Economic Calendar Summary - September 24, 2026

On September 24, 2026, the economic calendar is particularly significant for European currencies and bonds, as markets anticipate key decisions from several central banks and fresh economic data from major economies.

Central Bank Decisions

At 9:30 a.m. GMT, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Riksbank of Sweden are set to announce their interest rate decisions. The consensus is that the SNB will maintain its rate at 0.00%, while the Riksbank is expected to keep its rate at 1.75%. Following these announcements, at 10:00 a.m. GMT, attention will shift to Germany, where the Ifo indices will be released. Analysts predict a slight improvement in business sentiment, which will be crucial for assessing the resilience of the German economy amidst high energy costs and tighter financial conditions across the eurozone.

U.S. Economic Data

In the latter half of the day, the focus will turn to the United States, where key data releases are expected. Weekly jobless claims are anticipated to rise slightly to 200,000, while new home sales are forecasted to increase by 1.3% month-over-month, rebounding from a previous decline of 10.5%. Additionally, speeches from Federal Reserve officials may introduce further volatility, especially in light of rising bond yields and hawkish expectations regarding future interest rate paths.

Detailed Economic Calendar

• 04:00 AM GMT: Xi Jinping begins state visit to the U.S.
• 06:45 AM GMT: France - Overall Business Climate (Expected: 98 pts; Previous: 98 pts)
• 07:30 AM GMT: Switzerland - SNB interest-rate decision (Expected: 0.00%; Previous: 0.00%)
• 08:00 AM GMT: Norway - Norges Bank interest-rate decision (Expected: 4.50%; Previous: 4.25%)
• 10:00 AM GMT: Germany - Ifo Expectations (Expected: 89.3 pts; Previous: 89.1 pts)
• 12:30 PM GMT: USA - Initial Jobless Claims (Expected: 200k; Previous: 198k)
• 2:00 PM GMT: USA - New Home Sales (Expected: 0.6155mn; Previous: 0.607mn)

Central Bankers' Speeches

Several central bankers are scheduled to speak throughout the day, including:

• 9:30 AM GMT: BoE’s Dhingra
• 12:30 PM GMT: Fed’s Barkin
• 2:10 PM GMT: Fed’s Paulson

Market Reactions

As of the latest updates, bond yields have reached their highest levels since 2007, and the German Ifo index has shown stronger-than-expected results, although the DE40 index has experienced losses. Additionally, the Norges Bank has raised interest rates, reflecting a tightening monetary policy in response to economic conditions.