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Jobs report, Fed policy report, and Powell speech headline Friday’s events

Published 06/03/2025, 20:02
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As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, Friday, March 7, 2025, promises a series of crucial decisions and economic data releases that could sway market dynamics. The U.S. jobs report, Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Report, and a speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell are among the key events that will be closely watched by investors and analysts alike.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 8:30 AM ET: Nonfarm Payrolls (Forecast: 159K, Previous: 143K) - A key indicator of job creation and economic health

• 8:30 AM ET: Unemployment Rate (Forecast: 4.0%, Previous: 4.0%) - Measures the percentage of the total workforce that is unemployed

• 8:30 AM ET: Average Hourly Earnings (Forecast: 0.3%, Previous: 0.5%) - Indicates wage growth and potential inflationary pressures

• 11:00 AM ET: Fed Monetary Policy Report - Semiannual report on monetary policy and economic developments

• 12:30 PM ET: Fed Chair Powell Speaks - Potential hints on future monetary policy

• 1:30 PM ET: U.S. President Trump Speaks - Remarks that could impact markets and policy expectations

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• Private Nonfarm Payrolls (Forecast: 142K, Previous: 111K) at 8:30 AM ET

• Average Hourly Earnings (Forecast: 4.1%, Previous: 4.1%) at 8:30 AM ET

• Participation Rate (Previous: 62.6%) at 8:30 AM ET

• FOMC Member Bowman Speaks at 10:15 AM ET

• FOMC Member Williams Speaks at 10:45 AM ET

• Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) U.S. Rig Count (Previous: 486) at 1:00 PM ET

• U.S. Baker Hughes Total (EPA:TTEF) Rig Count (Previous: 593) at 1:00 PM ET

• Consumer Credit (Forecast: $15.60B, Previous: $40.85B) at 3:00 PM ET

• CFTC S&P 500 speculative positions (Previous: -32.8K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative positions (Previous: 25.8K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Gold speculative positions (Previous: 261.6K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Crude Oil speculative positions (Previous: 171.2K) at 3:30 PM ET

Other Economic Events to Watch

• FOMC Member Barkin Speaks (Time TBA)

• Government Payrolls (Previous: 32.0K) at 8:30 AM ET

• Manufacturing Payrolls (Forecast: 5K, Previous: 3K) at 8:30 AM ET

• U6 Unemployment Rate (Previous: 7.5%) at 8:30 AM ET

• Average Weekly Hours (Forecast: 34.2, Previous: 34.1) at 8:30 AM ET

• FOMC Member Kugler Speaks at 12:20 PM ET and 1:00 PM ET

• CFTC Aluminium speculative net positions (Previous: 2.5K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Copper speculative positions (Previous: 19.0K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Silver speculative positions (Previous: 52.9K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Natural Gas speculative positions (Previous: -73.8K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Wheat speculative positions (Previous: -62.1K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Corn speculative positions (Previous: 441.2K) at 3:30 PM ET

• CFTC Soybeans speculative positions (Previous: -10.6K) at 3:30 PM ET

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

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

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