Key Economic Events: Week Of 9th March 2026
Release Date: 8th March 2026
What to Expect in Markets This Week: This week features key economic data releases including US CPI, Core CPI, Initial Jobless Claims, PPI, and Retail Sales. The highly anticipated Fed Interest Rate Decision is scheduled for March 18th, 2026.
09 March 2026
EUR - German Industrial Production (MoM) (Jan)
Date:
09-Mar-26, Mon, 15:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-0.50%
Notes:
German Industrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the EUR, while a lower reading is bearish.
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EUR - ECB President Lagarde Speaks
Date:
09-Mar-26, Mon, 18:00 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
ECB President Christine Lagarde's speeches often provide insights into the European Central Bank's monetary policy direction. Market participants closely watch for hawkish or dovish commentary regarding inflation, growth, and future rate decisions.
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10 March 2026
USD - CPI (MoM) (Feb)
Date:
10-Mar-26, Tue, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.30%
Notes:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in the price level of a basket of goods and services from a consumer perspective. A higher than expected reading indicates rising inflation and is bullish for the USD, as it may prompt the Fed to consider tighter monetary policy.
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USD - Core CPI (MoM) (Feb)
Date:
10-Mar-26, Tue, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.40%
Notes:
Core CPI excludes volatile food and energy prices, providing a clearer picture of underlying inflation trends. The Fed closely monitors Core CPI when making monetary policy decisions. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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11 March 2026
USD - Initial Jobless Claims
Date:
11-Mar-26, Wed, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Initial Jobless Claims report measures the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time. An increasing trend is negative/bearish for the USD, while decreasing claims indicate a strong labor market and are bullish for the USD.
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USD - PPI (MoM) (Feb)
Date:
11-Mar-26, Wed, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. Higher PPI readings indicate rising producer-level inflation, which may pass through to consumer inflation. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - Core PPI (MoM) (Feb)
Date:
11-Mar-26, Wed, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Core PPI excludes volatile food and energy prices, providing a clearer view of underlying producer-level inflation trends. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD as it may signal future consumer inflation.
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12 March 2026
EUR - Industrial Production (MoM) (Jan)
Date:
12-Mar-26, Thur, 15:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Eurozone Industrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the EUR.
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USD - Retail Sales (MoM) (Feb)
Date:
12-Mar-26, Thur, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Retail Sales measures the change in the total value of sales at the retail level. It is a key indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of economic activity. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Feb)
Date:
12-Mar-26, Thur, 19:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Core Retail Sales excludes automobile sales, providing a clearer view of underlying consumer spending trends. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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13 March 2026
EUR - ECB Interest Rate Decision
Date:
13-Mar-26, Fri, 17:15 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The European Central Bank's interest rate decision is one of the most influential monetary policy announcements for the EUR. The ECB Governing Council sets the main refinancing rate, which affects borrowing costs throughout the Eurozone. A rate hike or hawkish tone typically strengthens the EUR.
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USD - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Mar)
Date:
13-Mar-26, Fri, 20:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A higher reading indicates increased consumer optimism, which typically leads to higher spending and economic growth. A higher than expected reading is bullish 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:
CME FedWatch Tool
Previous:
3.63%
Notes:
The Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision is one of the most important economic events for the USD. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announces its decision on the target federal funds rate, which influences borrowing costs, inflation, and economic growth. A rate hike is bullish for the USD, while a rate cut is bearish.
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