Key Economic Events: Week Of 6th April 2026
Release Date: 6th April 2026
What to Expect in Markets This Week: This week features key economic data releases including US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI and Prices, RBNZ Interest Rate Decision, US Core PCE Price Index, GDP, German CPI, and US CPI data. Multiple markets are closed for Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays. The next Fed Interest Rate Decision is scheduled for April 29th, 2026.
06 April 2026
China - Ching Ming Festival
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Ching Ming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is a traditional Chinese holiday for families to sweep tombs and honor ancestors. Financial markets in China mainland are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for CNY pairs.
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France - Easter
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in France are typically closed or operating on a reduced schedule on this day, leading to lower liquidity for EUR pairs.
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Germany - Easter
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Germany are typically closed or operating on a reduced schedule on this day, leading to lower liquidity for EUR pairs.
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Hong Kong - Ching Ming Festival
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Ching Ming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is a traditional Chinese holiday for families to sweep tombs and honor ancestors. Financial markets in Hong Kong are typically closed on this day, leading to lower liquidity for HKD pairs.
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Italy - Easter
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Italy are typically closed or operating on a reduced schedule on this day, leading to lower liquidity for EUR pairs.
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New Zealand - Easter
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in New Zealand are typically closed or operating on a reduced schedule on this day, leading to lower liquidity for NZD pairs.
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South Africa - Family Day
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Family Day is a public holiday in South Africa. Financial markets are typically closed or operating on a reduced schedule on this day, leading to lower liquidity for ZAR pairs.
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Spain - Easter Monday
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Easter Monday is a Christian holiday following Easter Sunday. Financial markets in Spain are typically closed or operating on a reduced schedule on this day, leading to lower liquidity for EUR pairs.
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Switzerland - Easter
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in Switzerland are typically closed or operating on a reduced schedule on this day, leading to lower liquidity for CHF pairs.
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United Kingdom - Easter
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Financial markets in the United Kingdom are typically closed or operating on a reduced schedule on this day, leading to lower liquidity for GBP pairs.
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USD - ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices (Mar)
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
63
Previous:
-
Notes:
The ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices index measures the prices paid by service sector businesses for inputs. It is a key indicator of inflationary pressures in the services sector. Higher readings indicate stronger inflation pressures. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (Mar)
Date:
06-Apr-26, Mon, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
56.1
Previous:
-
Notes:
The ISM Non-Manufacturing 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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07 April 2026
Hong Kong - Easter
Date:
07-Apr-26, Tue, All Day
Currency:
Holiday
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection 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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08 April 2026
NZD - RBNZ Interest Rate Decision
Date:
08-Apr-26, Wed, 07:30 IST
Currency:
NZD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
2.25%
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Interest Rate Decision is one of the most important economic events for the NZD. The RBNZ announces its decision on the official cash rate, which influences borrowing costs, inflation, and economic growth. A rate hike is bullish for the NZD, while a rate cut is bearish.
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09 April 2026
USD - Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Feb)
Date:
09-Apr-26, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.40%
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Core PCE Price Index measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy. It is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of underlying inflation. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - Core PCE Price Index (YoY) (Feb)
Date:
09-Apr-26, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
3.10%
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Core PCE Price Index (YoY) measures the year-on-year change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy. It is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of underlying inflation. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - GDP (QoQ) (Q4)
Date:
09-Apr-26, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.70%
Previous:
-
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 USD, while a lower reading is bearish.
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10 April 2026
EUR - German CPI (MoM) (Mar)
Date:
10-Apr-26, Fri, 11:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.20%
Previous:
-
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 - CPI (MoM) (Mar)
Date:
10-Apr-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.30%
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. It is a key indicator of inflation. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - Core CPI (MoM) (Mar)
Date:
10-Apr-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
0.20%
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Core CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy. It is a key indicator of underlying inflation. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the USD.
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USD - CPI (YoY) (Mar)
Date:
10-Apr-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
2.40%
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Consumer Price Index (YoY) measures the year-on-year change in the price of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. It is a key indicator of inflation. 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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