Economic Calendar Summary - April 28, 2026

Overview

The economic calendar for April 28, 2026, is relatively light, but it features significant data releases from the U.S. that could provide insights into consumer sentiment and economic conditions. The focus is on the U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence report, which is expected to shed light on the current state of consumer confidence amidst recent weak sentiment readings.

Key Economic Events

• 9 AM GMT: Eurozone, ECB Lending Survey
• 1:15 PM GMT: U.S., ADP (weekly change in private sector employment), previous: 54.75k
• 2 PM GMT: U.S., House Price Index m/m, expected: 0.1% vs 0.1% previously
• 3 PM GMT: U.S., Conference Board Consumer Confidence, expected: 89 vs 91.8 previously
• 3 PM GMT: U.S., Richmond Fed Index, expected: 1 vs 0 previously
• 9:30 PM GMT: U.S., API Crude Oil Inventories Change

Market Context

Recent consumer sentiment readings in the U.S. have been notably weak, with the University of Michigan indices falling to record lows. This raises the question of whether the upcoming Conference Board survey will confirm this trend. The market is also reacting to various pressures, including rising oil prices, which have impacted gold prices, causing a drop of 1.5% in the precious metals market.

Corporate Earnings Reports

Several major U.S. companies are set to report their earnings today, including:

• General Motors, Coca-Cola, UPS – before the U.S. session
• Visa, Starbucks – after the U.S. session

Central Bank Speakers

Key speeches from central bank officials are scheduled, including:

• 11:45 AM GMT: Bank of England, Andrew Bailey
• 5:30 PM GMT: European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde

Market Reactions

As of the latest updates, European banks are under pressure, and oil prices have surged above $100. Additionally, concerns regarding OpenAI have led to a sell-off in U.S. tech stocks, while BP has shown resilience amid the crisis.