Key Economic Events: Week Of 15th June 2026
Release Date: 15th June 2026
15 June 2026
USD - NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (June)
Date:
15-Jun-26, Mon, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Empire State Manufacturing Index provides an early look at manufacturing activity in New York State. A reading above zero indicates improving conditions. It is a key leading indicator for the broader US manufacturing sector.
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USD - Industrial Production (May)
Date:
15-Jun-26, Mon, 18:45 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Industrial Production measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities. It is a key indicator of economic strength and consumer demand.
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EUR - Industrial Production (April)
Date:
15-Jun-26, Mon, 14:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Industrial Production in the Eurozone measures the output of the industrial sector. It is a major indicator of the health of the Eurozone economy and influences ECB policy decisions.
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16 June 2026
JPY - Bank of Japan (BoJ) Policy Announcement
Date:
16-Jun-26, Tue, Tentative
Currency:
JPY
Importance:
3
Forecast:
1.00%
Previous:
0.75%
Notes:
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates to 1.00%. This move reflects the BoJ's confidence in achieving its inflation targets and its pivot away from ultra-loose monetary policy.
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AUD - Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Policy Announcement
Date:
16-Jun-26, Tue, 10:00 IST
Currency:
AUD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
4.35%
Previous:
4.35%
Notes:
The RBA is expected to maintain its cash rate at 4.35%. Markets will be watching for any changes in the policy statement regarding inflation and future rate paths.
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USD - Housing Starts (May)
Date:
16-Jun-26, Tue, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Housing Starts measures the number of new residential construction projects that began during the month. It is a key indicator of health in the housing sector and broader economy.
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EUR - ZEW Economic Sentiment (June)
Date:
16-Jun-26, Tue, 14:30 IST
Currency:
EUR
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The ZEW Economic Sentiment Index gauges the 6-month economic outlook of institutional investors. It provides insight into the sentiment of the financial community regarding the Eurozone economy.
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17 June 2026
USD - Federal Reserve (FOMC) Rate Decision & Projections
Date:
17-Jun-26, Wed, 23:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
CME FedWatch Tool
Previous:
3.63%
Notes:
This marks the first meeting under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Rates are expected to remain steady, but the dot plot and the press conference will be scrutinized for hints of a pivot towards a more hawkish stance due to resurfacing inflation concerns.
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USD - Retail Sales (May)
Date:
17-Jun-26, Wed, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Retail Sales measures the total value of sales at the retail level. It is a key indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity.
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UK - Consumer Price Index (CPI) (May)
Date:
17-Jun-26, Wed, 11:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
3.0%
Previous:
-
Notes:
UK CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services from the perspective of the consumer. It is the key measure of inflation for the UK and a primary indicator for BoE interest rate decisions.
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NZD - GDP (Q1)
Date:
17-Jun-26, Wed, 04:15 IST
Currency:
NZD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
GDP measures the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy. It is the broadest measure of economic activity and health for New Zealand.
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18 June 2026
UK - Bank of England (BoE) Policy Announcement
Date:
18-Jun-26, Thu, 16:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
3.75%
Previous:
3.75%
Notes:
The Bank of England is expected to hold its official bank rate at 3.75%. Investors will look for insights into the BoE's assessment of inflation and growth prospects.
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CHF - Swiss National Bank (SNB) Policy Announcement
Date:
18-Jun-26, Thu, 13:00 IST
Currency:
CHF
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The SNB policy decision is key for Swiss franc pairs. The bank's stance on inflation and currency interventions will be closely monitored.
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USD - Weekly Initial Jobless Claims
Date:
18-Jun-26, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Initial Jobless Claims measures the number of people who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week. It is a timely indicator of labor market conditions.
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USD - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (June)
Date:
18-Jun-26, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index measures the relative level of business conditions for manufacturers in the Philadelphia Federal Reserve district. It is a key leading indicator for the national manufacturing sector.
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19 June 2026
US - Market Holiday (Juneteenth)
Date:
19-Jun-26, Fri, All Day
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
US markets are closed in observance of Juneteenth. Trading volumes in global markets may be thinner than usual.
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UK - Retail Sales (May)
Date:
19-Jun-26, Fri, 11:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
Retail Sales measures the change in the total value of inflation-adjusted sales at the retail level. It is a key indicator of consumer spending and economic health in the UK.
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JPY - National CPI (May)
Date:
19-Jun-26, Fri, 05:00 IST
Currency:
JPY
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-
Notes:
National CPI measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is the key measure of inflation for Japan and influences BoJ policy decisions.
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