Key Economic Events: Week Of 17th November 2025
Release Date: 17th November 2025
What to Expect in Markets This Week: The week kicks off with Japan's GDP data, providing insights into the country's economic health. Mid-week features key inflation data from the UK and the Eurozone, along with US Crude Oil Inventories. The week's focus will then shift to the US with the FOMC Meeting Minutes, Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, and Existing Home Sales data. The week concludes with S&P Global Manufacturing and Services PMI data from the US. The next Fed Interest Rate Decision is scheduled for December 10th, 2025.
17 November 2025
JPY - GDP (QoQ) (Q3)
Date:
17-Nov-25, Mon, 5:20 IST
Currency:
JPY
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.50%
Notes:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the 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 JPY, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the JPY.
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USDJPY
EURJPY
19 November 2025
GBP - CPI (YoY) (Oct)
Date:
19-Nov-25, Wed, 12:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
3.80%
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 GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.
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EUR - CPI (YoY) (Oct)
Date:
19-Nov-25, Wed, 15:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
2.10%
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
USD - Crude Oil Inventories
Date:
19-Nov-25, Wed, 21:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
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
20 November 2025
Holiday - Brazil - Black Awareness Day
Date:
20-Nov-25, Thu, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
Holiday
Notes:
National holiday in Brazil.
USD - FOMC Meeting Minutes
Date:
20-Nov-25, Thu, 0:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
Notes:
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Minutes are a detailed record of the committee's policy-setting meeting held about three weeks earlier. The minutes offer detailed insights regarding the FOMC's stance on monetary policy, so currency traders carefully examine them for clues regarding the outcome of future interest rate decisions.
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USDJPY
EURUSD
USD - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Nov)
Date:
20-Nov-25, Thu, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-12.8
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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EURUSD
USD - Existing Home Sales (Oct)
Date:
20-Nov-25, Thu, 20:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
4.06M
Notes:
Existing Home Sales measures the annualized number of residential buildings that were sold during the previous month, excluding new construction. It is a leading indicator of economic health as the sale of a home triggers a wide-reaching ripple effect. 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
21 November 2025
USD - S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Nov)
Date:
21-Nov-25, Fri, 20:15 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
52.5
Notes:
The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector; below 50 indicates contraction. Traders watch these surveys closely as purchasing managers usually have early access to data about their company’s performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance. 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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EURUSD
USD - S&P Global Services PMI (Nov)
Date:
21-Nov-25, Fri, 20:15 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
54.8
Notes:
The S&P Global Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the services sector. It is based on survey responses from senior executives in service sector companies covering activity, new orders, employment, and prices. A PMI reading above 50 represents expansion when compared with the previous month, below 50 represents contraction. 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
10 December 2025
USD - Fed Interest Rate Decision
Date:
10-Dec-25, Wed, 23:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
3.76%
Previous:
3.88%
Notes:
Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members vote on where to set the target interest rate. Traders watch interest rate changes closely as relative short term interest rates are a primary factor in currency valuation. 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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Source: Investing.com, Firm Research. Notes as of 16th November 2025, 8 PM.
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