Economic Calendar Summary - October 27, 2026

Market Overview

On October 27, 2026, global financial markets are closely monitoring economic conditions in Asia while anticipating key data releases from the United States. The day commenced with positive economic indicators from South Korea and China, which have contributed to a balanced market sentiment. Investors are particularly focused on the upcoming releases of durable goods orders and the Conference Board consumer confidence index, which are expected to influence market volatility across various sectors.

Key Economic Releases from Asia

• South Korea - Q3 GDP Growth: Actual: 1.0% (Forecast: 0.7%; Previous: 0.6%). Year-on-year growth stood at 3.4%, indicating a robust rebound in domestic demand and technology exports.
• Japan - Services Producer Price Index (CSPI) YoY: Actual: 3.7% (Forecast: 3.7%; Previous: 3.5%), reflecting ongoing inflationary pressures in the services sector.
• China - Year-to-Date Industrial Profits: Actual: 15.5% (Previous: 15.7%), showcasing stable earnings across core industrial sectors despite facing structural challenges.

Upcoming Economic Releases (CET)

• 08:00 Sweden - Trade Balance (Previous: -11.9B SEK)
• 08:00 Turkey - Unemployment Rate (Previous: 7.8%)
• 08:45 France - Consumer Confidence (Previous: 86 pts)
• 09:00 Spain - Unemployment Rate (Previous: 9.87%)
• 10:00 Eurozone - M3 Money Supply YoY (Previous: 2.9%)
• 13:30 USA - Durable Goods Orders Prelim MoM (Previous: -0.1%)
• 13:30 USA - Core Durable Goods Orders Prelim MoM (Previous: 0.5%)
• 14:00 USA - FHFA House Price Index MoM (Previous: 0.1%)
• 14:00 USA - S&P/Case-Shiller 10-City Home Price Index YoY (Previous: 3.4%)
• 15:00 USA - Conference Board Consumer Confidence (Previous: 81.9 pts)
• 15:00 USA - New Home Sales (Previous: 684K)
• 15:00 USA - Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index (Previous: -17 pts)
• 21:40 USA - API Weekly Crude Oil Stock Change (Previous: -1.58M bbl)
• 22:00 Chile - Interest Rate Decision (Previous: 5.25%)

Corporate Earnings Reports

Pre-market Releases:

• Boeing Company
• The Coca-Cola Company
• United Parcel Service
• HSBC Holdings
• Orange SA

Post-market Releases:

• Visa Inc.
• Logitech International

Markets to Watch

• US Dollar (EUR/USD): Focus on durable goods orders and consumer confidence data, which could impact the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook.
• US Equity Indices (S&P 500 / Dow Jones): Corporate investment data and earnings reports will influence market sentiment at the New York cash open.
• Crude Oil (WTI / Brent): Supported by positive economic indicators from China and South Korea, with the API inventory report expected to drive market repositioning.