional context or clarification on earlier statements.

• 4:30 PM ET - API Weekly Crude Stock (Previous:3.524M): This report on U.S. crude oil inventories could impact oil prices and energy sector stocks.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 7:30 AM ET - Retail Inventories Ex Auto (Forecast:0.3%, Previous: 0.3%): This data provides insights into consumer demand and retail sector health.

• 7:30 AM ET - Business Inventories (Forecast:0.1%, Previous: 0.2%): This measure of unsold goods held by businesses can indicate changes in consumer demand.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 7:30 AM ET - US Leading Index (Forecast:0.1%, Previous: -0.5%): This composite index aims to predict future economic activity.

• 8:55 AM ET - Redbook (Previous:5.9%): This index tracks year-over-year same-store sales growth in large U.S. general merchandise retailers.

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

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