Key Economic Events: Week Of 30th March 2026
Release Date: 30th March 2026
What to Expect in Markets This Week: This week features key economic data releases including German CPI, China Manufacturing PMI, UK GDP, EU CPI, US Chicago PMI, CB Consumer Confidence, JOLTS Job Openings, ADP Nonfarm Employment Change, Retail Sales, S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, ISM Manufacturing PMI, and Nonfarm Payrolls. India observes Mahavir Jayanti holiday on March 31st. Multiple markets are closed for Good Friday on April 3rd. The next Fed Interest Rate Decision is scheduled for April 29th, 2026.
30 March 2026
EUR - German CPI (MoM) (Mar)
Date:
30-Mar-26, Mon, 17:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.20%
Notes:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. Higher CPI readings indicate rising inflation and may strengthen the EUR as it could prompt the ECB to consider tighter monetary policy. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the EUR.
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USD - Fed Chair Powell Speaks
Date:
30-Mar-26, Mon, 20:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speeches are closely watched by markets for insights into monetary policy direction. His comments can significantly impact USD volatility and market expectations for future rate decisions.
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31 March 2026
INR - India - Mahavir Jayanti
Date:
31-Mar-26, Tue, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Mahavir Jayanti is a Jain festival celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavira. Financial markets in India are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for INR pairs.
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CNY - Manufacturing PMI (Mar)
Date:
31-Mar-26, Tue, 07:00 IST
Currency:
CNY
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
49
Notes:
The Manufacturing PMI measures the level of general business conditions in the manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while below 50 signals contraction. It is a key leading indicator of economic health. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the CNY.
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GBP - UK GDP (QoQ) (Q4)
Date:
31-Mar-26, Tue, 11:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.10%
Notes:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of goods and services produced by the economy. It is a key indicator of economic health. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the GBP, while a lower reading is bearish.
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GBP - UK GDP (YoY) (Q4)
Date:
31-Mar-26, Tue, 11:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
1.00%
Notes:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of goods and services produced by the economy. It is a key indicator of economic health. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the GBP, while a lower reading is bearish.
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EUR - EU CPI (YoY) (Mar)
Date:
31-Mar-26, Tue, 14:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
1.90%
Notes:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. Higher CPI readings indicate rising inflation and may strengthen the EUR as it could prompt the ECB to consider tighter monetary policy. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the EUR.
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USD - Chicago PMI (Mar)
Date:
31-Mar-26, Tue, 19:15 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
57.7
Notes:
The Chicago PMI measures the level of general business conditions in the manufacturing sector of the Chicago region. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while below 50 signals contraction. It is a key leading indicator of economic health. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - CB Consumer Confidence (Mar)
Date:
31-Mar-26, Tue, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
91.2
Notes:
The Consumer Confidence Index measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. Higher consumer confidence indicates increased consumer spending, which drives economic growth. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - JOLTS Job Openings (Feb)
Date:
31-Mar-26, Tue, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
6.946M
Notes:
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) measures the number of job openings during the month. It is a key indicator of labor market demand and economic health. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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01 April 2026
USD - ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Mar)
Date:
01-Apr-26, Wed, 17:45 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
63K
Notes:
The ADP Nonfarm Employment Change measures the change in the number of employed people in the nonfarm sector. It is a key indicator of labor market health and a precursor to the official Nonfarm Payrolls report. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - Retail Sales (MoM) (Feb)
Date:
01-Apr-26, Wed, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-0.20%
Notes:
Retail Sales measures the total receipts of retail stores. 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:
01-Apr-26, Wed, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.00%
Notes:
Core Retail Sales excludes automobile sales and measures the total receipts of retail stores. It is a key indicator of consumer spending. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Mar)
Date:
01-Apr-26, Wed, 19:15 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
52.4
Notes:
The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI measures the level of general business conditions in the manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while below 50 signals contraction. It is a key leading indicator of economic health. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - ISM Manufacturing PMI (Mar)
Date:
01-Apr-26, Wed, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
52.4
Notes:
The ISM Manufacturing PMI measures the level of general business conditions in the manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while below 50 signals contraction. It is a key leading indicator of economic health. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - ISM Manufacturing Prices (Mar)
Date:
01-Apr-26, Wed, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
70.5
Notes:
The ISM Manufacturing Prices Index measures the level of prices paid by manufacturers for raw materials and supplies. It is a key indicator of inflationary pressures in the manufacturing sector. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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03 April 2026
Australia - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Australia are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for AUD pairs.
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Brazil - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Brazil are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for BRL pairs.
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Canada - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Canada are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for CAD pairs.
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France - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in France are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for EUR pairs.
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Germany - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Germany are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for EUR pairs.
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Hong Kong - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Hong Kong are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for HKD pairs.
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India - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in India are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for INR pairs.
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Italy - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Italy are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for EUR pairs.
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New Zealand - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in New Zealand are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for NZD pairs.
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Singapore - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Singapore are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for SGD pairs.
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South Africa - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in South Africa are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for ZAR pairs.
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Spain - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Spain are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for EUR pairs.
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Switzerland - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Switzerland are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for CHF pairs.
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United Kingdom - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in the United Kingdom are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for GBP pairs.
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United States - Good Friday
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in the United States are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for USD pairs.
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USD - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Mar)
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.40%
Notes:
Average Hourly Earnings measures the change in the price businesses pay for labor. It is a key indicator of wage inflation and consumer spending power. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - Nonfarm Payrolls (Mar)
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-92K
Notes:
Nonfarm Payrolls measures the change in the number of employed people during the previous month, excluding the farming industry. It is the most important indicator of labor market health. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - Unemployment Rate (Mar)
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
4.40%
Notes:
The Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of the total workforce that is unemployed during the previous month. It is a key indicator of labor market health. A lower than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - S&P Global Services PMI (Mar)
Date:
03-Apr-26, Fri, 19:15 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
51.7
Notes:
The S&P Global Services PMI measures the level of general business conditions in the services sector. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while below 50 signals contraction. The services sector represents a large portion of the US economy. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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29 April 2026
USD - Fed Interest Rate Decision
Date:
29-Apr-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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