Critical economic reports affecting trade and investment
The most important economic reports for this week for traders and investors include:
- May 10: Consumer Price Index (CPI) – measuring the impact of the FOMC’s inflation strategy on forex, trading, and investing.
- May 11: Producer Price Index (PPI) – More insights into inflation trends affecting various markets
- May 10: Petroleum Environmental Impact Assessment Report – Potential volatility in crude oil, gasoline and natural gas markets
- May 11: Natural Gas Environmental Impact Assessment Report – Additional data on natural gas market movements
- May 12: USDA Supply and Demand Report – Impacts on the Corn, Wheat, Soybean and Cotton Markets
Key events affecting the market for traders and investors
Market action letters for traders and investors
Traders and investors should watch for these prominent letters:
- May 9: Speech by New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams
- May 12: Speech by St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard
Market calendar highlights
Stay up to date with important economic reports and events for this week for trading and investing:
- May 8: Wholesale Inventories, Export Checks, US Crop Progress
- May 9: NFIB Small Business Optimism, API Weekly Oil Stocks
- May 10: MBA Mortgage Applications, Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Projections, Treasury Statement
- May 11: Export Sales, Unemployment Claims, Federal Balance Sheet
- May 12: Import and Export Prices, Consumer Confidence, Crop Production, Baker Hughes Equipment Count
Stay ahead of the world of trading and investing with this comprehensive look at this week’s major events and economic reports. For news, real-time analysis, opinions and forecasts essential for traders and investors in various markets, visit ForexLive.com.