As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Friday, March 28, 2025. The spotlight falls on the Core PCE Price Index, a key inflation indicator closely watched by the Federal Reserve.

Major Economic Events to Watch:

• 8:30 AM ET - Core PCE Price Index (Feb): Forecast 0.3%, Previous 0.3%. This crucial inflation measure excludes food and energy prices.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch:

• 8:30 AM ET - PCE Price Index (Feb): Forecast 2.5%, Previous 2.5%. A broader measure of inflation including all consumer spending.

• 8:30 AM ET - Personal Spending (Feb): Forecast 0.5%, Previous -0.2%. Measures changes in consumer spending patterns.

• 8:30 AM ET - Core PCE Price Index (YoY) (Feb): Forecast 2.7%, Previous 2.6%. Year-over-year change in core inflation.

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Mar): Forecast 57.9, Previous 57.9. Gauges consumer confidence in economic conditions.

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Consumer Expectations (Mar): Forecast 54.2, Previous 54.2. Measures consumer outlook on future economic conditions.

• 11:30 AM ET - Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q1): Previous -1.8%. Provides a running estimate of real GDP growth.

• 12:15 PM ET - Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Barr Speaks. May provide insights into regulatory outlook.

• 1:00 PM ET - Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR ) U.S. Rig Count: Previous 486. Indicates oil drilling industry activity.

• 1:00 PM ET - U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count: Previous 593. Overall drilling activity across all sectors.

• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC S&P 500 Speculative Positions: Previous 68.3K. Indicates market sentiment for S&P 500 futures.

• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Nasdaq 100 Speculative Positions: Previous 23.0K. Shows speculative positioning in Nasdaq 100 futures .

• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Crude Oil Speculative Positions: Previous 166.8K. Reflects speculative interest in oil futures.

• 3:45 PM ET - FOMC Member Bostic Speaks. May offer clues on monetary policy direction.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Gold Speculative Positions: Previous 257.9K. Indicates speculative interest in gold futures .

Other Economic Events to Watch:

• 8:30 AM ET - Personal Income (Feb): Forecast 0.4%, Previous 0.9%. Measures change in total consumer income.

• 8:30 AM ET - Real Personal Consumption (Feb): Previous -0.5%. Inflation-adjusted consumer spending.

• 9:00 AM ET - Dallas Fed PCE (Feb): Previous 2.50%. Regional inflation measure.

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations (Mar): Forecast 4.9%, Previous 4.9%. Consumer inflation expectations for the coming year.

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Current Conditions (Mar): Forecast 63.5, Previous 63.5. Assesses current economic situation.

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations (Mar): Forecast 3.9%, Previous 3.9%. Long-term consumer inflation expectations.

• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Speculative Positions for various commodities (Aluminium, Copper , Silver, Natural Gas, Wheat, Corn , Soybeans): Previous figures varied. Indicates speculative interest across commodity futures.

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