Friday 10 April 2026
High-Impact Economic Calendar – 13–17 April 2026
All times are in GMTAll events listed are HIGH IMPACT for markets
Week Overview
This week was driven by a broad mix of inflation data, employment figures, and global growth indicators, with strong participation from the U.S., China, and Australia.Markets focused on:
- Inflation pressure signals (U.S. PPI, Japan CPI)
- Labour market strength (Australia jobs)
- Global growth momentum (China GDP & trade data)
️ Monday, 13 April 2026
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Canada | Building Permits MoM (Feb) | 1.5% | 4.8% | High |
| 14:00 | United States | Existing Home Sales (Mar) | 4.01M | 4.09M | High |
| 14:00 | United States | Existing Home Sales MoM (Mar) | -2.0% | 1.7% | High |
️ Tuesday, 14 April 2026
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30 | Australia | Westpac Consumer Confidence (Apr) | -1.8% | 1.2% | High |
| 01:30 | Australia | NAB Business Confidence (Mar) | -6 | -1 | High |
| 03:00 | China | Exports YoY (Mar) | — | 21.8% | High |
| 03:00 | China | Imports YoY (Mar) | — | 19.8% | High |
| 03:00 | China | Balance of Trade (Mar) | $105B | $213.6B | High |
| 12:30 | United States | PPI MoM (Mar) | 1.3% | 0.7% | High |
| 12:30 | United States | PPI YoY (Mar) | 4.1% | 3.4% | High |
| 23:50 | Japan | Machinery Orders YoY | 15% | 13.7% | High |
| 23:50 | Japan | Machinery Orders MoM | 7% | -5.5% | High |
️ Wednesday, 15 April 2026
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Euro Area | Industrial Production MoM (Feb) | 0.8% | -1.5% | High |
| 12:30 | United States | NY Empire State Index (Apr) | -3.1 | -0.2 | High |
️ Thursday, 16 April 2026
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:30 | Australia | Employment Change (Mar) | 34.2K | 48.9K | High |
| 01:30 | Australia | Full-Time Employment Change (Mar) | 20K | -30.5K | High |
| 01:30 | Australia | Unemployment Rate (Mar) | 4.2% | 4.3% | High |
| 02:00 | China | GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Q1) | 1.6% | 1.2% | High |
| 02:00 | China | GDP Growth Rate YoY (Q1) | 5.2% | 4.5% | High |
| 02:00 | China | Industrial Production YoY (Mar) | 5.4% | 6.3% | High |
| 02:00 | China | Unemployment Rate (Mar) | 5.2% | 5.3% | High |
| 06:00 | United Kingdom | Industrial Production MoM (Feb) | 0.2% | -0.1% | High |
| 06:00 | United Kingdom | GDP MoM (Feb) | 0.1% | 0.0% | High |
| 06:00 | United Kingdom | Balance of Trade (Feb) | -£3.6B | £3.922B | High |
| 12:30 | United States | Philadelphia Fed Index (Apr) | 17 | 18.1 | High |
| 12:30 | United States | Initial Jobless Claims | 216K | 219K | High |
| 13:15 | United States | Industrial Production MoM (Mar) | 0.5% | 0.2% | High |
️ Friday, 17 April 2026
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Euro Area | Balance of Trade (Feb) | €9.8B | -€1.9B | High |
Weekly Conclusion
This week is expected to be driven by a combination of inflation data, labour market releases, and global growth indicators, with key focus on the U.S., China, and Australia.Early in the week, China’s trade data and GDP figures are likely to set the tone for global risk sentiment, particularly influencing commodities and Asia-session flows. Mid-week, attention will shift to the U.S. PPI data, which will provide important signals on inflation pressures and could shape expectations around monetary policy.
Later in the week, Australia’s employment data and U.S. manufacturing indicators are expected to add further volatility, while Japan’s inflation readings may drive positioning adjustments into the weekly close.
Overall, markets are likely to experience rotating volatility across Asia, Europe, and U.S. sessions, offering multiple trading opportunities throughout the week.
- Below is an overview of the PPI and Federal Reserve interest rate decision releases, along with a chart illustrating their impact on the XAU/USD pair. The price action reflects the market reaction on 18 March 2026, based on a 5-minute candlestick timeframe.
U.S. wholesale inflation surged in February, with headline PPI rising 0.7% month-on-month and 3.4% annually—well above expectations—while core PPI increased 0.5% MoM and 3.9% YoY, reinforcing broad-based price pressures across both services and goods. The stronger-than-expected data reduced expectations for near-term rate cuts, strengthening the view that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer, particularly as geopolitical tensions continue to push up energy costs and disrupt supply chains. At the same time, the Fed held rates steady at 3.5%–3.75%, maintaining a cautious stance while still projecting gradual rate cuts in 2026 and 2027 as it balances inflation risks against a softening labor market and slowing demand. Although policymakers see current inflation pressures as potentially temporary, elevated uncertainty—especially around geopolitics and energy—has left markets increasingly driven by external factors rather than clear monetary policy direction.
Potential Profit Study:
An entry on XAU/USD at 4901.61 with 1 standard lot would require approximately $980.32 in margin at 1:500 leverage, while at 1:2000 leverage, the margin requirement would decrease to around $245.08.The move from 4901.61 to the daily low of 4804.65 totaled 96.96 points, translating to a potential profit of approximately $9,696 on a standard lot position.
