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Key Economic Events: Week Of 24th August 2026
Release Date: 24th August 2026

25 August 2026

DE - German GDP (QoQ) (Q2)

Date: 25-Aug-26, Tue, 11:30 IST Currency: EUR Importance: - Forecast: 0.20% Previous: 0.40% Notes: German quarterly GDP is the most closely watched growth read for Europe's largest economy. A firmer print can support EUR through better euro-area growth expectations, while a slowdown would reinforce concerns about domestic momentum and the ECB policy outlook. Learn More: EURJPY EURUSD

US - CB Consumer Confidence (Aug)

Date: 25-Aug-26, Tue, 19:30 IST Currency: USD Importance: - Forecast: 91.20 Previous: 90.80 Notes: The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index gauges household sentiment about current conditions and near-term expectations. A firmer reading can support USD through improved growth outlooks, while weakness may signal caution among consumers and weigh on risk appetite. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - New Home Sales (Jul)

Date: 25-Aug-26, Tue, 19:30 IST Currency: USD Importance: - Forecast: 620K Previous: 628K Notes: New home sales provide a timely read on U.S. housing demand and interest-rate sensitivity. A stronger print can support USD through better growth sentiment, while a decline would highlight ongoing pressure from elevated financing costs. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

26 August 2026

US - Core PCE Price Index (YoY) (Jul)

Date: 26-Aug-26, Wed, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: - Forecast: 3.30% Previous: 3.30% Notes: The annual Core PCE Price Index is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. A firm or rising reading can support USD through higher-for-longer rate expectations, while disinflation would reinforce the case for policy easing. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Jul)

Date: 26-Aug-26, Wed, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: - Forecast: 0.20% Previous: 0.10% Notes: Monthly Core PCE captures the latest pace of underlying consumer-price changes. An upside surprise can lift yields and support USD, while a softer print would ease inflation concerns and boost easing expectations. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - GDP (QoQ) (Q2)

Date: 26-Aug-26, Wed, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: - Forecast: 1.50% Previous: 2.10% Notes: U.S. quarterly GDP is a major growth release that shapes expectations for Federal Reserve policy. A firmer read can support USD through better growth sentiment, while a slowdown would reinforce concerns about economic momentum and weigh on the dollar. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Jul)

Date: 26-Aug-26, Wed, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: - Forecast: 0.70% Previous: 0.30% Notes: Durable goods orders are a key leading indicator for U.S. manufacturing and business investment. A stronger reading can support USD through improved capex sentiment, while weakness may signal caution in the industrial sector. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - Crude Oil Inventories

Date: 26-Aug-26, Wed, 20:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: - Forecast: Link Previous: 4.405M Notes: U.S. crude inventories provide a timely read on the oil supply-demand balance. A larger draw can support oil prices and inflation expectations, while a build may weigh on crude and risk sentiment. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

27 August 2026

US - Initial Jobless Claims

Date: 27-Aug-26, Thu, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: - Forecast: Link Previous: 206K Notes: Initial jobless claims are a high-frequency labour-market signal. Lower claims can support USD through resilient growth expectations, while a material rise may pull yields and the dollar lower. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

16 September 2026

USD - Fed Interest Rate Decision

Date: 16-Sep-26, Wed, 23:30 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: CME FedWatch Tool Previous: 3.63% Notes: The 16 September 2026 Federal Reserve decision is the next scheduled policy meeting after this week. It remains the key medium-term USD catalyst and will reset expectations for the rate path, guidance and global risk sentiment. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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