Economic Calendar Summary - February 19, 2026
Economic Calendar Summary - February 19, 2026
Key Economic Releases
On February 19, 2026, the macroeconomic calendar is relatively light, with two significant releases expected:
- US Trade Balance for December: The consensus anticipates a deficit of -55.5 billion USD, a slight improvement from the -56.8 billion USD deficit reported in November. This data is particularly relevant in the context of former President Trump's efforts to reduce the trade deficit and the impact of tariffs imposed during his administration.
- Initial Jobless Claims: Weekly jobless claims data is also set to be released, with expectations of 225,000 claims, compared to 227,000 claims from the previous week. The jobless claims have remained stable within the range of 210,000 to 240,000, indicating a balanced labor market.
Additional Economic Data Releases
In addition to the trade balance and jobless claims, the following data will also be released:
- 03:30 PM GMT: EIA data on US natural gas inventories
- 05:00 PM GMT: DoE data on US crude oil inventories
Recent Economic Highlights
Recent economic reports have shown positive trends:
- US Industrial Production: Higher than expected results were reported on February 18, 2026.
- US Durable Goods Orders: Also stronger than anticipated, leading to a reaction in the EUR/USD currency pair.
Informational only. Not investment advice.