Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from March 10 to 14, 2025

By The Rio Times | Created at 2025-03-09 19:47:31 | Updated at 2025-03-10 04:00:24 8 hours ago

Financial markets await critical economic data releases from March 10-14, with inflation figures from Brazil and the United States commanding particular attention. Exchange rates show the Brazilian Real trading at approximately $5.80, reflecting recent market fluctuations.

Brazil kicks off the week with the General Price Index (IGP-DI) on Monday morning, measuring price increases across agricultural and industrial raw materials through to final consumer goods. The Central Bank of Brazil follows with its Focus Bulletin, presenting key market economic forecasts. Japan releases its GDP figures the same day.

Tuesday shifts attention to the US Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), revealing new job vacancies across American markets. Brazilian investors should monitor domestic industrial production numbers released simultaneously.

Wednesday brings inflation data from both countries. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics publishes the National Consumer Price Index (IPCA), tracking price variations affecting consumer living costs. The US releases its Consumer Price Index on the same day.

Key Market Events for the Week from March 10 to 14, 2025. (Photo Internet reproduction)

Brazilian services sector growth figures emerge Thursday, while US markets digest the Producer Price Index (PPI). This indicator measures inflation through average price variations received by national producers of goods and services.

The week concludes Friday with Germany’s CPI and United Kingdom’s GDP results. Brazil rounds out the calendar with its own PPI and retail sales figures. These retail metrics track products sold across stores of various sizes and types, serving as important consumer spending indicators.

Economic analysts view this week’s data as particularly significant given recent market volatility. The inflation numbers may influence central bank decisions on interest rates in coming months. Currency traders will closely monitor how these reports affect the Brazilian Real, which has shown some strength in recent sessions.

Brazilian exports remain competitive at current exchange rates, though importers face pressure from dollar-denominated costs. Economists expect these economic indicators to provide clearer signals about future market directions.