Economic Calendar Summary - April 22, 2026
Overview
The economic calendar for April 22, 2026, is relatively light, with key focus areas including US mortgage application data and speeches from European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers. Additionally, earnings reports from major companies such as Tesla and IBM are anticipated, which could influence market sentiment.
Key Economic Data Releases
- 11 AM GMT: Germany - Bundesbank Monthly Report
- 12 PM GMT: USA - MBA Mortgage Applications (previous: 1.8%)
- 1 PM GMT: USA - 30-year Mortgage Rate (previous: 6.42%)
- 1 PM GMT: Turkey - Weekly Repo Rate (forecast: 37%; previous: 37%)
- 3:30 PM GMT: USA - EIA Crude Oil Inventories (previous: -0.913M)
- 3:30 PM GMT: USA - Gasoline Inventories (previous: -6.328M)
- 3:30 PM GMT: USA - Distillate Inventories (previous: -3.122M)
- 3:30 PM GMT: USA - Cushing Inventories (previous: -1.727M)
Central Bank Speakers
Several ECB policymakers are scheduled to speak throughout the day, which may provide insights into future monetary policy directions:
- 1:15 PM GMT: ECB - Lane speaks
- 4:10 PM GMT: ECB - Schnabel speaks
- 6 PM GMT: ECB - Nagel speaks
- 9:05 PM GMT: ECB - Lagarde speaks
Corporate Earnings Reports
Market participants will also be looking forward to earnings releases from:
- 9:10 PM GMT: IBM - Earnings release
- 9:30 PM GMT: Tesla - Earnings release
Market Context
As of the morning of April 22, 2026, indices on Wall Street have continued to rise, supported by positive sentiment following the extension of a ceasefire between the US and Iran. The S&P 500 has extended its gains, bolstered by buying from Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs).