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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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