Key Economic Events: Week Of 12th October 2025
Release Date: 12th October 2025
13 October 2025
CAD - Canada - Thanksgiving Day
Date: 13-Oct-25, Mon, All Day Currency: CAD Importance: 3 Notes: Thanksgiving in Canada is a national holiday, occurring on the second Monday in October. It is a day for people to give thanks for the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Learn More: Legacy Reference
JPY - Japan - National Sports Day
Date:
13-Oct-25, Mon, All Day
Currency:
JPY
Importance:
3
Notes:
Health and Sports Day is a national holiday in Japan held annually on the second Monday of October. It commemorates the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, and exists to promote sports and an active lifestyle.
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Legacy Reference
14 October 2025
EUR - German CPI (MoM) (Sep)
Date:
14-Oct-25, Tue, 11:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.20%
Notes:
The German Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.
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EURJPY
EURUSD
USD - Fed Chair Powell Speaks
Date:
14-Oct-25, Tue, 21:50 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Notes:
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Feb. 2018 – Feb. 2026) is to speak. As head of the Fed, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the U.S. dollar's value than any other person. Traders closely watch his speeches as they are often used to drop hints regarding future monetary policy.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
15 October 2025
USD - Core CPI (MoM) (Sep)
Date:
15-Oct-25, Wed, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.30%
Notes:
The Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price of goods and services, excluding food and energy. The CPI measures price change from the perspective of the consumer. It is a key way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
USD - CPI (YoY) (Sep)
Date:
15-Oct-25, Wed, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
2.90%
Notes:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in the price of goods and services from the perspective of the consumer. It is a key way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
USD - CPI (MoM) (Sep)
Date:
15-Oct-25, Wed, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.40%
Notes:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in the price of goods and services from the perspective of the consumer. It is a key way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
16 October 2025
GBP - GDP (MoM) (Aug)
Date:
16-Oct-25, Thu, 11:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.00%
Notes:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the annualized change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy. It is the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary indicator of the economy's health. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.
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GBPJPY
GBPUSD
USD - Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Sep)
Date:
16-Oct-25, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.70%
Notes:
Core Retail Sales measures the change in the total value of sales at the retail level in the U.S., excluding automobiles. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and is also considered as a pace indicator for the U.S. economy.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
USD - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Oct)
Date:
16-Oct-25, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
23.20
Notes:
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Manufacturing Index rates the relative level of general business conditions in Philadelphia. A level above zero on the index indicates improving conditions; below indicates worsening conditions. The data is compiled from a survey of about 250 manufacturers in the Philadelphia Federal Reserve district.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
USD - PPI (MoM) (Sep)
Date:
16-Oct-25, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-0.10%
Notes:
The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the change in the price of goods sold by manufacturers. It is a leading indicator of consumer price inflation, which accounts for the majority of overall inflation.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
USD - Retail Sales (MoM) (Sep)
Date:
16-Oct-25, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.60%
Notes:
Retail Sales measure the change in the total value of sales at the retail level. It is the foremost indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
USD - Crude Oil Inventories
Date:
16-Oct-25, Thu, 21:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
3.751M
Notes:
The Energy Information Administration's (EIA) Crude Oil Inventories measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held by US firms. The level of inventories influences the price of petroleum products, which can have an impact on inflation.
If the increase in crude inventories is more than expected, it implies weaker demand and is bearish for crude prices. The same can be said if a decline in inventories is less than expected.
If the increase in crude is less than expected, it implies greater demand and is bullish for crude prices. The same can be said if a decline in inventories is more than expected.
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USOILRoll
17 October 2025
EUR - CPI (YoY) (Sep)
Date:
17-Oct-25, Fri, 14:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
2.20%
Notes:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in the price of goods and services from the perspective of the consumer. It is a key way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.
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EURJPY
EURUSD
29 October 2025
USD - Fed Interest Rate Decision
Date:
29-Oct-25, Wed, 23:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
3.88%
Previous:
4.13%
Notes:
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announces its decision on the target range for the federal funds rate. Market expectations (e.g., via CME FedWatch Tool) and the accompanying statement/press conference are crucial for determining market impact and future policy direction. A reading that is stronger than forecast is generally supportive (bullish) for the USD, while a weaker than forecast reading is generally negative (bearish) for the USD.
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CME FedWatch Tool
Source: Investing.com, Firm Research. Notes as of 12th October 2025, 8 PM.
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