As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Friday, April 25, 2025. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index and the Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR ) rig count are among the key reports that will be closely watched by investors and analysts.
Major Economic Events to Watch
• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Final): Expected at 50.8, previous 57.0. This index rates the relative level of current and future economic conditions based on a survey of consumers.
• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Consumer Expectations (Final): Forecast at 47.2, previous 52.6. This component focuses on consumers’ expectations for future economic conditions.
• 1:00 PM ET - Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count: Previous reading was 481. This serves as a leading indicator of demand for oil products.
• 1:00 PM ET - U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count: Previous count was 585. Provides a comprehensive view of drilling activity across the country.
Other Important Economic Events to Watch
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC S&P 500 speculative positions: Previous -63.1K. Offers insight into market sentiment among speculative traders.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative positions: Previous 31.8K. Indicates speculative positioning in tech-heavy index futures.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Gold speculative positions: Previous 202.2K. Reflects speculative interest in gold futures .
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Crude Oil speculative positions: Previous 146.4K. Shows speculative positioning in oil futures markets.
Other Economic Events to Watch
• 6:00 AM ET - IMF Meetings: Annual gathering of global financial leaders to discuss economic issues and policies.
• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations: Forecast 4.4%, previous 4.1%. Measures long-term inflation expectations.
• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations: Forecast 6.7%, previous 5.0%. Indicates short-term inflation expectations.
• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Current Conditions: Expected 56.5, previous 63.8. Assesses consumers’ views on current economic conditions.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Aluminium speculative net positions: Previous 1.1K. Shows speculative interest in aluminum futures.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Copper speculative positions: Previous 19.5K. Indicates speculative positioning in copper futures .
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Silver speculative positions: Previous 43.9K. Reflects speculative interest in silver futures .
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Natural Gas speculative positions: Previous -117.1K. Shows speculative positioning in natural gas futures .
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Wheat speculative positions: Previous -88.3K. Indicates speculative interest in wheat futures.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Corn speculative positions: Previous 234.2K. Reflects speculative positioning in corn futures.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Soybeans speculative positions: Previous 50.2K. Shows speculative interest in soybean futures.
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