Economic Calendar Summary - March 25, 2026
Overview
The economic calendar for March 25, 2026, is relatively light, with only a few notable releases expected. The key data points to watch include the IFO index from Germany, the US trade balance, and the US crude oil inventory changes as reported by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Key Economic Releases
- 09:00 AM GMT: Germany IFO Index
- 12:30 PM GMT: US Trade Balance
- 02:30 PM GMT: US EIA Crude Oil Inventories
Market Impact
While the first two releases (Germany IFO index and US trade balance) are not expected to have a significant impact on the markets, the crude oil inventory data could be particularly relevant given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This geopolitical situation may influence oil prices and market sentiment.
Recent Market Developments
On March 24, 2026, mixed data from the US Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was reported, leading to gains in the EUR/USD currency pair. Additionally, there was a noted shift in Europe's PMIs, with strong manufacturing data contrasted by a decline in services.