Street Calls of the Week
As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, Thursday, October 23, 2025, brings a series of crucial decisions and economic data releases that could sway market dynamics. The spotlight falls on initial jobless claims and existing home sales figures, both of which are key indicators of the U.S. economy’s health and could significantly influence market sentiment.
Major Economic Events to Watch
• 8:30 AM ET - Initial Jobless Claims: Expected at 223K, previous 218K. This weekly report measures new unemployment insurance claims, offering insight into labor market conditions.
• 10:00 AM ET - Existing Home Sales: Forecast at 4.06M, previous 4.00M. This monthly data reflects the strength of the U.S. housing market and overall economic robustness.
Other Important Economic Events to Watch
• 8:30 AM ET - Continuing Jobless Claims: Expected at 1,930K, previous 1,926K. Measures ongoing unemployment benefit claims.
• 10:00 AM ET - Existing Home Sales (MoM): Previous -0.2%. Shows the monthly change in existing home sales.
• 10:00 AM ET - FOMC Member Bowman Speaks: Her remarks may offer clues about future monetary policy.
• 10:25 AM ET - Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Barr Speaks: His comments could impact market expectations for Fed policy.
• 1:00 PM ET - 5-Year TIP Auction: Previous yield at 1.650%. Reflects investor demand for inflation-protected securities.
• 4:30 PM ET - Reserve balances with Federal Reserve Banks: Previous 2.988T. Indicates liquidity in the banking system.
• 4:30 PM ET - Fed’s Balance Sheet: Previous 6,596B. Provides insight into the Fed’s monetary policy stance.
Other Economic Events to Watch
• 8:30 AM ET - Chicago Fed National Activity: Previous -0.12. Tracks economic activity in the 7th Federal Reserve District.
• 8:30 AM ET - Jobless Claims 4-Week Avg.: Previous 237.50K. Smooths weekly jobless claims data.
• 10:30 AM ET - Natural Gas Storage: Expected 78B, previous 80B. Measures weekly changes in natural gas inventories.
• 11:00 AM ET - KC Fed Composite Index: Previous 4. Provides information on manufacturing activity in the Tenth District.
• 11:00 AM ET - KC Fed Manufacturing Index: Previous 4. Reflects manufacturing conditions in the Kansas City Fed region.
• 11:30 AM ET - 4-Week Bill Auction: Previous yield 4.030%. Short-term government debt auction.
• 11:30 AM ET - 8-Week Bill Auction: Previous yield 3.960%. Another short-term Treasury bill auction.
For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here.
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