Publication date: August 22, 2025

The week ahead: Inflation rate US

In Money Care's weekend report, we present the overview of the (macro-economic) events that could cause movement in stock markets.

Review of last week:

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the EU came in line with expectations at 2%, the European Central Bank's target level. Equity markets in Europe reacted slightly positively to this.

In the United States, the purchasing managers' index (PMI) for both services and manufacturing sectors came in higher than expected. Sales of existing homes in July also increased more than anticipated. These figures point to stronger than expected economic growth, but at the same time sparked inflation concerns. As a result, U.S. equity markets reacted slightly negatively.

In the EU, the economic contraction in Germany was particularly striking. While GDP still grew by 0.3% in the first quarter, last quarter showed a decline of 0.3%. As a result, the decline in the EU's largest economy was stronger than expected, leading to a slightly negative reaction on European stock markets.

Upcoming week:

In the coming week, the release of the US Basic Price Index for Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) is the most important macroeconomic figure. The PCE measures the change in the cost of goods and services purchased by consumers. Food and energy are excluded.

It is an important way to measure changes in buying behavior and especially inflation in the US. The monthly and annualized PCE will be released Friday at 2:30 p.m.

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Here with the most important macro-economic data for the coming week. The data may cause additional movement in financial markets.

Monday, August 25, 2025:

• 16.00 New home sales July
  
  

Tuesday, August 26, 2025:

• 16.00 Consumer confidence August
  
  

Wednesday, August 27, 2025:

No important macroeconomic dates

Thursday, August 28, 2025:

United States:

• 14.30 Gross Domestic Product Q2
  
  

Friday, August 29, 2025:

United States:

• 14.30 Core PCE Price Index July

EU:

• 14.00 German CPI August

Please note that dates and times of these events may change. For the most up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult the official communication channels of the relevant organizations and authorities.

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