Financial markets are poised for a dynamic week from April 28 to May 2, 2025, with a mix of economic indicators from Brazil, the Eurozone, the U.S., and other global economies driving potential market movements.The week kicks off on Monday with South Africas Freedom Day holiday, limiting some market activity.
Key events include Brazils BCB Focus Market Readout, Canadas Federal Election, and the U.S.
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index.Tuesday features Japans Showa Day holiday alongside Brazils IGP-M Inflation Index, the Eurozones German Consumer Climate, and the U.S.
CB Consumer Confidence and JOLTS Job Openings.Wednesday highlights Brazils Unemployment Rate and Budget Balance, paired with the Eurozones German CPI, French GDP, and the U.S.
GDP and Core PCE Prices.Thursday sees widespread Labor Day holidays across Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, France, Spain, Brazil, and other regions, reducing data releases.
Notable events include the U.S.
Initial Jobless Claims and ISM Manufacturing PMI.Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from April 28 to May 2, 2025.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Friday focuses on Brazils S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, alongside the Eurozones CPI and Unemployment Rate, and the U.S.
Nonfarm Payrolls and Unemployment Rate.Brazils economic indicators could influence Latin American markets, while global data, particularly U.S.
employment and Eurozone inflation, may drive volatility, especially toward the weeks end.Economic Calendar for the Week from April 28 to May 2, 2025Monday, April 28, 2025South AfricaAll Day Holiday: Freedom DayBrazil07:25 AM BCB Focus Market Readout07:30 AM Current Account (USD) (Mar) (Prev: -8.76B)07:30 AM Foreign Direct Investment (USD) (Mar) (Prev: 9.30B)Canada08:00 AM Canadian Federal ElectionUnited States10:30 AM Dallas Fed Mfg Business Index (Apr) (Prev: -16.3)Eurozone09:00 AM ECBs De Guindos SpeaksTuesday, April 29, 2025JapanAll Day Holiday: Showa DayBrazil07:00 AM IGP-M Inflation Index (MoM) (Apr) (Prev: -0.34%)13:30 PM CAGED Net Payroll Jobs (Mar) (Prev: 432.00K)Eurozone02:00 AM GfK German Consumer Climate (May) (Cons: -25.6, Prev: -24.5)03:00 AM Spanish CPI (YoY) (Apr) (Cons: 2.0%, Prev: 2.3%)06:00 AM Consumer Confidence (Apr) (Cons: -16.7, Prev: -16.7)United States10:00 AM CB Consumer Confidence (Apr) (Cons: 87.4, Prev: 92.9)10:00 AM JOLTS Job Openings (Mar) (Cons: 7.480M, Prev: 7.568M)Wednesday, April 30, 2025Brazil07:30 AM Budget Balance (Mar) (Prev: -97.226B)08:00 AM Unemployment Rate (Mar) (Prev: 6.8%)Eurozone01:30 AM French GDP (QoQ) (Q1) (Cons: 0.1%, Prev: -0.1%)08:00 AM German CPI (MoM) (Apr) (Cons: 0.3%, Prev: 0.3%)05:00 AM GDP (QoQ) (Q1) (Cons: 0.2%, Prev: 0.2%)United States08:30 AM GDP (QoQ) (Q1) (Cons: 0.4%, Prev: 2.4%)08:30 AM Core PCE Prices (Q1) (Prev: 2.60%)09:45 AM Chicago PMI (Apr) (Cons: 45.9, Prev: 47.6)Thursday, May 1, 2025Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, France, Spain, OthersAll Day Holiday: Labor Day/Workers DayUnited States08:30 AM Initial Jobless Claims (Cons: 224K, Prev: 222K)10:00 AM ISM Manufacturing PMI (Apr) (Cons: 48.0, Prev: 49.0)United Kingdom04:30 AM Manufacturing PMI (Apr) (Cons: 44.0, Prev: 44.9)Friday, May 2, 2025ChinaAll Day Holiday: Labor DayBrazil09:00 AM S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Apr) (Prev: 51.8)Eurozone05:00 AM CPI (YoY) (Apr) (Cons: 2.1%, Prev: 2.2%)05:00 AM Unemployment Rate (Mar) (Cons: 6.1%, Prev: 6.1%)United States08:30 AM Nonfarm Payrolls (Apr) (Cons: 129K, Prev: 228K)08:30 AM Unemployment Rate (Apr) (Cons: 4.2%, Prev: 4.2%)10:00 AM Factory Orders (MoM) (Mar) (Cons: 4.2%, Prev: 0.6%)