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Economic Calendar (07Jul25)

Economic Outlook (from Grok)

1. Energy Market:

    

   The prior crude oil inventory build (3.845M) suggests an oversupply. If this trend persists, oil prices may soften, potentially easing inflationary pressures. A reversal to a drawdown could tighten supply and support higher prices.

2. Monetary Policy:

    

   The FOMC Meeting Minutes will be a key focus. Any indication of a hawkish stance (e.g., plans for rate hikes) could strengthen the U.S. dollar and pressure equities, while a dovish tone (e.g., rate cuts) might boost risk assets. Markets will scrutinise the Fed’s view on inflation and labour market strength.

3. Bond Market:

    

   The 10-year and 30-year Note Auctions will reflect investor demand. Higher yields (above 4.421% and 4.844%) could signal inflation concerns or growth expectations, impacting bond prices and long-term borrowing costs.

Market Implications

• Equities: A dovish FOMC Minutes could lift stocks by reducing rate hike fears, while a hawkish tone or rising oil inventories might weigh on sentiment. Stable jobless claims should provide a neutral backdrop.

• Bonds: Higher auction yields or hawkish FOMC Minutes could push Treasury yields up, pressuring bond prices. A softer oil inventory build might support lower yields.

• Commodities: Oil price movements will hinge on inventory data, with builds potentially capping gains and drawdowns driving prices higher.

The outlook for the week is cautiously balanced, with the FOMC Minutes as the central event. Stable labour market data (235K claims) and potential oil inventory builds suggest controlled inflation, but any hawkish Fed signals could introduce volatility. Bond auctions will offer additional clues on market sentiment.

Notable Highlights

• Initial jobless claims will be announced. Initial Jobless Claims at 235K suggest a stable labour market. A rise above this level could hint at weakening conditions, potentially influencing Fed policy expectations, while a drop might reinforce labour market resilience. This weekly report tracks the number of new unemployment claims, serving as a leading indicator of labour market health. The Federal Reserve uses this as one of the key macro data references as it balances inflation and employment in the economy.

• Crude Oil Inventories can be seen as forward indicators of market demand and consumption. This event tracks the weekly change in U.S. crude oil inventories, a key indicator of oil supply and demand that can impact oil prices and energy markets. If the trend of excess inventories continues, demand erosion can lead to reduced production & weakened consumer spending.

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