As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets on Friday, April 18, 2025, a series of crucial economic data releases and a key Federal Reserve speech are expected to sway market dynamics. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will release its weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) reports, offering insights into speculative positions across various markets. Additionally, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly is scheduled to speak, potentially providing clues about future monetary policy directions.
Major Economic Events to Watch
Other Important Economic Events to Watch
• 11:00 AM ET - FOMC Member Daly Speaks: Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly’s public engagement may offer subtle hints about future monetary policy.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC S&P 500 speculative positions (Previous:-28.7K): Weekly report on speculative positions in S&P 500 futures.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative positions (Previous:24.3K): Data on speculative positions in Nasdaq 100 futures .
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Gold speculative positions (Previous:200.7K): Report on speculative positions in gold futures markets.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Crude Oil speculative positions (Previous:139.6K): Information on speculative positions in crude oil futures.
Other Economic Events to Watch
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Aluminium speculative net positions (Previous:1.5K): Data on speculative positions in aluminum futures.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Copper speculative positions (Previous:24.2K): Report on speculative positions in copper futures markets.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Silver speculative positions (Previous:46.5K): Information on speculative positions in silver futures .
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Natural Gas speculative positions (Previous:-109.2K): Data on speculative positions in natural gas futures .
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Wheat speculative positions (Previous:-91.9K): Report on speculative positions in wheat futures markets.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Corn speculative positions (Previous:172.9K): Information on speculative positions in corn futures.
• 3:30 PM ET - CFTC Soybeans speculative positions (Previous:-16.8K): Data on speculative positions in soybean futures.
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