As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The focus will be on trade-related figures, including the trade balance, exports, and imports, which will provide insights into the current state of U.S. international commerce.
Major Economic Events to Watch
Other Important Economic Events to Watch
• 8:30 AM ET: Trade Balance (Apr) - Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. Forecast: -$124.70B, Previous: -$122.70B
• 8:30 AM ET: Exports (Apr) - Total U.S. dollar amount of merchandise exports. Previous: $278.50B
• 8:30 AM ET: Imports (Apr) - Measures goods and services brought into the U.S. from other countries. Previous: $401.10B
• 12:00 PM ET: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook - Provides forecasts and analysis for energy markets
• 1:00 PM ET: 10-Year Note Auction - Yield on 10-year Treasury Notes. Previous: 4.435%
• 1:00 PM ET: Atlanta Fed GDPNow - Running estimate of real GDP growth. Forecast: 1.1%, Previous: 1.1%
• 4:30 PM ET: API Weekly Crude Stock - Reports inventory levels of U.S. crude oil, gasoline, and distillates. Forecast: 0.700M, Previous: 3.760M
Other Economic Events to Watch
• 8:55 AM ET: Redbook (YoY) - Sales-weighted measure of year-over-year same-store sales growth. Previous: 6.1%
• 10:10 AM ET: IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism (May) - Rates the relative level of economic conditions. Forecast: 50.2, Previous: 49.1
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