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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. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: EURJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: USDJPY EURJPY

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. Learn More: AUDUSD AUDJPY

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. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: EURJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: GBPJPY GBPUSD

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. Learn More: NZDUSD NZDJPY

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. Learn More: GBPJPY GBPUSD

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. Learn More: USDCHF CHFJPY

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. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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. Learn More: Wikipedia Reference

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. Learn More: GBPJPY GBPUSD

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. Learn More: USDJPY EURJPY

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