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Trump speech and economic data in focus for Tuesday

Published 17/02/2025, 20:02
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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 Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The spotlight will be on U.S. President Trump's speech, which is anticipated to provide insights into potential policy directions and economic outlook.

Major Economic Events to Watch:

• 3:00 PM ET: U.S. President Trump Speaks - This high-profile address could offer valuable insights into administration policies and economic priorities.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch:

• 8:30 AM ET: NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Forecast: -1.10, Previous: -12.60) - This index measures general business conditions in New York state.

• 10:20 AM ET: FOMC Member Daly Speaks - San Francisco Fed President's remarks may provide clues about future monetary policy.

• 1:00 PM ET: Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Barr Speaks - His comments could offer insights into financial regulation and supervision.

• 4:00 PM ET: TIC Net Long-Term Transactions (Forecast: 149.1B, Previous: 79.0B) - This measures foreign demand for U.S. securities, impacting currency markets.

Other Economic Events to Watch:

• 10:00 AM ET: NAHB Housing Market Index (Forecast: 47, Previous: 47) - Indicates the outlook on single-family home sales.

• 11:30 AM ET: 3-Month Bill Auction (Previous: 4.225%) - Reflects short-term government borrowing costs.

• 11:30 AM ET: 6-Month Bill Auction (Previous: 4.185%) - Another indicator of short-term government borrowing costs.

• 1:00 PM ET: 52-Week Bill Auction (Previous: 4.025%) - Provides insight into longer-term government borrowing costs.

• 4:00 PM ET: TIC Net Long-Term Transactions including Swaps (Previous: 79.00B) - Offers a broader view of international capital flows.

• 4:00 PM ET: Overall Net Capital Flow (Previous: 159.90B) - Indicates the overall direction of capital movement in and out of the U.S.

• 4:00 PM ET: Foreign Buying, T-bonds (Previous: -15.80B) - Shows foreign interest in U.S. Treasury bonds.

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

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