Key Economic Events: Week Of 26th January 2026
Release Date: 26th January 2026
What to Expect in Markets This Week: This week features important US economic indicators including Durable Goods Orders, Initial Jobless Claims, and PPI data. The Fed Interest Rate Decision is scheduled on January 29th, 2026. Canadian interest rate decision will also be released. The next Fed Interest Rate Decision is scheduled on March 18th, 2026.
26 January 2026
Holiday - Australia - Australia Day
Date:
26-Jan-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
AUD
Importance:
3
Notes:
High-importance market holiday for Australia; closures can reduce liquidity and impact price discovery in AUD and local assets.
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Australia Day
Holiday - India - Republic Day
Date:
26-Jan-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
INR
Importance:
3
Notes:
High-importance market holiday for India; trading volumes in INR assets and Indian markets may be significantly lower.
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Republic Day
USD - Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Nov)
Date:
26-Jan-26, Mon, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-2.20%
Notes:
Measures monthly change in new orders placed with manufacturers for durable goods; a higher than expected reading is generally considered supportive for the USD and signals stronger investment demand.
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27 January 2026
USD - U.S. President Trump Speaks
Date:
27-Jan-26, Tue, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-2.20%
Notes:
Statements from the US President can significantly impact market sentiment and the US Dollar. Economic policy announcements or trade comments often cause market volatility.
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USD - CB Consumer Confidence (Jan)
Date:
27-Jan-26, Tue, 20:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
89.1
Notes:
Conference Board index of consumer confidence based on households' assessment of current and future economic conditions; higher readings suggest stronger consumer spending prospects and can be viewed as USD-positive risk sentiment.
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USDJPY EURUSD
28 January 2026
USD - U.S. President Trump Speaks - W
Date:
28-Jan-26, Wed, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Statements from the US President can significantly impact market sentiment and the US Dollar. Economic policy announcements or trade comments often cause market volatility.
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USDJPY EURUSD
CAD - BoC Interest Rate Decision
Date:
28-Jan-26, Wed, 20:15 IST
Currency:
CAD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
2.25%
Notes:
The Bank of Canada's interest rate decision significantly impacts the Canadian Dollar. Higher rates typically strengthen the CAD, while lower rates tend to weaken it.
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USDJPY EURUSD
29 January 2026
USD - Fed Interest Rate Decision
Date:
29-Jan-26, Thu, 00:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Actual:
3.75%
Previous:
3.75%
Notes:
Federal Reserve target rate announcement; deviations from expectations or changes in forward guidance are typically the most important scheduled driver of USD and global risk sentiment that week.
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USD - FOMC Statement
Date:
29-Jan-26, Thu, 00:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Federal Open Market Committee statement provides insight into the Fed's monetary policy outlook and economic projections.
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USD - FOMC Press Conference
Date:
29-Jan-26, Thu, 01:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.00%
Notes:
The FOMC press conference provides additional details on the Fed's monetary policy decisions and economic outlook.
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USD - Initial Jobless Claims
Date:
29-Jan-26, Thu, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.00%
Notes:
Weekly number of individuals filing for unemployment insurance for the first time; persistent declines are seen as labor-market strength and can be viewed as USD-positive risk sentiment, while sustained increases may weigh on growth expectations.
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30 January 2026
EUR - German GDP (QoQ) (Q4)
Date:
30-Jan-26, Fri, 14:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.20%
Notes:
Quarterly change in inflation-adjusted value of goods and services produced in Germany; stronger growth tends to be supportive for the EUR and Eurozone risk assets.
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EUR - German CPI (MoM) (Jan)
Date:
30-Jan-26, Fri, 18:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
43.5
Notes:
Measures monthly change in consumer prices in Germany; higher inflation prints generally increase ECB tightening expectations and can support the EUR.
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USD - PPI (MoM) (Dec)
Date:
30-Jan-26, Fri, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
50.1
Notes:
Producer Price Index tracking wholesale price changes; sustained upside surprises can feed into consumer inflation expectations and influence Fed policy expectations.
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USDJPY EURUSD
USD - Chicago PMI (Jan)
Date:
30-Jan-26, Fri, 20:15 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Regional manufacturing activity index for the Chicago area; readings below 50 indicate contraction, with large moves often affecting expectations for US growth and ISM data.
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31 January 2026
CNY - Manufacturing PMI (Jan)
Date:
31-Jan-26, Sat, 07:00 IST
Currency:
CNY
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Official Chinese Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, with readings above 50 indicating expansion; surprises can move CNH, industrial commodities, and global risk sentiment.
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