The Central Bank of Brazils Focus Bulletin kicks off a high-stakes week for global markets, with inflation figures from Brazil and the U.S.
poised to shape monetary policy debates.
Analysts await Brazils IPCA index and Americas CPI data alongside retail sales metrics and GDP reports from Europe, creating a packed agenda from February 1014.Monday opens with Brazils Focus Bulletin at 8:25 AM local time, outlining market expectations for inflation, growth, and interest rates.
China follows at 4:00 AM GMT with fresh lending data, signaling credit demand in the worlds second-largest economy.Tuesday delivers Brazils official February inflation snapshot via the IPCA index at 9:00 AM.
Economists project a 0.34% monthly rise, reflecting persistent food and fuel pressures.
Japan pauses for National Foundation Day, granting Asian markets temporary respite.Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from February 10 to to 14, 2025.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Wednesday shifts focus to Brazils service sector growth and foreign exchange flows at 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM respectively.
The U.S.
CPI release at 10:30 AM GMT will dominate headlines, with forecasts suggesting a 0.3% monthly increase as housing costs linger.Thursday sees the UKs GDP and trade balance figures at 4:00 AM GMT, testing recession recovery claims.
Germanys CPI and Brazils retail sales data follow, while U.S.
markets digest producer prices and unemployment claims at 10:30 AM.Friday closes with Eurozone GDP revisions at 7:00 AM GMT and U.S.
retail sales figures at 10:30 AM.
Analysts warn weak consumer spending could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts despite cooling inflation.This weeks data deluge arrives as Brazils central bank weighs stagflation risks and the Fed eyes stubborn service-sector price growth.
Market volatility is expected, particularly during overlapping U.S.
and Brazilian releases.
Traders will scrutinize retail trends for clues on consumer resilience amid tight credit conditions globally.Economic Calendar for the Week of February 10 to 14, 2025Monday, February 10Brasil: 08:25 AM Focus BulletinChina: 04:00 AM New LoansTuesday, February 11Brasil: 09:00 AM IPCAJapan: National Foundation Day HolidayWednesday, February 12Brasil: 09:00 AM Service Sector GrowthBrasil: 02:30 PM Foreign Exchange FlowUnited States: 10:30 AM CPIThursday, February 13Brasil: 09:00 AM Retail SalesUnited Kingdom: 04:00 AM GDPUnited Kingdom: 04:00 AM Trade BalanceGermany: 04:00 AM CPIUnited States: 10:30 AM PPIUnited States: 10:30 AM Initial Jobless ClaimsFriday, February 14Brasil: No dataEurozone: 07:00 AM GDPUnited States: 10:30 AM Retail Sales