Key Economic Events: Week Of 9th February 2026
Release Date: 9th February 2026
What to Expect in Markets This Week: This week features key US economic data including Retail Sales, Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the January jobs report (Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate). The UK will release GDP data, and US Treasury auctions for 10-year notes and 30-year bonds are also scheduled. Japan observes National Founding Day on Wednesday. The next Fed Interest Rate Decision is scheduled for March 18th, 2026.
10 February 2026
USD - Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec)
Date:
10-Feb-26, Tue, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.40%
Previous:
0.60%
Notes:
Retail Sales gauges the change in the aggregate value of sales at the retail level across the country. It is an important indicator of consumer spending accounting for the majority of overall economic activity. 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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USD - Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec)
Date:
10-Feb-26, Tue, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.40%
Previous:
0.50%
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 which accounts for a large percentage of US GDP. 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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11 February 2026
JPY - Japan - National Founding Day
Date:
11-Feb-26, Wed, All Day
Currency:
JPY
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
National Founding Day is a public holiday in Japan. It marks the legendary foundation of Japan and the accession of its first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, at Kashihara Gū in 660 BC. Financial markets are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for JPY pairs.
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USD - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Jan)
Date:
11-Feb-26, Wed, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.30%
Previous:
0.30%
Notes:
The Average Hourly Earnings measures the change in the price businesses pay for labor, including benefits. Rising wage levels can put upward pressure on inflation, leading to tighter monetary policy. 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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USD - Nonfarm Payrolls (Jan)
Date:
11-Feb-26, Wed, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
70K
Previous:
50K
Notes:
The Nonfarm Payrolls measures the change in the number of employed people during the previous month, excluding the farming industry. Job creation is an important indicator of consumer spending and overall economic health. 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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USD - Unemployment Rate (Jan)
Date:
11-Feb-26, Wed, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
4.40%
Previous:
4.40%
Notes:
The Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment. A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD.
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USD - Crude Oil Inventories
Date:
11-Feb-26, Wed, 21:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-3.455M
Notes:
The Energy Information Administration (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. A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD.
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USD - 10-Year Note Auction
Date:
11-Feb-26, Wed, 23:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
4.17%
Notes:
The 10-year Treasury note auction measures the yield on the notes being auctioned. The yield is a key indicator of the government's debt situation. Investors monitor the yield since it is closely tied to interest rates. 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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12 February 2026
GBP - GDP (YoY) (Q4)
Date:
12-Feb-26, Thu, 12:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
1.30%
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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GBP - GDP (MoM) (Dec)
Date:
12-Feb-26, Thu, 12:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.10%
Previous:
0.30%
Notes:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the monthly 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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GBP - GDP (QoQ) (Q4)
Date:
12-Feb-26, Thu, 12:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.20%
Previous:
0.10%
Notes:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the quarterly 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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USD - Initial Jobless Claims
Date:
12-Feb-26, Thu, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
222K
Previous:
231K
Notes:
The Initial Jobless Claims measures the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week. This is the earliest U.S. economic data, but the market impact varies from week to week. A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD.
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USD - Existing Home Sales (Jan)
Date:
12-Feb-26, Thu, 20:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
4.22M
Previous:
4.35M
Notes:
Existing Home Sales measures the change in the annualized number of existing residential buildings that were sold during the previous month. This report helps to gauge the strength of the U.S. housing market and is a key indicator of overall economic strength. 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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USD - 30-Year Bond Auction
Date:
12-Feb-26, Thu, 23:31 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
4.83%
Notes:
The 30-year Treasury bond auction measures the yield on the bonds being auctioned. The yield is a key indicator of the government's debt situation. Investors monitor the yield since it is closely tied to interest rates. 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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13 February 2026
USD - CPI (MoM) (Jan)
Date:
13-Feb-26, Fri, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.30%
Previous:
0.30%
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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USD - CPI (YoY) (Jan)
Date:
13-Feb-26, Fri, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
2.50%
Previous:
2.70%
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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USD - Core CPI (MoM) (Jan)
Date:
13-Feb-26, Fri, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.30%
Previous:
0.20%
Notes:
The Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price of goods and services, excluding food and energy. 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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18 March 2026
USD - Fed Interest Rate Decision
Date:
18-Mar-26, Wed, 23:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
3.62%
Previous:
3.63%
Notes:
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members vote on where to set the target interest rate. Deviations from expectations or changes in forward guidance are typically the most important scheduled driver of USD and global risk sentiment.
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