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Weekly Market Preview

Week Ahead Preview:

21st of April

 

Friday, 18th of April 2025

This week, investors are closely watching the release of preliminary data for the European Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for April. In March, the index reached its highest level in several years, but it remained in contraction territory at 48.6. The preliminary reading for April is expected to edge slightly lower to 48.5, signalling continued weakness in the manufacturing sector.

In the US, attention will turn to durable goods orders data, which track changes in the value of orders for long-lasting manufactured items such as aircraft. This data will be closely analysed to assess the impact of tariffs introduced by the US administration since the start of President Trump’s second term. Expectations suggest a decline in durable goods orders, from a 0.7% increase in February to a 0.1% contraction in March.

Before the week concludes, markets will also monitor UK retail sales figures for March — a key indicator of consumer spending. Forecasts suggest a sharp slowdown, with retail sales expected to drop from 2.2% in February to 0.7% in March. A weaker-than-expected result could signal growing consumer caution in the face of rising prices or concerns about affordability, potentially easing inflationary pressures.

Economic Data Highlights (UAE time)

 

Monday, 21st of April  

  • Bank holiday in the EU, UK & US  (Easter holiday)

Tuesday, 22nd of April 

  • Fed Harker speech
  • ECB President Lagarde’s speech
  • Fed Kashkari speech

Wednesday, 23rd of April 

  • EUR- Manufacturing and Services PMI (Flash- April )
  • GBP- Manufacturing and Services PMI (Flash- April )
  • USD- Manufacturing and Services PMI (Flash- April )
  • USD- New home sales (Mar)
  • US Oil Inventories
  • BoE Governor Bailey’s speech

Thursday, 24th of April 

  • USD- Durable Goods Orders (Mar)

Friday, 25th of April

  • GBP- Retail Sales (Mar)
  • CAD- Retail Sales (Feb)
  • Michigan Consumer Sentiment (April)

 

 

 


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